Bandra Terminus–Bhavnagar Terminus Weekly Superfast Express
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| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Superfast |
| First service | 19 October 2014 |
| Current operator(s) | Western Railways |
| Route | |
| Start | Bandra Terminus (BDTS) |
| Stops | 16 |
| End | Bhavnagar Terminus (BVC) |
| Distance travelled | 779 km (484 mi) |
| Service frequency | Weekly |
| Train number(s) | 22963 / 22964 |
| 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 |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | Standard Indian Railways Coaches |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 55 km/h (34 mph) |
The 22963 / 22964 Bandra Terminus - Bhavnagar Terminus Weekly Superfast Express is a Superfast Express train belonging to Indian Railways Western Zone that runs between Bandra Terminus and Bhavnagar Terminus in India.[1][2]
It operates as train number 22963 from Bandra Terminus to Bhavnagar Terminus and as train number 22964 in the reverse direction serving the states of Gujarat and Maharashtra.
Coaches[]
The 22963 / 64 Bandra Terminus - Bhavnagar Terminus Weekly Superfast Express has 1 AC 2-tier, 3 AC 3-tier, 14 Sleeper Class, 4 General Unreserved & 2 SLR (Seating with Luggage Rake) coaches. It does not carry a pantry car coach.
As is customary with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.
Service[]
The 22963 Bandra Terminus - Bhavnagar Terminus Weekly Superfast Express covers the distance of 779 km (484 mi) in 13 hours 55 mins (56 km/hr) & in 14 hours 5 mins as the 22964 Bhavnagar Terminus - Bandra Terminus Weekly Superfast Express (55 km/hr).
As the average speed of the train is above 55 km/h (34 mph), as per railway rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.
Route and halts[]
The 22963 / 64 Bandra Terminus - Bhavnagar Terminus Weekly Superfast Express runs via Surat, Vadodara Junction, Ahmedabad Junction, Viramgam Junction, Jorawarnagar Junction, Botad Junction to Bhavnagar Terminus.
The important halts of the train are:
- Bandra Terminus
- Borivali
- Dahanu Road
- Vapi
- Navsari
- Surat
- Bharuch Junction
- Vadodara Junction
- Anand Junction
- Nadiad Junction
- Ahmedabad Junction
- Viramgam Junction
- Jorawarnagar Junction
- Botad Junction
- Dhola Junction
- Songadh
- Sihor Junction
- Bhavnagar Terminus
Schedule[]
| Train Number | Station Code | Departure Station | Departure Time | Departure Day | Arrival Station | Arrival Time | Arrival Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22963 | BDTS | Bandra Terminus | 15:25 PM | Mon | Bhavnagar Terminus | 05:20 AM | Tue |
| 22964 | BVC | Bhavnagar Terminus | 17:30 PM | Sun | Bandra Terminus | 07:35 AM | Mon |
Rake sharing[]
The train shares its rake with 12941/12942 Bhavnagar Terminus - Asansol Parasnath Superfast Express.
Traction[]
As the route is partially electrified, Electric Loco Shed, Vadodara based WAG-5P or WAP-4E locomotive powers the train up to Vadodara Junction. Later, Diesel Loco Shed, Vatva based WDM-3A or WDM-3D locomotive pulls the train to its destination and vice versa.
References[]
- ^ "22963/Bandra Terminus - Bhavnagar Terminus Weekly SF Express". India Rail Info.
- ^ "22964/Bhavnagar Terminus- Bandra Terminus Weekly SF Express". India Rail Info.
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