Solapur–Bijapur Express

Solapur–Bijapur Express is an intercity train of the Indian Railways connecting Solapur in Maharashtra and Bijapur of Karnataka. It is currently being operated with 11031/11032 train numbers on a daily basis.[1][2]

Solapur–Bijapur Express
Overview
Service typeSuperfast
First service5 July 2015; 9 years ago (2015-07-05)
Current operator(s)Central Railway zone
Route
TerminiSolapur (SUR)
Bijapur (BJP)
Stops3
Distance travelled109.8 km (68.2 mi)
Average journey time2 hours 10 minutes
Service frequencyTwo days [a]
Train number(s)11031/11032
On-board services
Class(es)First AC, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper 3 Tier, Unreserved
Seating arrangementsNo
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesNo
Entertainment facilitiesNo
Technical
Rolling stock2
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed51 km/h (32 mph)

Service

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The 11031/Solapur–Bijapur Express has an average speed of 51 km/h and covers 109.8 km in 2 hrs 10 mins. 11032/Bijapur–Solapur Express has an average speed of 39 km/h and 110 km in 2 hrs 50 mins.[citation needed]

Route and halts

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The important halts of the train are:

Coach composition

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The train consists of 12 coaches:

  • 1 AC First-class
  • 2 AC III Tier
  • 4 Sleeper coaches
  • 4 General
  • 2 Second-class Luggage/parcel van

Traction

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Both trains are hauled by a Pune Loco Shed-based WDM-3D diesel locomotive from Solapur to Bijapur.

Rake sharing

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This train shares a with 22139/22140 Solapur–Mumbai CST Express.

Notes

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  1. ^ Runs two days in a week for every direction.
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References

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