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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)
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| distance = {{convert|2859|km|abbr=on}}
| journeytime = 50h
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| catering = No [[pantry car]] <br> On-board catering
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| entertainment = No
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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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[[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; 10 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
(Mannargudi - Bhagat Ki Kothi) Express Route map.png

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]

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]

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]

The important halts of the train are :

Traction[edit]

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]

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]

The train reverses its direction 2 times:

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  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]


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