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| ridership = | | ridership = | ||
| start = {{stnlnk|Ballia}} (BUI) | | start = {{stnlnk|Ballia}} (BUI) | ||
| stops = | | stops = 8 | ||
| end = {{stnlnk|Anand Vihar Terminal}} (ANVT) | | end = {{stnlnk|Anand Vihar Terminal}} (ANVT) | ||
| distance = {{convert|886|km|0|abbr=on}} | | distance = {{convert|886|km|0|abbr=on}} | ||
| journeytime = 14h | | journeytime = 14h 15m | ||
| frequency = Weekly {{efn|Runs one day in a week for every direction.}} | | frequency = Weekly {{efn|Runs one day in a week for every direction.}} | ||
| class = AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper | | class = AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved | ||
| seating = No | | seating = No | ||
| sleeping = Yes | | sleeping = Yes | ||
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| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm|al=on|allk=on}} | | gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm|al=on|allk=on}} | ||
| electrification = | | electrification = | ||
| trainnumber = 22427 DN/22428 UP | | trainnumber = 22427/04049 DN/22428/04050 UP | ||
| speed = {{convert| | | speed = {{convert|62|km/h|0|abbr=on}}, including halts | ||
| map = | | map = | ||
| map_state = | | map_state = | ||
}} | }} | ||
The '''Bhrigu Superfast Express''' is a [[Superfast Express trains in India|Superfast]] train belonging to [[Northern Railway zone]] that runs between {{stnlnk|Ballia}} and {{stnlnk|Anand Vihar Terminal}} in India. It is currently being operated with 22427/22428 | The '''Bhrigu Superfast Express''' is a [[Superfast Express trains in India|Superfast]] train belonging to [[Northern Railway zone|Northern Railway Zone]] that runs between {{stnlnk|Ballia}} and {{stnlnk|Anand Vihar Terminal}} in India. It is currently being operated with 22427/22428 Train numbers on a weekly basis.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pib.nic.in/newsite/erelease.aspx?relid=156044 |title=Year End Review 2016 |website=pib.nic.in}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Dhirendra |title=हिंदी खबर, Latest News in Hindi, हिंदी समाचार, ताजा खबर |url=https://www.patrika.com/new-delhi-news/indian-railways-names-trains-after-personalities-to-woo-voters-in-up-elections-1441084/ |access-date=26 January 2021 |work=Patrika News |language=hindi}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=धनतेरस को बलिया से नयी सुरफास्ट ट्रेन की सौगात |url=https://www.livehindustan.com/news/varanasi/article1-Ballia-Dhanteras-gift-of-new-security-Fast-Train-581707.html |access-date=26 January 2021 |work=Hindustan |date=25 October 2016 |language=hindi}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://epaper.jagran.com/mdetail/31-jul-2017-edition-Varanasi-City-page_4-32067-5192-45.html |title=Workers of Purva Rashtra Movement reached the railway track on Sunday demanding the formation of Purvanchal state |access-date=6 August 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170806140616/http://epaper.jagran.com/mdetail/31-jul-2017-edition-Varanasi-City-page_4-32067-5192-45.html |archive-date=6 August 2017 |url-status=dead }}</ref> | ||
The train is named after [[Bhrigu]] who was one of the seven great sages, the [[Saptarishi]], one of the many [[Prajapatis]] created by [[Brahma]].<ref>{{cite news | url=https://aajtak.intoday.in/story/bhrigu-express-name-changed-now-it-is-nirbhaya-express-1-894679.html | trans-title=Bhrigu Express name changed now it is Nirbhaya Express | title=यूपी की राजनीति आई आड़े, भृगु नहीं निर्भया एक्सप्रेस कहिए जनाब | date=28 October 2016 | accessdate=24 January 2019 }}</ref> | The train is named after [[Bhrigu]] who was one of the seven great sages, the [[Saptarishi]], one of the many [[Prajapatis]] created by [[Brahma]].<ref>{{cite news | url=https://aajtak.intoday.in/story/bhrigu-express-name-changed-now-it-is-nirbhaya-express-1-894679.html | trans-title=Bhrigu Express name changed now it is Nirbhaya Express | title=यूपी की राजनीति आई आड़े, भृगु नहीं निर्भया एक्सप्रेस कहिए जनाब | date=28 October 2016 | accessdate=24 January 2019 }}</ref> | ||
== Service== | == Service== | ||
The 22427/Bhrigu Superfast Express has an average speed of | The 22427/04049 Bhrigu Superfast Express has an average speed of 62 km/hr and covers 886 km in 14h 15m. The 22428/04050 Bhrigu Superfast Express has an average speed of 63 km/hr and covers 886 km in 14h 10m.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Ballia RailFan - YouTube|url=https://www.youtube.com/balliarailfan|access-date=2021-09-01|website=www.youtube.com}}</ref> | ||
== Route and halts == | == Route and halts == | ||
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* {{stnlnk|Kanpur Central}} | * {{stnlnk|Kanpur Central}} | ||
* {{stnlnk|Aligarh Junction}} | * {{stnlnk|Aligarh Junction}} | ||
* {{stnlnk|Anand Vihar Terminal}} | * {{stnlnk|Anand Vihar Terminal}} | ||
==Coach composition== | ==Coach composition== | ||
The train has [[LHB coaches|LHB rakes]] with max speed of | The train has [[LHB coaches|LHB rakes]] with max speed of 130 kmph. The train consists of 21 coaches: | ||
* 1 AC II Tier | * 1 AC II Tier | ||
* | * 4 AC III Tier | ||
* | * 9 Sleeper coaches | ||
* | * 5 General Unreserved | ||
* | * 1 Sitting Cum Liggage Car | ||
* 1 Generator Power Car | |||
== Traction== | == Traction== | ||
It is hauled by a [[Diesel Loco Shed, Tughlakabad| | It is hauled by a [[Diesel Loco Shed, Tughlakabad|Ghaziabad]] based [[WDP-4B|WAP-7]] locomotive from [[Ballia railway station|Ballia]] to [[Delhi|Anand Vihar Terminal]] and vice versa. | ||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
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* [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/53428 22428/Bhrigu Superfast Express] | * [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/53428 22428/Bhrigu Superfast Express] | ||
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{{Railways in Northern India}} | {{Railways in Northern India}} | ||