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Bhagat Ki Kothi–Mannargudi Weekly Express

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Bhagat Ki Kothi–Mannargudi Weekly Express
Overview
Service typeExpress
First service9 February 2015; 9 years ago (2015-02-09)[1]
Current operator(s)Southern Railway
Route
TerminiBhagat Ki Kothi (BGKT)
Mannargudi (MQ)
Stops41
Distance travelled2,859 km (1,777 mi)
Average journey time48hrs 25mins
Service frequencyWeekly
Train number(s)22673 / 22674
On-board services
Class(es)AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsNo
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesE-catering,
On-board catering
Observation facilitiesLarge windows
Baggage facilitiesAvailable
Technical
Rolling stockLHB coach
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed59 km/h (37 mph) average including halt
Route map

The 22673 / 22674 Bhagat Ki Kothi–Mannargudi Weekly Express is an Express train of the Indian Railways connecting Bhagat Ki Kothi in Rajasthan and Mannargudi in Tamil Nadu. It has been upgraded as a Superfast Express and is currently being operated with 22673/22674 train numbers after vivir lockdown on once a week basis.[2]

Service

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The 22673/Bhagat Ki Kothi–Mannargudi Weekly Expresses has an average speed of 57 km/h and covers 2859 km in 48.30 hrs. 22674/Mannargudi–Bhagat ki Kothi Weekly Express has an average speed of 53 km/h and covers 2859 km in 50 hrs 05 mins. This train is being operated by Southern railway zone and maintained at Tiruchirappalli Junction. Empty rakes are transported to Tiruchirappalli after reaching Mannargudi. During its maintenance journey, it has a rake reversal at Nidamangalam Junction.

Schedule

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Runs One day for each Side

Train number Station code Departure station Departure time Departure day Arrival station Arrival time Arrival day
22673 BGKT Bhagat Ki Kothi 16:10 Thursday Mannargudi 16:40 Saturday
22674 MQ Mannargudi 13:10 Monday Bhagat Ki Kothi 15:15 Wednesday

Route and halts

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The important halts of the train are :

Traction

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As the route is now fully electrified, it is hauled by a Lallaguda Loco Shed or Royapuram Loco Shed-based WAP-7 electric locomotive from Bhagat Ki Kothi to Mannargudi and vice-versa .

Coach composition

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The train consists of 22 LHB coaches;

  • 2 AC two Tier
  • 4 AC three Tier
  • 9 Sleeper coaches
  • 4 General Unreserved
  • 2 SLR cum EoG
  • 1 Luggage/parcel van

Direction reversals

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The train reverses its direction twice at;

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Railway Minister Flags off Eight New Trains". Press Information Bureau. Retrieved 9 February 2015.
  2. ^ Southern Railway releases new train timetable
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