Bhagat Ki Kothi–Bandra Terminus Express (via Bhildi)

The 14817/18 Bhagat Ki Kothi - Bandra Terminus Express is an express train belonging to North Western Railway zone that runs between Bhagat Ki Kothi and Bandra Terminus in India.

Bhagat Ki Kothi - Bandra Terminus Express (via Bhildi)
Overview
Service typeExpress
First service1 December 2019; 4 years ago (2019-12-01)
Current operator(s)North Western Railway
Route
TerminiBhagat Ki Kothi (BGKT)
Bandra Terminus (BDTS)
Stops17
Distance travelled942 km (585 mi)
Average journey time20 hrs 30 mins
Service frequencyBi-Weekly
Train number(s)14817/14818
On-board services
Class(es)AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Observation facilitiesStandard ICF
Entertainment facilitiesNo
Baggage facilitiesNo
Technical
Rolling stock2
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed49 km/h (30 mph), including halts

It is currently being operated with 14817/18 train numbers on bi-weekly basis via Bhildi Junction.[1][2]

Coach composition

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The train has standard ICF rakes with max speed of 110 km/h. The train consists of 17 coaches:

  • 1 AC II Tier
  • 2 AC III Tier
  • 6 Sleeper Coaches
  • 6 General Unreserved
  • 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake

Service

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The 14817/Bhagat Ki Kothi - Bandra Terminus Express has an average speed of 46 km/h and covers 942 km in 20 hrs 30 mins.[3]

The 14818/Bandra Terminus - Bhagat Ki Kothi Express has an average speed of 49 km/h and covers 942 km in 19 hrs 15 mins.[4]

Route and halts

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The important halts of the train are:

Schedule

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Train Number Station Code Departure Station Departure Time Departure Day Arrival Station Arrival Time Arrival Day
14817 BGKT Bhagat Ki Kothi 15:15 PM Sun,Wed Bandra Terminus 11:45 AM Mon,Thu
14818 BDTS Bandra Terminus 13:05 PM Mon,Thu Bhagat Ki Kothi 08:20 AM Tue,Fri

Rake sharing

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The train shares its rake with 14803/04 Bhagat Ki Kothi - Ahmedabad Weekly Express.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "WR:New Bandra-Jodhpur (Bhagat-ki-kothi) Bi-weekly Train". Rail Post.
  2. ^ "भगत की कोठी-बांद्रा द्वि-साप्ताहिक एक्सप्रेस ट्रेन को मंत्री शेखावत ने दिखाई हरी झंडी". Patrika.
  3. ^ "14817/Bhagat Ki kothi - Bandra Terminus Express (Via Bhildi)". India Rail Info.
  4. ^ "14818/Bandra Terminus - Bhagat Ki Kothi Express (Via Bhildi)". India Rail Info.