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{{Use Indian English|date=January 2016}}
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{{Infobox rail service
{{Infobox rail service
| name = Bandra (T) - Bhuj AC Superfast Express
| name = Bandra (T)–Bhuj AC Superfast Express
| image= 22903 Bandra Bhuj AC Superfast Express.jpg
| image= 22903 Bandra Bhuj AC Superfast Express.jpg
| type = [[Superfast Express trains in India|Superfast Express]]
| type = [[Superfast Express trains in India|Superfast Express]]
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| first = {{start date and age|df=yes|2013|04|18}}
| first = {{start date and age|df=yes|2013|04|18}}
| last =
| last =
| operator = [[Western Railway Zone|Western Railway]]
| operator = [[Western Railway zone|Western Railway]]
| ridership =  
| ridership =  
| start = [[Bandra Terminus]] ('''BDTS''')
| start = [[Bandra Terminus]] (BDTS)
| stops = 7
| stops = 7
| end = [[Bhuj railway station|Bhuj]] ('''BHUJ''')
| end = {{stnlnk|Bhuj}} (BHUJ)
| distance = {{convert|839|km|0|abbr=on}}
| distance = {{convert|839|km|0|abbr=on}}
| journeytime = 13 hours 20 minutes  
| journeytime = 13 hours 20 minutes  
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| sleeping = Yes
| sleeping = Yes
| autorack =
| autorack =
| catering = No Pantry Car
| catering = No [[pantry car]]
| observation = Old [[Rajdhani Express]] [[ICF Coaches|ICF Rake]]  
| observation = Old [[Rajdhani Express]] [[ICF coaches|ICF rake]]  
| entertainment =  
| entertainment =  
| baggage =  
| baggage =  
| other facilities=
| other facilities=
| stock =  
| stock =  
| gauge = {{RailGauge|1676mm|allk=on}}
| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm|allk=on}}
| el =  
| el =  
| trainnumber = 22903 / 22904
| trainnumber = 22903 / 22904
| speed = {{convert|120|km/h|0|abbr=on}} maximum <br/>{{convert|61.77|km/h|0|abbr=on}}, excluding halts
| speed = {{convert|120|km/h|0|abbr=on}} maximum <br/>{{convert|61.77|km/h|0|abbr=on}}, excluding halts
| map = [[File:Kutch Express and Sayaji Nagari Express (Bhuj - Mumbai) Route map.jpg|300px|(Bhuj - Mumbai) Route map]]
| map = [[File:Kutch Express and Sayaji Nagari Express (Bhuj - Mumbai) Route map.jpg|300px|(Bhuj–Mumbai) route map]]
| map_state =
| map_state =
}}
}}


The 22903/22904 '''Bandra (T) - Bhuj AC Superfast Express(Ashapura Express)''' is a [[Superfast Express trains in India|Superfast express]] train belonging to [[Indian Railways]] that runs between [[Bandra Terminus]] and [[Bhuj railway station|Bhuj]]. It is a 3 times a week service. It operates as train number 22903 from [[Bandra Terminus]] to [[Bhuj railway station|Bhuj]] and as train number 22904 in the reverse direction.
The 22903/22904 '''Bandra (T)–Bhuj AC Superfast Express (Ashapura Express)''' is a [[Superfast Express trains in India|Superfast Express]] train belonging to [[Indian Railways]] that runs between [[Bandra Terminus]] and {{stnlnk|Bhuj}}. It is a 3 times a week service. It operates as train number 22903 from Bandra Terminus to Bhuj and as train number 22904 in the reverse direction.


==Coaches==
==Coaches==


The '''Bandra (T) - Bhuj AC Superfast Express''' has 1 AC 1st Class, 4 AC 2 tier, 9 AC 3 tier coaches. The rake is composed of Old [[Rajdhani Express]] [[ICF Coaches|ICF rakes]] and has a set of EOG cars at either end. As with most train services in India, Coach composition may be amended at the discretion of [[Indian Railways]] depending on demand.
Bandra (T)–Bhuj AC Superfast Express has 1 AC 1st Class, 4 AC 2 tier, 9 AC 3 tier coaches. The rake is composed of Old [[Rajdhani Express]] [[ICF coaches|ICF rakes]] and has a set of EOG cars at either end. As with most train services in India, cCoach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.


