Bandra Terminus–Mahuva Express
The 22989/22990 Bandra Terminus - Mahuva Express is a superfast train belonging to Western Railway zone that runs between Bandra Terminus and Mahuva Junction in India. It is currently being operated with 22989/22990 train numbers on a weekly basis.[2][3][4]
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Superfast |
| First service | 3 April 2017[1] (Inaugural run) |
| Current operator(s) | Western Railway zone |
| Route | |
| Start | Bandra Terminus (BDTS) |
| Stops | 14 |
| End | Mahuva Junction (MHV) |
| Distance travelled | 883 km (549 mi) |
| Service frequency | Weekly [lower-alpha 1] |
| Train number(s) | 22989/22990 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | On-board Catering E-Catering |
| Observation facilities | LHB Coaches |
| Entertainment facilities | No |
| Baggage facilities | No |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | 2 |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 55 km/h (34 mph), including halts |
Service
The 22989/Bandra Terminus - Mahuva Express has an average speed of 57 km/hr and covers 883 km in 15h 25m.
The 22990/Mahuva - Bandra Terminus Express has an average speed of 56 km/hr and covers 883 km in 15h 45m.
Route and halts
The important halts of the train are:
Schedule
| Train Number | Station Code | Departure Station | Departure Time | Departure Day | Arrival Station | Arrival Time | Arrival Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22989 | BDTS | Bandra Terminus | 11:45 AM | Mon | Mahuva Junction | 03:10 AM | Tue |
| 22990 | MHV | Mahuva Junction | 13:00 PM | Fri | Bandra Terminus | 04:45 AM | Sat |
Coach composite
The train has standard LHB rakes with max speed of 130 kmph. The train consists of 16 coaches :
- 1 AC II Tier
- 1 AC III Tier
- 9 Sleeper Coaches
- 3 General Unreserved
- 2 End-on Generator
Traction
Both trains are hauled by a Vadodara Loco Shed based WAP-5 or WAP-4E electric locomotive from Bandra Terminus to Ahmedabad Junction. After Ahmedabad Junction, both trains are hauled by a Locomotive shed, Vatva based WDM-3A diesel locomotive up to Mahuva Junction and vice versa.
Direction Reversal
The train shares its rake with 22993/22994 Bandra Terminus - Mahuva Superfast Express and 22991/22992 Bandra Terminus - Veraval Superfast Express
Notes
- Runs one day in a week for every direction.
References
- "Minister of Railways Flagged off / Inaugurated Various Train Services". Government of India. Press Information Bureau. 3 April 2017.
- STATUS & TRAIN NUMBER OF WR’S 3MAIL/EXPRESS TRAINS WILL CHANGE TO SUPERFAST FROM NOVEMBER, 2017
- W.RLY TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL STOPPAGES
- Minister of Railways Flagged off / Inaugurated Various Train Services