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| journey time = 17 hours 00 minutes | | journey time = 17 hours 00 minutes | ||
| frequency = Weekly | | frequency = Weekly | ||
| class = AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper | | class = AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved | ||
| seating = Yes | | seating = Yes | ||
| sleeping = Yes | | sleeping = Yes | ||
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The 22965 '''Bandra Terminus–Bhagat Ki Kothi Express''' is a [[Superfast Express trains in India|superfast]] train belonging to [[Indian Railways]] – [[Western Railway zone]] that runs between [[Bandra Terminus]] & {{stnlnk|Bhagat Ki Kothi}} in India. | The 22965 '''Bandra Terminus–Bhagat Ki Kothi Express''' is a [[Superfast Express trains in India|superfast]] train belonging to [[Indian Railways]] – [[Western Railway zone]] that runs between [[Bandra Terminus]] & {{stnlnk|Bhagat Ki Kothi}} in India. | ||
It operates as train number 22965 from | It operates as train number 22965 from Bandra Terminus to Bhagat Ki Kothi and as train number 22966 in the reverse direction, serving the states of [[Maharashtra]], [[Gujarat]] & [[Rajasthan]]. | ||
When it was introduced, it ran up to | When it was introduced, it ran up to {{stnlnk|Jodhpur Junction}}. Later it was moved to Bhagat Ki Kothi station. | ||
==Coaches== | ==Coaches== | ||
22965 Bandra Terminus–Bhagat Ki Kothi Express presently has [[Indian Railways coaching stock|1 AC 2 tier]], 2 [[Indian Railways coaching stock|AC 3 tier]], 14 [[Indian Railways coaching stock|Sleeper | 22965 Bandra Terminus–Bhagat Ki Kothi Express presently has [[Indian Railways coaching stock|1 AC 2 tier]], 2 [[Indian Railways coaching stock|AC 3 tier]], 14 [[Indian Railways coaching stock|Sleeper class]], 3 [[Indian Railways coaching stock|2nd Class seating]] General Unreserved & 2 End-on Generator coaches. It does not carry a [[pantry car]]. | ||
As is customary with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand. | As is customary with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand. | ||
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==Service== | ==Service== | ||
22965 Bandra Terminus–Bhagat Ki Kothi Express covers the distance of 931 kilometres in 16 hours 55 mins (55 km/hr) & in 17 hours 05 mins as 22966 Bhagat Ki Kothi–Bandra Terminus Express (55 km/hr). | 22965 / 66 Bandra Terminus–Bhagat Ki Kothi Express covers the distance of 931 kilometres in 16 hours 55 mins (55 km/hr) & in 17 hours 05 mins as 22966 Bhagat Ki Kothi–Bandra Terminus Express (55 km/hr). | ||
As the average speed of the train is above {{convert|55|km/h|0|abbr=on}}, as per Indian Railways rules, its fare includes a [[Superfast Express trains in India|Superfast]] surcharge. | As the average speed of the train is above {{convert|55|km/h|0|abbr=on}}, as per Indian Railways rules, its fare includes a [[Superfast Express trains in India|Superfast]] surcharge. | ||
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==Route and halts== | ==Route and halts== | ||
22965 Bandra Terminus–Bhagat Ki Kothi Express runs from | 22965 / 66 Bandra Terminus–Bhagat Ki Kothi Express runs from Bandra Terminus via {{stnlnk|Surat}}, {{stnlnk|Vadodara Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Ahmedabad Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Abu Road}} to Bhagat Ki Kothi. | ||
==Schedule== | ==Schedule== | ||
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! 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 | ||
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| 22965 || BDTS | | | 22965 || BDTS || Bandra Terminus || 23:55 PM || Fri || Bhagat Ki Kothi || 16:50 PM || Sat | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 22966 || BGKT | | | 22966 || BGKT || Bhagat Ki Kothi || 19:40 PM || Sat || Bandra Terminus || 12:45 PM || Sun | ||
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==Rake sharing== | ==Rake sharing== | ||
The train shares its rake with 22971/22972 [[Bandra Terminus–Patna Weekly | The train shares its rake with 22971/22972 [[Bandra Terminus–Patna Weekly Express]]. | ||
==Traction== | ==Traction== | ||
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Earlier, the train was hauled end to end by a [[Diesel Loco Shed, Vatva|Vatva]]-based [[Indian locomotive class WDM-3A|WDM-3A]] locomotive. | Earlier, the train was hauled end to end by a [[Diesel Loco Shed, Vatva|Vatva]]-based [[Indian locomotive class WDM-3A|WDM-3A]] locomotive. | ||
It is now hauled by a [[Electric Loco Shed, Vadodara|Vadodara]]-based [[Indian locomotive class WAP-4|WAP-4]] or [[Indian locomotive class WAP-5|WAP-5]] locomotive between | It is now hauled by a [[Electric Loco Shed, Vadodara|Vadodara]]-based [[Indian locomotive class WAP-4|WAP-4]] or [[Indian locomotive class WAP-5|WAP-5]] locomotive between Bandra Terminus and {{stnlnk|Ahmedabad Junction}} handing over to a [[Diesel Loco Shed, Sabarmati|Sabarmati]]-based [[WDP-4]] which powers the train for the remainder of its entire journey. | ||
== References == | == References == |