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{{Infobox rail service | {{Infobox rail service | ||
| name = | | name = Ajmer–Bandra Terminus Express | ||
| image= File:AII-BDTS Exp.jpg | | image= File:AII-BDTS Exp.jpg | ||
| image_size = 300px | | image_size = 300px | ||
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| operator = [[North Western Railway zone|North Western Railways]] | | operator = [[North Western Railway zone|North Western Railways]] | ||
| ridership = | | ridership = | ||
| start = | | start = {{stnlnk|Ajmer Junction}} (AII) | ||
| stops = 17 | | stops = 17 | ||
| end = [[Bandra Terminus]] | | end = [[Bandra Terminus]] (BDTS) | ||
| distance = {{convert|1018|km|0|abbr=on}} | | distance = {{convert|1018|km|0|abbr=on}} | ||
| journeytime = 17 hours 50 minutes | | journeytime = 17 hours 50 minutes | ||
| frequency = 3 days a week. | | frequency = 3 days a week. | ||
| class = AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper | | class = AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved | ||
| seating = Yes | | seating = Yes | ||
| sleeping = Yes | | sleeping = Yes | ||
| autorack = | | autorack = | ||
| catering = On-board | | catering = On-board catering, <br> E-catering | ||
| observation = Large windows | | observation = Large windows | ||
| entertainment = | | entertainment = | ||
| baggage = | | baggage = | ||
| otherfacilities = Below the seats | | otherfacilities = Below the seats | ||
| stock = [[LHB | | stock = [[LHB coaches]] | ||
| gauge = {{ | | gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm|allk=on}} | ||
| el = | | el = | ||
| trainnumber = 22995 / 22996 | | trainnumber = 22995 / 22996 | ||
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The 22995 / 22996 ''' | The 22995 / 22996 '''Ajmer–Bandra Terminus Express''' is a [[Superfast Express trains in India|Superfast Express]] train belonging to [[Indian Railways]] – [[North Western Railway zone]] that runs between [[Ajmer|Ajmer Junction]] and [[Bandra Terminus]] in India. | ||
It operates as train number 22996 from | It operates as train number 22996 from Ajmer Junction to Bandra Terminus and as train number 22995 in the reverse direction, serving the state of [[Rajasthan]], [[Madhya Pradesh]], [[Gujarat]] & [[Maharashtra]]. | ||
==Coaches== | ==Coaches== | ||
The 22996 / 22995 | The 22996 / 22995 Ajmer–Bandra Terminus Express presently has 1 AC 2 tier, 4 AC 3 tier, 10 Sleeper class, 5 General Unreserved & 2 EOG (Seating cum Luggage Rake) coaches. It does not have a [[pantry car]]. | ||
As is customary with most train services in India, | As is customary with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand. | ||
==Service== | ==Service== | ||
The 22996 | The 22996 Ajmer–Bandra TerminusExpress covers the distance of 1017 kilometres in 18 hours 00 mins (56.50 km/hr) & in 17 hours 50 mins as 22995 Bandra Terminus–Ajmer Express (57.03 km/hr). | ||
As the average speed of the train is above 55 km/hr, as per | As the average speed of the train is above 55 km/hr, as per Indian Railways rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge. | ||
[[File:Ajmer Bandra Terminus Express coach.jpg|thumb| | [[File:Ajmer Bandra Terminus Express coach.jpg|thumb|Ajmer–Bandra Terminus Express coach]] | ||
==Routeing== | ==Routeing== | ||
The 22995/22996 | The 22995/22996 Ajmer–Bandra Terminus Express runs from Ajmer Junction via {{stnlnk|Bhilwara}}, | ||
{{stnlnk|Chittaurgarh Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Neemuch}}, {{stnlnk|Mandsaur}}, {{stnlnk|Ratlam Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Dahod}}, {{stnlnk|Godhra Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Vadodara Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Bharuch Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Surat}}, {{stnlnk|Valsad}}, {{stnlnk|Vapi}}, {{stnlnk|Borivali}} to Bandra Terminus. | |||
The slip coaches of the 12995 / 12996 [[Bandra | The slip coaches of the 12995 / 12996 [[Bandra Terminus–Udaipur Express]] are attached / detached at {{stnlnk|Chittaurgarh Junction}}. | ||
==Traction== | ==Traction== | ||
As the route is now fully electrified, it is hauled by a [[Electric Loco Shed, Vadodara|Vadodara]] based [[WAP 7]] | As the route is now fully electrified, it is hauled by a [[Electric Loco Shed, Vadodara|Vadodara]]-based [[WAP-7]] (HOG)-equipped locomotive on its entire journey. | ||
==Timings== | ==Timings== | ||
* 22996 | * 22996 Ajmer–Bandra TerminusExpress leaves Ajmer Junction every Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday at 20:30 hrs IST and reaches Bandra Terminus at 14:20 hrs IST the next day. | ||
* 22995 Bandra Terminus–Ajmer Express leaves Bandra Terminus every Wednesday, Friday & Sunday at 15:45 hrs IST and reaches Ajmer Junction at 09:45 hrs IST the next day. | |||
* 22995 | |||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
*{{cite web|url=http://www.indianrail.gov.in |title=Welcome to Indian Railway Passenger reservation Enquiry |publisher=indianrail.gov.in |accessdate=2014-04-05 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140408180437/http://www.indianrail.gov.in/ |archivedate= 8 April 2014 }} | *{{cite web|url=http://www.indianrail.gov.in |title=Welcome to Indian Railway Passenger reservation Enquiry |publisher=indianrail.gov.in |accessdate=2014-04-05 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140408180437/http://www.indianrail.gov.in/ |archivedate= 8 April 2014 }} | ||
