Bilaspur–Rewa Express
The Bilaspur - Rewa Express is an express train belonging to South East Central Railway zone that runs between Bilaspur Junction and JRewa Terminal in India. It is currently being operated with 18247/18248 train numbers on a daily basis.[1][2][3] The updated link form wag-5 is wap-7 bhilai shed.
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Express |
| First service | 11 July 2017 |
| Current operator(s) | South East Central Railway zone |
| Route | |
| Start | Bilaspur Junction (BSP) |
| Stops | 37 |
| End | Rewa Terminal (REWA) |
| Distance travelled | 467 km (290 mi) |
| Service frequency | Daily [lower-alpha 1] |
| Train number(s) | 18247/18248 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | No |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | E-Catering |
| Observation facilities | ICF Coaches |
| Entertainment facilities | No |
| Baggage facilities | No |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | 2 |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 41 km/h (25 mph), including halts |
Service
The 18247/Bilaspur - Rewa Express has an average speed of 41 km/hr and covers 467 km in 11h 15m. The 18248/Rewa - Bilaspur Express has an average speed of 40 km/hr and covers 467 km in 11h 40m.
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 14 coaches :
- 4 Sleeper Coaches
- 1 AC 3 Tier Coach (recently added)
- 7 General Unreserved
- 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake
Traction
Both trains were hauled by a Bhilai Electric Loco Shed based WAG-5 or WAM-4 electric locomotive from Bilaspur to Katni before! Now the new link up to katni for the train is WAP 7 of Bhilai Electric Loco Shed From Katni trains are hauled by a Katni Diesel Loco Shed based WDM 3A or WDG-3A locomotive uptil Rewa.
Notes
- Runs seven days in a week for every direction.
References
- BSP Rewa converted into Express, ET KTE and KTE STA clubbed and converted into Express, Temporary augmentation of a Sleeper in JBP SMNH
- Temporary Cancellation of Trains and Extra Coaches in a few trains
- "Non interlocking work will effect many train services". West Central Railway. 14 February 2017. Retrieved 19 October 2018.