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| operator = [[Southern Railway Zone|Southern Railway]]
| operator = [[Southern Railway zone|Southern Railway]]
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| start = {{rws|Bhagat Ki Kothi}} ('''BGKT''')
| start = {{stnlnk|Bhagat Ki Kothi}} (BGKT)
| stops = 41
| stops = 41
| end = {{rws|Mannargudi}} ('''MQ''')
| end = {{stnlnk|Mannargudi}} (MQ)
| distance = {{convert|2859|km|abbr=on}}
| distance = {{convert|2859|km|abbr=on}}
| journeytime = 50h
| journeytime = 50h
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| sleeping = Yes
| sleeping = Yes
| autorack =
| autorack =
| catering = No Pantry Car <br> On-board Catering
| catering = No [[pantry car]] <br> On-board catering
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| observation =  
| entertainment = No
| entertainment = No
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| stock = 2
| gauge = {{RailGauge|1676mm}}
| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm}}
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| train number = 16863/16864
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'''Bhagat Ki Kothi–Mannargudi Superfast Weekly Express''' is an Express train of the Indian Railways connecting [[Bhagat Ki Kothi railway station|Bhagat Ki Kothi]] in [[Rajasthan]] and  [[Mannargudi railway station|Mannargudi]] in [[Tamil Nadu]]. It's upgraded as a Superfast Express and is currently being operated with 06863/06864 train numbers as covid special on once a week basis.<ref>[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/Southern-Railway-releases-new-train-timetable/articleshow/54602260.cms Southern Railway releases new train timetable]</ref>
'''Bhagat Ki Kothi–Mannargudi Superfast Weekly Express''' is an [[Express trains in India|Express]] train of the Indian Railways connecting {{stnlnk|Bhagat Ki Kothi}} in [[Rajasthan]] and  {{stnlnk|Mannargudi}} in [[Tamil Nadu]]. It's upgraded as a Superfast Express and is currently being operated with 06863/06864 train numbers as covid special on once a week basis.<ref>[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/Southern-Railway-releases-new-train-timetable/articleshow/54602260.cms Southern Railway releases new train timetable]</ref>


== Service==
== Service==
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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
|-
|-
| 16863 || BGKT || [[Bhagat Ki Kothi railway station|Bhagat Ki Kothi]] || 16:10  || Thursday || [[Mannargudi railway station|Mannargudi]] || 16:40 || Saturday
| 16863 || BGKT || Bhagat Ki Kothi || 16:10  || Thursday || Mannargudi || 16:40 || Saturday
|-
|-
| 16836 || MQ || [[Mannargudi railway station|Mannargudi]] || 13:10 || Monday || [[Bhagat Ki Kothi railway station|Bhagat Ki Kothi]] || 15:15 || Wednesday
| 16836 || MQ || Mannargudi || 13:10 || Monday || Bhagat Ki Kothi || 15:15 || Wednesday
|}
|}


== Route and Halts ==
== Route and halts ==


The important halts of the train are :
The important halts of the train are :


* {{rws|Bhagat Ki Kothi}}
* {{stnlnk|Bhagat Ki Kothi}}
* {{rws|Jodhpur Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Jodhpur Junction}}
* {{rws|Merta Road Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Merta Road Junction}}
* {{rws|Jaipur Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Jaipur Junction}}
* {{rws|Sawai Madhopur Junction}} (Reversel Done)  
* {{stnlnk|Sawai Madhopur Junction}} (reversal done)  
* {{rws|Kota Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Kota Junction}}
* {{rws|Nagda Junction}} (Reversel Done)  
* {{stnlnk|Nagda Junction}} (reversal done)  
* {{rws|Ujjain Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Ujjain Junction}}
* {{rws|Bhopal Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Bhopal Junction}}
* {{rws|Itarsi Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Itarsi Junction}}
* {{rws|Nagpur Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Nagpur Junction}}
* {{rws|Balharshah Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Balharshah Junction}}
* {{rws|Ramagundam}}
* {{stnlnk|Ramagundam}}
* {{rws|Peddapalli Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Peddapalli Junction}}
* {{rws|Warangal}}
* {{stnlnk|Warangal}}
* {{rws|khammam}}
* {{stnlnk|khammam}}
* {{rws|Vijayawada Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Vijayawada Junction}}
* {{rws|Tenali Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Tenali Junction}}
* {{rws|Nellore}}
* {{stnlnk|Nellore}}
* {{rws|Gudur Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Gudur Junction}}
* {{rws|Sullurpeta}}
* {{stnlnk|Sullurpeta}}
* {{rws|Chennai Egmore}}
* {{stnlnk|Chennai Egmore}}
* {{rws|Tambaram}}
* {{stnlnk|Tambaram}}
* {{rws|Chengalpattu}}
* {{stnlnk|Chengalpattu}}
* {{rws|Villupuram Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Viluppuram Junction}}
* {{rws|Thirupadiripuliyur}}
* {{stnlnk|Thirupadiripuliyur}}
* {{rws|Chidambaram}}
* {{stnlnk|Chidambaram}}
* {{rws|Mayiladuthurai Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Mayiladuthurai Junction}}
* {{rws|Thiruvarur Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Thiruvarur Junction}}
* {{rws|Mannargudi}}
* {{stnlnk|Mannargudi}}


