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{{Use Indian English|date=May 2018}}
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{{Infobox rail service
{{Infobox rail service
| name = Bandra Terminus - Veraval Superfast Express
| name = Bandra Terminus–Veraval Superfast Express
| image =  
| image =  
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| type = [[Superfast Express trains in India|Superfast]]
| type = [[Superfast Express trains in India|Superfast]]
| locale =  
| locale =  
| first = {{start date and age|df=yes|2017|04|3}}<ref name="profile">{{cite web|title=Minister of Railways Flagged off / Inaugurated Various Train Services|url=http://pib.nic.in/newsite/erelease.aspx?relid=160438|work=[[Government of India]]|publisher=[[Press Information Bureau]]|date=3 April 2017}}</ref>
| first = {{start date and age|df=yes|2017|04|3}}<ref name="profile">{{cite web|title=Minister of Railways Flagged off / Inaugurated Various Train Services|url=http://pib.nic.in/newsite/erelease.aspx?relid=160438|publisher=[[Press Information Bureau]]|date=3 April 2017}}</ref>
| last =
| last =
| operator = [[Western Railway zone|Western Railways]]
| operator = [[Western Railway zone|Western Railways]]
| ridership =
| ridership =
| start = {{rws|Bandra Terminus}} ('''BDTS''')
| start = {{stnlnk|Bandra Terminus}} (BDTS)
| stops = 10
| stops = 10
| end = {{rws|Veraval Junction}} ('''VRL''')
| end = {{stnlnk|Veraval Junction}} (VRL)
| distance = {{convert|914|km|0|abbr=on}}
| distance = {{convert|914|km|0|abbr=on}}
| journey time = 16h 15m  
| journey time = 16h 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, General Unreserved
| 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 <br> E-Catering
| catering =  On-board catering <br> E-catering
| observation = [[LHB Coaches]]
| observation = [[LHB coaches]]
| entertainment = No
| entertainment = No
| baggage = No
| baggage = No
| other facilities= Below the seats
| other facilities= Below the seats
| stock = 2
| stock = 2
| gauge = {{RailGauge|1676mm|al=on|allk=on}}
| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm|al=on|allk=on}}
| electrification =  
| electrification =  
| trainnumber = 22991/22992
| trainnumber = 22991/22992
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The 22991/22992 '''Bandra Terminus - Veraval Superfast Express''' is a [[Superfast Express trains in India|superfast]] train belonging to [[Western Railway zone]] that runs between [[Bandra Terminus railway station|Bandra Terminus]] and [[Veraval Junction railway station|Veraval Junction]] in [[India]]. It is currently being operated with 22991/22992 train numbers on a weekly basis.<ref>[http://www.wr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,4,268&dcd=3772&did=1501247730484077807FC8A54B43D443E4B3E8ABC1E4E.web91 STATUS & TRAIN NUMBER OF WR’S 3MAIL/EXPRESS TRAINS WILL CHANGE TO SUPERFAST FROM NOVEMBER, 2017]</ref><ref>[http://www.wr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,4,268&dcd=3714&did=1498738242462F48CECB8C604B57CB0CD56201C352DFD.web107 W.RLY TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL STOPPAGES]</ref><ref>[http://pib.nic.in/newsite/erelease.aspx?relid=160438 Minister of Railways Flagged off / Inaugurated Various Train Services ]</ref>
The 22991/22992 '''Bandra Terminus–Veraval Superfast Express''' is a [[Superfast Express trains in India|Superfast]] train belonging to [[Western Railway zone]] that runs between {{stnlnk|Bandra Terminus}} and {{stnlnk|Veraval Junction}} in India. It is currently being operated with 22991/22992 train numbers on a weekly basis.<ref>[http://www.wr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,4,268&dcd=3772&did=1501247730484077807FC8A54B43D443E4B3E8ABC1E4E.web91 STATUS & TRAIN NUMBER OF WR’S 3MAIL/EXPRESS TRAINS WILL CHANGE TO SUPERFAST FROM NOVEMBER, 2017]</ref><ref>[http://www.wr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,4,268&dcd=3714&did=1498738242462F48CECB8C604B57CB0CD56201C352DFD.web107 W.RLY TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL STOPPAGES]</ref><ref>[http://pib.nic.in/newsite/erelease.aspx?relid=160438 Minister of Railways Flagged off / Inaugurated Various Train Services ]</ref>


== Service==
==Service==


The 22991/'''Bandra Terminus - Veraval Superfast Express''' has an average speed of 58&nbsp;km/hr and covers 914&nbsp;km in 15h 50m.
*22991/Bandra Terminus–Veraval Superfast Express has an average speed of 58&nbsp;km/hr and covers 914&nbsp;km in 15h 50m.
 