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|direction = horizontal
|image1 = 22903 Bandra Bhuj Superfast Express at Gandhidham Junction.jpg
|image1 = 22903 Bandra Bhuj Superfast Express at Gandhidham Junction.jpg
|caption1 = 22903 Bandra Bhuj Superfast Express at Gandhidham Junction
|caption1 = 22903 Bandra–Bhuj Superfast Express at Gandhidham Junction
|width1 = 160
|width1 = 160
|image2 = AC 1st Class coach - 22903 Bandra Bhuj AC Superfast Express.jpg
|image2 = AC 1st Class coach - 22903 Bandra Bhuj AC Superfast Express.jpg
|caption2 = AC 1st Class coach - 22903 Bandra Bhuj AC Superfast Express
|caption2 = AC 1st Class coach – 22903 Bandra–Bhuj AC Superfast Express
|width2 = 160
|width2 = 160
|image3 = AC 3 tier coach - 22903 Bandra Bhuj AC Superfast Express.jpg
|image3 = AC 3 tier coach - 22903 Bandra Bhuj AC Superfast Express.jpg
|caption3 = AC 3 tier coach - 22903 Bandra Bhuj AC Superfast Express
|caption3 = AC 3 tier coach – 22903 Bandra–Bhuj AC Superfast Express
|width3 = 160
|width3 = 160
|image4 = WDM 3D Vatva based powerhouse for 22903 Bandra Bhuj AC Superfast Express.jpg
|image4 = WDM 3D Vatva based powerhouse for 22903 Bandra Bhuj AC Superfast Express.jpg
|caption4 = WDM 3D Vatva based powerhouse for 22903 Bandra Bhuj AC Superfast Express
|caption4 = WDM-3D Vatva based powerhouse for 22903 Bandra–Bhuj AC Superfast Express
|width4 = 160
|width4 = 160
|image5 = 22903 Bandra Terminus Bhuj AC Superfast Express outside Viramgam station.jpg
|image5 = 22903 Bandra Terminus Bhuj AC Superfast Express outside Viramgam station.jpg
|caption5 = 22903 Bandra Terminus Bhuj AC Superfast Express outside Viramgam station
|caption5 = 22903 Bandra Terminus–Bhuj AC Superfast Express outside Viramgam station
|width5 = 160
|width5 = 160
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==Service==
==Service==


The '''Bandra (T) - Bhuj AC Superfast Express''' covers the distance of 839&nbsp;km in 12 hours 55 minutes as 22903 '''Bandra (T) - Bhuj AC Superfast Express''' averaging 62.93&nbsp;km/hr and 13 hours 20 mins as 22904 '''Bhuj - Bandra (T) AC Superfast Express''' averaging 60.65&nbsp;km/hr.<ref>{{cite web| url=https://indiarailinfo.com/train/-train-mumbai-bandra-t-bhuj-ac-superfast-express-22903/18712/303/372| title=22903/Bandra (T.) - Bhuj AC Superfast Express| website=India Rail Info}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url=https://indiarailinfo.com/train/-train-bhuj-mumbai-bandra-t-ac-superfast-express-22904/18713/372/303| title=22904/Bhuj - Bandra (T.) AC Superfast Express| website=India Rail Info}}</ref>
Bandra (T)–Bhuj AC Superfast Express covers the distance of 839&nbsp;km in 12 hours 55 minutes as 22903 Bandra (T)–Bhuj AC Superfast Express averaging 62.93&nbsp;km/hr and 13 hours 20 mins as 22904 Bhuj–Bandra (T) AC Superfast Express averaging 60.65&nbsp;km/hr.<ref>{{cite web| url=https://indiarailinfo.com/train/-train-mumbai-bandra-t-bhuj-ac-superfast-express-22903/18712/303/372| title=22903/Bandra (T.) - Bhuj AC Superfast Express| website=India Rail Info}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url=https://indiarailinfo.com/train/-train-bhuj-mumbai-bandra-t-ac-superfast-express-22904/18713/372/303| title=22904/Bhuj-Bandra (T.) AC Superfast Express| website=India Rail Info}}</ref>


==Route and halts==
==Route and halts==
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The important halts of the train are:
The important halts of the train are:


