Bhagat Ki Kothi–Bandra Terminus Express (via Bhildi)
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.
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Express |
| First service | 1 December 2019 |
| Current operator(s) | North Western Railway |
| Route | |
| Start | Bhagat Ki Kothi (BGKT) |
| Stops | 17 |
| End | Bandra Terminus (BDTS) |
| 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 |
It is currently being operated with 14817/18 train numbers on bi-weekly basis via Bhildi Junction.[1][2]
Coach Composition
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
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 & 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Train share its rake with 14803/04 Bhagat Ki Kothi - Ahmedabad Weekly Express.
References
- "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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