Bhagat Ki Kothi–Bandra Terminus Express (via Bhildi)
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Express |
| First service | 1 December 2019 |
| Current operator(s) | North Western Railway |
| Route | |
| Termini | Bhagat Ki Kothi (BGKT) Bandra Terminus (BDTS) |
| Stops | 17 |
| Distance travelled | 942 km (585 mi) |
| Average journey time | 20 hrs 30 mins |
| Service frequency | Bi-Weekly |
| Train number(s) | 14817/14818 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Observation facilities | Standard ICF |
| Entertainment facilities | No |
| Baggage facilities | No |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | 2 |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 49 km/h (30 mph), including halts |
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.
It is currently being operated with 14817/18 train numbers on bi-weekly basis via Bhildi Junction.[1][2]
Coach composition
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]The important halts of the train are:
- Bhagat Ki Kothi
- Luni Junction
- Samdari Junction
- Mokalsar
- Jalor
- Modran
- Marwar Bhinmal
- Raniwara
- Dhanera
- Bhildi Junction
- Patan
- Mahesana Junction
- Ahmedabad Junction
- Vadodara Junction
- Bharuch Junction
- Surat
- Vapi
- Borivali
- Bandra Terminus
Schedule
[edit]| 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
[edit]The train shares its rake with 14803/04 Bhagat Ki Kothi - Ahmedabad Weekly Express.
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "WR:New Bandra-Jodhpur (Bhagat-ki-kothi) Bi-weekly Train". Rail Post.
- ^ "भगत की कोठी-बांद्रा द्वि-साप्ताहिक एक्सप्रेस ट्रेन को मंत्री शेखावत ने दिखाई हरी झंडी". Patrika.
- ^ "14817/Bhagat Ki kothi - Bandra Terminus Express (Via Bhildi)". India Rail Info.
- ^ "14818/Bandra Terminus - Bhagat Ki Kothi Express (Via Bhildi)". India Rail Info.
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