== Traction==
== Traction==


As the route is yet to be fully electrified, it is hauled by a [[Diesel Loco Shed, Bhagat Ki Kothi|Bhagat Ki Kothi Diesel Loco Shed]] based [[WDP-4]] locomotive from [[Bhagat Ki Kothi]] up to [[Sawai Madhopur]] handing over to an [[Electric Loco Shed, Itarsi|Itarsi Electric Loco Shed]] based [[WAM-4]]. From [[Egmore]] it is hauled by a [[Diesel Loco Shed, Tondiarpet|Tondiarpet Diesel Loco Shed]] based WDG-3A locomotive for the remainder of the journey until [[Mannargudi]].
As the route is yet to be fully electrified, it is hauled by a [[Diesel Loco Shed, Bhagat Ki Kothi|Bhagat Ki Kothi Diesel Loco Shed]]-based [[WDP-4]] locomotive from Bhagat Ki Kothi up to [[Sawai Madhopur]], handing over to an [[Electric Loco Shed, Itarsi|Itarsi Electric Loco Shed]]-based [[WAM-4]]. From [[Egmore]] it is hauled by a [[Diesel Loco Shed, Tondiarpet|Tondiarpet Diesel Loco Shed]]-based [[WDG-3A]] locomotive for the remainder of the journey until Mannargudi.


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


The train consists of 18 coaches :
The train consists of 18 coaches:


* 2 AC II Tier
* 2 AC II Tier
* 4 AC III Tier
* 4 AC III Tier
* 6 Sleeper Coaches
* 6 Sleeper coaches
* 6 General
* 6 General
* 2 Second-class Luggage/parcel van
* 2 Second-class Luggage/parcel van


== Direction Reversal==
==Direction reversal==


Train Reverses its direction 2 times:
The train reverses its direction 2 times:


* {{rws|Sawai Madhopur Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Sawai Madhopur Junction}}
* {{rws|Nagda Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Nagda Junction}}


== See also ==
== See also ==


* [[Bikaner - Coimbatore SF AC Express|Bikaner–Coimbatore SF AC Express]]
* [[Bikaner–Coimbatore Superfast AC Express]]


== References ==
== References ==
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== External links ==
== External links ==
* [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/bhagat-ki-kothi-mannargudi-weekly-express-16863/29906/2268/9633 6863/Bhagat Ki Kothi - Mannargudi Weekly Express]
* [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/bhagat-ki-kothi-mannargudi-weekly-express-16863/29906/2268/9633 16863/Bhagat Ki Kothi - Mannargudi Weekly Express] India Rail Info
* [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/mannargudi-bhagat-ki-kothi-weekly-express-16864/23151/9633/2268 16864/Mannargudi - Bhagat ki Kothi Weekly Express]
* [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/mannargudi-bhagat-ki-kothi-weekly-express-16864/23151/9633/2268 16864/Mannargudi - Bhagat ki Kothi Weekly Express] India Rail Info


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


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{{DEFAULTSORT:Bhagat Ki Kothi-Mannargudi Weekly Express}}
[[Category:Transport in Mannargudi]]
[[Category:Transport in Mannargudi]]
[[Category:Transport in Jodhpur]]
[[Category:Transport in Jodhpur]]

Latest revision as of 00:36, 27 August 2021


Bhagat Ki Kothi–Mannargudi Superfast Weekly Express
Overview
Service typeExpress
First service9 February 2015; 11 years ago (2015-02-09)[1]
Current operator(s)Southern Railway
Route
StartBhagat Ki Kothi (BGKT)
Stops41
EndMannargudi (MQ)
Distance travelled2,859 km (1,777 mi)
Average journey time50h
Service frequencyOnce a Week
On-board services
Class(es)AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper 3 Tier, Unreserved
Seating arrangementsNo
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesNo pantry car
On-board catering
Entertainment facilitiesNo
Technical
Rolling stock2
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed57 km/h (35 mph)
Route map
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Bhagat Ki Kothi–Mannargudi Superfast Weekly Express is an Express train of the Indian Railways connecting Bhagat Ki Kothi in Rajasthan and Mannargudi in Tamil Nadu. It's upgraded as a Superfast Express and is currently being operated with 06863/06864 train numbers as covid special on once a week basis.[2]

Service[edit | edit source]

The 16863/Bhagat Ki Kothi–Mannargudi Weekly Expresses has an average speed of 57 km/hr and covers 2859 km in 48.30 hrs. 16864/Mannargudi–Bhagat ki Kothi Weekly Express has an average speed of 53 km/hr and covers 2859 km in 50 hrs 05 mins.

Schedule[edit | edit source]

Runs One day for each Side

Train number Station code Departure station Departure time Departure day Arrival station Arrival time Arrival day
16863 BGKT Bhagat Ki Kothi 16:10 Thursday Mannargudi 16:40 Saturday
16836 MQ Mannargudi 13:10 Monday Bhagat Ki Kothi 15:15 Wednesday

Route and halts[edit | edit source]

The important halts of the train are :

Traction[edit | edit source]

As the route is yet to be fully electrified, it is hauled by a Bhagat Ki Kothi Diesel Loco Shed-based WDP-4 locomotive from Bhagat Ki Kothi up to Sawai Madhopur, handing over to an Itarsi Electric Loco Shed-based WAM-4. From Egmore it is hauled by a Tondiarpet Diesel Loco Shed-based WDG-3A locomotive for the remainder of the journey until Mannargudi.

Coach composition[edit | edit source]

The train consists of 18 coaches:

  • 2 AC II Tier
  • 4 AC III Tier
  • 6 Sleeper coaches
  • 6 General
  • 2 Second-class Luggage/parcel van

Direction reversal[edit | edit source]

The train reverses its direction 2 times:

See also[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "Railway Minister Flags off Eight New Trains". Press Information Bureau. Retrieved 9 February 2015.
  2. ↑ Southern Railway releases new train timetable

External links[edit | edit source]


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