The 19003/19004 Khandesh Express is an Express train belonging to Western Railway zone that runs between Bandra Terminus and Bhusaval Junction in India. It is currently being operated with 19003/19004 train numbers on tri-weekly basis.[1][2][3][4][5][6]

Khandesh Express
Overview
Service typeExpress
First service16 February 2019; 5 years ago (2019-02-16)
Current operator(s)Western Railway
Route
TerminiBandra Terminus (BDTS)
Bhusaval Junction (BSL)
Stops15
Distance travelled576 km (358 mi)
Average journey time11 hrs 35 mins
Service frequencyTri-weekly [a]
Train number(s)19003/19004
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

Coach composition

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The train has standard ICF rakes with max speed of 110 km/h. The train consists of 15 coaches:

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

Service

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19003/ Bandra Terminus–Bhusaval Khandesh Express has an average speed of 49 km/h and covers 576 km in 11h 40m.

The 19004/ Bhusaval–Bandra Terminus Khandesh Express has an average speed of 50 km/h and covers 576 km in 11h 25m.

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
19003 BDTS Bandra Terminus 12:20 AM Sun,Tue,Thu Bhusaval Junction 12:00 PM Sun,Tue,Thu
19004 BSL Bhusaval Junction 17:40 PM Sun,Tue,Thu Bandra Terminus 05:05 AM Mon,Wed,Fri

Traction

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Both trains are hauled by a Vadodara-based WAP-4E or WAP-5.

See also

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Notes

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  1. ^ Runs 3 days in a week for every direction.

References

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  1. ^ "19003/Bandra Terminus–Bhusaval Khandesh Express". India Rail Info.
  2. ^ "19004/Bhusaval–Bandra Terminus Khandesh Express". India Rail Info.
  3. ^ "पश्चिम रेलवे चलाएगी 2 नई ट्रेन". Dailyhunt.
  4. ^ "Green Flag To Khandesh Express From Bhusawal Railway Station". Maharashtra Times.
  5. ^ "खानदेश एक्सप्रेस कल से भेस्तान में ठहरेगी". Patrika (in Hindi). 27 February 2019.
  6. ^ "पश्चिम रेलवे ने शुरू की ये नई ट्रेन, रेल यात्रियों को होगी सहूलियत". Zeebiz.