*22992/Veraval–Bandra Terminus Superfast Express has an average speed of 55&nbsp;km/hr and covers 914&nbsp;km in 16h 30m.
The 22992/'''Veraval - Bandra Terminus Superfast Express''' has an average speed of 55&nbsp;km/hr and covers 914&nbsp;km in 16h 30m.


== 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|Vapi}}
* {{stnlnk|Vapi}}
* {{rws|Surat}}
* {{stnlnk|Surat}}
* {{rws|Vadodara Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Vadodara Junction}}
* {{rws|Ahmedabad Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Ahmedabad Junction}}
* {{rws|Surendranagar Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Surendranagar Junction}}
* {{rws|Wankaner Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Wankaner Junction}}
* {{rws|Rajkot Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Rajkot Junction}}
* {{rws|Jetalsar Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Jetalsar Junction}}
* {{rws|Junagadh Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Junagadh Junction}}
* {{rws|Veraval Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Veraval Junction}}


==Schedule==
==Schedule==
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{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
|-
|-
! Train Number !! Station Code !! Departure Station !! Departure Time !! Departure Day !! Arrival Station !! Arrival Time !! Arrival Day
! Train number !! Station code !! Departure station !! Departure time !! Departure day !! Arrival station !! Arrival time !! Arrival day
|-
|-
| 22991 || BDTS || {{rws|Bandra Terminus}} || 12:45 PM || Sat || {{rws|Veraval Junction}} || 04:35 AM || Sun
| 22991 || BDTS || Bandra Terminus || 12:45 PM || Sat || Veraval Junction || 04:35 AM || Sun
|-
|-
| 22992 || VRL  || {{rws|Veraval Junction}} || 12:45 PM || Sun || {{rws|Bandra Terminus}} || 05:15 AM || Mon
| 22992 || VRL  || Veraval Junction || 12:45 PM || Sun || Bandra Terminus || 05:15 AM || Mon
|-
|-
|}
|}


==Coach composite==
==Coach composition==


The train has standard LHB rakes with max speed of 130 kmph. The train consists of 16 coaches :
The train has standard LHB rakes with max speed of 130 kmph. The train consists of 16 coaches:


* 1 AC II Tier
* 1 AC II Tier
* 1 AC III Tier
* 1 AC III Tier
* 9 Sleeper Coaches
* 9 Sleeper coaches
* 3 General Unreserved
* 3 General Unreserved
* 2 End-on Generator
* 2 End-on Generator
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==Traction==
==Traction==


Both trains are hauled by a [[Electric Loco Shed, Vadodara|Vadodara Loco Shed]] based [[WAP 5|WAP-5]] or [[WAP 4E|WAP-4E]] electric locomotive from [[Bandra]] to [[Ahmedabad]]. After [[Ahmedabad]], both trains are hauled by a [[Locomotive shed|Locomotive shed, Vatva]] based [[WDM 3A|WDM-3A]] or [[WDM3D|WDM-3D]] diesel locomotives uptil [[Veraval]] and vice versa.
Both trains are hauled by a [[Electric Loco Shed, Vadodara|Vadodara Loco Shed]] based [[WAP-5]] or [[WAP-4E]] electric locomotive from [[Bandra]] to [[Ahmedabad]]. After [[Ahmedabad]], both trains are hauled by a [[Locomotive shed|Locomotive shed, Vatva]] based [[WDM-3A]] or [[WDM3D|WDM-3D]] diesel locomotives uptil [[Veraval]] and vice versa.
 
