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Bandra Terminus–Veraval Superfast Express
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Superfast |
| First service | 3 April 2017[1] |
| Current operator(s) | Western Railways |
| Route | |
| Start | Bandra Terminus (BDTS) |
| Stops | 10 |
| End | Veraval Junction (VRL) |
| Distance travelled | 914 km (568 mi) |
| Service frequency | Weekly [lower-alpha 1] |
| Train number(s) | 22991/22992 |
| 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 | LHB Coaches |
| Entertainment facilities | No |
| Baggage facilities | No |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | 2 |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 57 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
The 22991/Bandra Terminus - Veraval Superfast Express has an average speed of 58 km/hr and covers 914 km in 15h 50m.
The 22992/Veraval - Bandra Terminus Superfast Express has an average speed of 55 km/hr and covers 914 km in 16h 30m.
Route and halts
The important halts of the train are:
- Bandra Terminus
- Borivali
- Vapi
- Surat
- Vadodara Junction
- Ahmedabad Junction
- Surendranagar Junction
- Wankaner Junction
- Rajkot Junction
- Jetalsar Junction
- Junagadh Junction
- Veraval Junction
Schedule
| 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 composite
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
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.
Rack Sharing
The train shares its rake with 22993/22994 Bandra Terminus - Mahuva Superfast Express and 22989/22990 Bandra Terminus - Mahuva Superfast Express.
Notes
- ↑ Runs one day in a week for every direction.
See also
References
- ↑ "Minister of Railways Flagged off / Inaugurated Various Train Services". Government of India. Press Information Bureau. 3 April 2017.
- ↑ STATUS & TRAIN NUMBER OF WR’S 3MAIL/EXPRESS TRAINS WILL CHANGE TO SUPERFAST FROM NOVEMBER, 2017
- ↑ W.RLY TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL STOPPAGES
- ↑ Minister of Railways Flagged off / Inaugurated Various Train Services
External links
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