Bhagat Ki Kothi–Ahmedabad Weekly Express

The Bhagat Ki Kothi - Ahmedabad Weekly Express is an express train belonging to North Western Railway zone that runs between Bhagat Ki Kothi and Ahmedabad Junction in India. It is currently being operated with 14803/14804 train numbers on a weekly basis.[1][2]

Bhagat Ki Kothi - Ahmedabad Weekly Express
Overview
Service typeExpress
First service24 February 2014 (2014-02-24)
Current operator(s)North Western Railway zone
Route
StartBhagat Ki Kothi (BGKT)
Stops15
EndAhmedabad Junction (ADI)
Distance travelled481 km (299 mi)
Service frequencyWeekly [lower-alpha 1]
Train number(s)14803/14804
On-board services
Class(es)AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsNo
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesOn-board Catering
E-Catering
Observation facilitiesICF Coaches
Entertainment facilitiesNo
Baggage facilitiesNo
Technical
Rolling stock2
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed50 km/h (31 mph), including halts

Service

The 14803/Bhagat Ki Kothi - Ahmedabad Weekly Express has an average speed of 50 km/hr and covers 481 km in 9h 35m . The 14804/Ahmedabad - Bhagat Ki Kothi Weekly Express has an average speed of 48 km/hr and covers 481 km in 10h.

Schedule
Train NumberStation CodeDeparture StationDeparture TimeDeparture DayArrival StationArrival TimeArrival Day
14803BGKTBhagat Ki Kothi10:15 AMFridayAhmedabadFriday (Same day)8:00 PM
14804ADIAhmedabad9:00 PMFridayBhagat Ki Kothi7:00 AMSaturday

Route and halts

The important halts of the train are:

Coach composite

The train has standard ICF rakes with max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 18 coaches :

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

Traction

Both trains are hauled by a Bhagat Ki Kothi Loco Shed based WDP-4D diesel locomotive from Bhagat Ki Kothi to Ahmedabad and vice versa.

Direction Reversal

Train Reverses its direction 1 times:

RSA - Rake Sharing

04817/04818 - 04817/Bhagat Ki Kothi - Bandra Terminus Special Fare Special (Via Bhildi)

Notes
  1. Runs one day in a week for every direction.

See also

References
  1. Widespread rain hits normal life in North
  2. NWR cancels five trains due to rains


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