==Rack Sharing==


The train shares its rake with 22993/22994 [[Bandra Terminus - Mahuva Superfast Express]] and 22989/22990 [[Bandra Terminus - Mahuva Express|Bandra Terminus - Mahuva Superfast Express]].
==Rake sharing==


== Notes ==
The train shares its rake with 22993/22994 [[Bandra Terminus–Mahuva Superfast Express]] and 22989/22990 [[Bandra Terminus–Mahuva Express|Bandra Terminus–Mahuva Superfast Express]].
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== See also ==
== See also ==
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* [[Veraval Junction railway station]]
* [[Veraval Junction railway station]]
* [[Bandra Terminus railway station]]
* [[Bandra Terminus railway station]]
== Notes ==
{{notelist}}


== References ==
== References ==
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== External links ==
== External links ==


* [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/59767 22991/Bandra Terminus - Veraval Superfast Express]
* [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/59767 22991/Bandra Terminus - Veraval Superfast Express] India Rail Info
* [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/59768 22992/Veraval - Bandra Terminus Superfast Express]
* [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/59768 22992/Veraval - Bandra Terminus Superfast Express] India Rail Info


{{Railways in Western India}}
{{Railways in Western India}}


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[[Category:Transport in Mumbai]]
[[Category:Transport in Mumbai]]
[[Category:Transport in Veraval]]
[[Category:Transport in Veraval]]

Latest revision as of 02:31, 26 August 2021


Bandra Terminus–Veraval Superfast Express
Overview
Service typeSuperfast
First service3 April 2017; 8 years ago (2017-04-03)[1]
Current operator(s)Western Railways
Route
StartBandra Terminus (BDTS)
Stops10
EndVeraval Junction (VRL)
Distance travelled914 km (568 mi)
Service frequencyWeekly [lower-alpha 1]
Train number(s)22991/22992
On-board services
Class(es)AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesOn-board catering
E-catering
Observation facilitiesLHB coaches
Entertainment facilitiesNo
Baggage facilitiesNo
Technical
Rolling stock2
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed57 km/h (35 mph), including halts

The 22991/22992 Bandra Terminus–Veraval Superfast Express is a Superfast train belonging to Western Railway zone that runs between Bandra Terminus and Veraval Junction in India. It is currently being operated with 22991/22992 train numbers on a weekly basis.[2][3][4]

Service[edit]

  • 22991/Bandra Terminus–Veraval Superfast Express has an average speed of 58 km/hr and covers 914 km in 15h 50m.
  • 22992/Veraval–Bandra Terminus Superfast Express has an average speed of 55 km/hr and covers 914 km in 16h 30m.

Route and halts[edit]

The important halts of the train are:

Schedule[edit]

Train number Station code Departure station Departure time Departure day Arrival station Arrival time Arrival day
22991 BDTS Bandra Terminus 12:45 PM Sat Veraval Junction 04:35 AM Sun
22992 VRL Veraval Junction 12:45 PM Sun Bandra Terminus 05:15 AM Mon

Coach composition[edit]

The train has standard LHB rakes with max speed of 130 kmph. The train consists of 16 coaches:

  • 1 AC II Tier
  • 1 AC III Tier
  • 9 Sleeper coaches
  • 3 General Unreserved
  • 2 End-on Generator

Traction[edit]

Both trains are hauled by a Vadodara Loco Shed based WAP-5 or WAP-4E electric locomotive from Bandra to Ahmedabad. After Ahmedabad, both trains are hauled by a Locomotive shed, Vatva based WDM-3A or WDM-3D diesel locomotives uptil Veraval and vice versa.

Rake sharing[edit]

The train shares its rake with 22993/22994 Bandra Terminus–Mahuva Superfast Express and 22989/22990 Bandra Terminus–Mahuva Superfast Express.

See also[edit]

Notes[edit]

  1. ↑ Runs one day in a week for every direction.

References[edit]

  1. ↑ "Minister of Railways Flagged off / Inaugurated Various Train Services". Press Information Bureau. 3 April 2017.
  2. ↑ STATUS & TRAIN NUMBER OF WR’S 3MAIL/EXPRESS TRAINS WILL CHANGE TO SUPERFAST FROM NOVEMBER, 2017
  3. ↑ W.RLY TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL STOPPAGES
  4. ↑ Minister of Railways Flagged off / Inaugurated Various Train Services

External links[edit]


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