*{{cite web|url=http://www.irctc.co.in|title=IRCTC Online Passenger Reservation System|publisher= | *{{cite web|url=http://www.irctc.co.in|title=IRCTC Online Passenger Reservation System|publisher=ICRTC|accessdate=2014-04-05|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070303131207/http://www.irctc.co.in/|archive-date=3 March 2007|url-status=dead|df=dmy-all}} | ||
*{{cite web|url=http://www.irfca.org|title=[IRFCA] Welcome to IRFCA.org, the home of IRFCA on the internet.|publisher= | *{{cite web|url=http://www.irfca.org|title=[IRFCA] Welcome to IRFCA.org, the home of IRFCA on the internet.|publisher=IRFCA|accessdate=2014-04-05}} | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
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{{Railways in Western India}} | {{Railways in Western India}} | ||
{{DEFAULTSORT:Ajmer-Bandra Terminus Express}} | |||
[[Category:Express trains in India]] | [[Category:Express trains in India]] | ||
[[Category:Rail transport in Maharashtra]] | [[Category:Rail transport in Maharashtra]] | ||
Latest revision as of 14:37, 24 July 2021
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| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Superfast Express |
| Locale | Maharashtra, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh & Rajasthan |
| Current operator(s) | North Western Railways |
| Route | |
| Start | Ajmer Junction (AII) |
| Stops | 17 |
| End | Bandra Terminus (BDTS) |
| Distance travelled | 1,018 km (633 mi) |
| Average journey time | 17 hours 50 minutes |
| Service frequency | 3 days a week. |
| Train number(s) | 22995 / 22996 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | On-board catering, E-catering |
| Observation facilities | Large windows |
| Other facilities | Below the seats |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | LHB coaches |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 57 km/h (35 mph) average including halts |
The 22995 / 22996 Ajmer–Bandra Terminus Express is a Superfast Express train belonging to Indian Railways – North Western Railway zone that runs between Ajmer Junction and Bandra Terminus in India.
It operates as train number 22996 from Ajmer Junction to Bandra Terminus and as train number 22995 in the reverse direction, serving the state of Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat & Maharashtra.
Coaches[edit]
The 22996 / 22995 Ajmer–Bandra Terminus Express presently has 1 AC 2 tier, 4 AC 3 tier, 10 Sleeper class, 5 General Unreserved & 2 EOG (Seating cum Luggage Rake) coaches. It does not have a pantry car.
As is customary with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.
Service[edit]
The 22996 Ajmer–Bandra TerminusExpress covers the distance of 1017 kilometres in 18 hours 00 mins (56.50 km/hr) & in 17 hours 50 mins as 22995 Bandra Terminus–Ajmer Express (57.03 km/hr).
As the average speed of the train is above 55 km/hr, as per Indian Railways rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.
Routeing[edit]
The 22995/22996 Ajmer–Bandra Terminus Express runs from Ajmer Junction via Bhilwara, Chittaurgarh Junction, Neemuch, Mandsaur, Ratlam Junction, Dahod, Godhra Junction, Vadodara Junction, Bharuch Junction, Surat, Valsad, Vapi, Borivali to Bandra Terminus.
The slip coaches of the 12995 / 12996 Bandra Terminus–Udaipur Express are attached / detached at Chittaurgarh Junction.
Traction[edit]
As the route is now fully electrified, it is hauled by a Vadodara-based WAP-7 (HOG)-equipped locomotive on its entire journey.
Timings[edit]
- 22996 Ajmer–Bandra TerminusExpress leaves Ajmer Junction every Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday at 20:30 hrs IST and reaches Bandra Terminus at 14:20 hrs IST the next day.
- 22995 Bandra Terminus–Ajmer Express leaves Bandra Terminus every Wednesday, Friday & Sunday at 15:45 hrs IST and reaches Ajmer Junction at 09:45 hrs IST the next day.
External links[edit]
- "Welcome to Indian Railway Passenger reservation Enquiry". indianrail.gov.in. Archived from the original on 8 April 2014. Retrieved 5 April 2014.
- "IRCTC Online Passenger Reservation System". ICRTC. Archived from the original on 3 March 2007. Retrieved 5 April 2014.
- "[IRFCA] Welcome to IRFCA.org, the home of IRFCA on the internet". IRFCA. Retrieved 5 April 2014.
References[edit]
- "Western Railway". wr.indianrailways.gov.in. Retrieved 19 April 2014.
- "Rail Road Air-Indian Railways: stoppage to 12995/12996 Bandra(T)-Ajmer-Udaipur Express Train at Godhra". railroadair.blogspot.in. Archived from the original on 15 April 2014. Retrieved 19 April 2014.
- "WR ATTACHES EXTRA COACH IN BANDRA (T)- AJMER EXPRESS |Passenger Railway Reservation Status for Express Trains". Archived from the original on 15 April 2014. Retrieved 19 April 2014.
- "Train news - Festival Special, Summer Special, Winter Special, New Trains and Train Time Tables: North Western Railway URS Special Express Trains 2013". online-train-information.blogspot.in. Archived from the original on 15 April 2014. Retrieved 19 April 2014.