* {{rws|Bandra Terminus}}
* {{stnlnk|Bandra Terminus}}
* {{rws|Borivali}}
* {{stnlnk|Borivali}}
* {{rws|Surat}}
* {{stnlnk|Surat}}
* {{rws|Vadodara Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Vadodara Junction}}
* {{rws|Ahmedabad Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Ahmedabad Junction}}
* {{rws|Halvad}}
* {{stnlnk|Halvad}}
* {{rws|Samakhiali Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Samakhiali Junction}}
* {{rws|Gandhidham Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Gandhidham Junction}}
* {{rws|Bhuj}}
* {{stnlnk|Bhuj}}


==Traction==
==Traction==


As [[Western Railway zone|Western Railway]] switched over to AC system in February 2012, it is hauled by a [[WAP 5]] engine from the [[Vadodara railway station|Vadodara]] shed until [[Ahmedabad railway station|Ahmedabad]] after which a [[Vatva railway station|Vatva]] based [[WDM 3A]] takes over until Bhuj. It reverses direction at [[Gandhidham Bg Railway Station|Gandhidham]].
As [[Western Railway zone|Western Railway]] switched over to AC system in February 2012, it is hauled by a [[WAP-5]] engine from the [[Electric Loco Shed, Vadodara|Vadodara shed]] until {{stnlnk|Ahmedabad}} after which a [[Diesel Loco Shed, Vatva|Vatva]]-based [[WDM-3A]] takes over until Bhuj. It reverses direction at [[Gandhidham Bg railway station|Gandhidham]].


== References ==
== References ==
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{{AC Express}}
{{AC Express}}


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[[Category:Transport in Mumbai]]
[[Category:Transport in Mumbai]]
[[Category:Transport in Bhuj]]
[[Category:Transport in Bhuj]]

Latest revision as of 03:01, 26 August 2021

Bandra (T)–Bhuj AC Superfast Express
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Overview
Service typeSuperfast Express
First service18 April 2013; 13 years ago (2013-04-18)
Current operator(s)Western Railway
Route
StartBandra Terminus (BDTS)
Stops7
EndBhuj (BHUJ)
Distance travelled839 km (521 mi)
Average journey time13 hours 20 minutes
Service frequencyTri-weekly
Train number(s)22903 / 22904
On-board services
Class(es)AC 1st Class, AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesNo pantry car
Observation facilitiesOld Rajdhani Express ICF rake
Technical
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed120 km/h (75 mph) maximum
61.77 km/h (38 mph), excluding halts
Route map
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The 22903/22904 Bandra (T)–Bhuj AC Superfast Express (Ashapura Express) is a Superfast Express train belonging to Indian Railways that runs between Bandra Terminus and Bhuj. It is a 3 times a week service. It operates as train number 22903 from Bandra Terminus to Bhuj and as train number 22904 in the reverse direction.

Coaches[edit | edit source]

Bandra (T)–Bhuj AC Superfast Express has 1 AC 1st Class, 4 AC 2 tier, 9 AC 3 tier coaches. The rake is composed of Old Rajdhani Express ICF rakes and has a set of EOG cars at either end. As with most train services in India, cCoach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.

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22903 Bandra–Bhuj Superfast Express at Gandhidham Junction
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AC 1st Class coach – 22903 Bandra–Bhuj AC Superfast Express
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AC 3 tier coach – 22903 Bandra–Bhuj AC Superfast Express
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WDM-3D Vatva based powerhouse for 22903 Bandra–Bhuj AC Superfast Express
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22903 Bandra Terminus–Bhuj AC Superfast Express outside Viramgam station
Loco 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
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Service[edit | edit source]

Bandra (T)–Bhuj AC Superfast Express covers the distance of 839 km in 12 hours 55 minutes as 22903 Bandra (T)–Bhuj AC Superfast Express averaging 62.93 km/hr and 13 hours 20 mins as 22904 Bhuj–Bandra (T) AC Superfast Express averaging 60.65 km/hr.[1][2]

Route and halts[edit | edit source]

The important halts of the train are:

Traction[edit | edit source]

As Western Railway switched over to AC system in February 2012, it is hauled by a WAP-5 engine from the Vadodara shed until Ahmedabad after which a Vatva-based WDM-3A takes over until Bhuj. It reverses direction at Gandhidham.

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "22903/Bandra (T.) - Bhuj AC Superfast Express". India Rail Info.
  2. ↑ "22904/Bhuj-Bandra (T.) AC Superfast Express". India Rail Info.


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