Bandra Terminus–Bikaner Superfast Express
22473/22474 Bandra Terminus - Bikaner Superfast Express is a Superfast train belonging to North Western Railway zone that runs between Bandra Terminus and Bikaner Junction in India. It is currently being operated with 22473/22474 train numbers on a weekly basis.[1][2]
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Superfast |
| First service | 17 July 2012 |
| Current operator(s) | North Western Railway |
| Route | |
| Start | Bandra Terminus (BDTS) |
| Stops | 22 |
| End | Bikaner Junction (BKN) |
| Distance travelled | 1,212 km (753 mi) |
| Service frequency | Weekly [lower-alpha 1] |
| Train number(s) | 22473/22474 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | E-Catering |
| Observation facilities | ICF Coaches |
| Entertainment facilities | No |
| Baggage facilities | No |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | 2 |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 55 km/h (34 mph), including halts |
ServiceEdit
22473/Bikaner - Bandra Terminus Superfast Express has an average speed of 55 km/hr and covers 1212 km in 21h 55m.
22474/Bandra Terminus - Bikaner Superfast Express has an average speed of 55 km/hr and covers 1212 km in 22h 00m.
Route and haltsEdit
The important halts of the train are:
- Bandra Terminus
- Borivali
- Valsad
- Navsari
- Surat
- Bharuch Junction
- Vadodara Junction
- Anand Junction
- Nadiad Junction
- Ahmedabad Junction
- Mahesana Junction
- Unjha
- Siddhpur
- Palanpur Junction
- Abu Road
- Jawai Bandh
- Marwar Junction
- Pali Marwar
- Luni Junction
- Jodhpur Junction
- Merta Road Junction
- Nagaur
- Nokha
- Bikaner Junction
ScheduleEdit
| Train Number | Station Code | Departure Station | Departure Time | Departure Day | Arrival Station | Arrival Time | Arrival Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22473 | BKN | Bikaner Junction | 14:50 PM | Mon | Bandra Terminus | 12:45 PM | Tue |
| 22474 | BDTS | Bandra Terminus | 14:35 PM | Tue | Bikaner Junction | 12:35 PM | Wed |
Coach compositeEdit
The train has standard ICF rakes with max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 21 coaches :
- 1 AC II Tier
- 4 AC III Tier
- 8 Sleeper Coaches
- 6 General
- 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake
TractionEdit
Both trains are hauled by an Electric Loco Shed, Vadodara based WAP-5 or WAP-4E electric locomotive from Bandra to Ahmedabad. From Ahmedabad trains are hauled by a Diesel Loco Shed, Ajmer based WDM-3A diesel locomotives uptil Bikaner and vice versa.
Rake sharingEdit
The train shares its rake with 12495/12496 Bikaner - Kolkata Pratap Superfast Express.
NotesEdit
- ↑ Runs one day in a week for every direction.
ReferencesEdit
- ↑ "22473/Bikaner - Bandra Terminus SF Express". India Rail Info.
- ↑ "22474/Bandra Terminus - Bikaner SF Express". India Rail Info.
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