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 | |
| Termini | Bandra Terminus (BDTS) Bikaner Junction (BKN) |
| Stops | 22 |
| Distance travelled | 1,212 km (753 mi) |
| Average journey time | 22h 00m |
| Service frequency | Weekly [a] |
| 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 coach |
| 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 |
Service edit
- 22473/Bikaner–Bandra Terminus Superfast Express has an average speed of 55 km/h and covers 1212 km in 21h 55m.
- 22474/Bandra Terminus–Bikaner Superfast Express has an average speed of 55 km/h and covers 1212 km in 22h 00m.
Route and halts edit
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
Schedule edit
| 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 composition edit
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
Traction edit
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[spelling?] Bikaner, and vice versa.
Rake sharing edit
The train shares its rake with 12495/12496 Pratap Express.
Notes edit
- ^ Runs one day in a week for every direction.
References edit
- ^ "22473/Bikaner–Bandra Terminus SF Express". India Rail Info.
- ^ "22474/Bandra Terminus–Bikaner SF Express". India Rail Info.
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