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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, General Unreserved
| 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 [[Bandra Terminus]] to {{stnlnk|Bhagat Ki Kothi}} and as train number 22966 in the reverse direction serving the states of [[Maharashtra]], [[Gujarat]] & [[Rajasthan]].
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 [[Jodhpur railway station|Jodhpur Junction]]. Later it was moved to {{stnlnk|Bhagat Ki Kothi}} station.
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 Class]], 3 [[Indian Railways coaching stock|2nd Class seating]] General Unreserved & 2 End-on Generator coaches. It does not carry a [[pantry car]].
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 [[Bandra Terminus]] via {{stnlnk|Surat}}, [[Vadodara railway station|Vadodara Junction]], [[Ahmedabad railway station|Ahmedabad Junction]], {{stnlnk|Abu Road}} to {{stnlnk|Bhagat Ki Kothi}}.
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 || {{stnlnk|Bandra Terminus}} || 23:55 PM || Fri || {{stnlnk|Bhagat Ki Kothi}} || 16:50 PM || Sat
| 22965 || BDTS || Bandra Terminus || 23:55 PM || Fri || Bhagat Ki Kothi || 16:50 PM || Sat
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|-
| 22966 || BGKT  || {{stnlnk|Bhagat Ki Kothi}} || 19:40 PM || Sat || {{stnlnk|Bandra Terminus}} || 12:45 PM || Sun
| 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 Express|Bandra Terminus–Patna Weekly Superfast Express]].
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 [[Bandra Terminus]] and [[Ahmedabad railway station|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.
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 ==