Bandra Terminus–Bhavnagar Terminus Weekly Superfast Express
The 22963 / 22964 Bandra Terminus - Bhavnagar Terminus Weekly Superfast Express is a Superfast Express train belonging to Indian Railways Western Zone that runs between Bandra Terminus and Bhavnagar Terminus in India.[1][2]
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Superfast |
| First service | 19 October 2014 |
| Current operator(s) | Western Railways |
| Route | |
| Start | Bandra Terminus (BDTS) |
| Stops | 16 |
| End | Bhavnagar Terminus (BVC) |
| Distance travelled | 779 km (484 mi) |
| Service frequency | Weekly |
| Train number(s) | 22963 / 22964 |
| 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 |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | Standard Indian Railways Coaches |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 55 km/h (34 mph) |
It operates as train number 22963 from Bandra Terminus to Bhavnagar Terminus and as train number 22964 in the reverse direction serving the states of Gujarat and Maharashtra.
Coaches
The 22963 / 64 Bandra Terminus - Bhavnagar Terminus Weekly Superfast Express has 1 AC 2-tier, 3 AC 3-tier, 14 Sleeper Class, 4 General Unreserved & 2 SLR (Seating with Luggage Rake) coaches. It does not carry a pantry car coach.
As is customary with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.
Service
The 22963 Bandra Terminus - Bhavnagar Terminus Weekly Superfast Express covers the distance of 779 km (484 mi) in 13 hours 55 mins (56 km/hr) & in 14 hours 5 mins as the 22964 Bhavnagar Terminus - Bandra Terminus Weekly Superfast Express (55 km/hr).
As the average speed of the train is above 55 km/h (34 mph), as per railway rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.
Route and halts
The 22963 / 64 Bandra Terminus - Bhavnagar Terminus Weekly Superfast Express runs via Surat, Vadodara Junction, Ahmedabad Junction, Viramgam Junction, Jorawarnagar Junction, Botad Junction to Bhavnagar Terminus.
The important halts of the train are:
Schedule
| Train Number | Station Code | Departure Station | Departure Time | Departure Day | Arrival Station | Arrival Time | Arrival Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22963 | BDTS | Bandra Terminus | 15:25 PM | Mon | Bhavnagar Terminus | 05:20 AM | Tue |
| 22964 | BVC | Bhavnagar Terminus | 17:30 PM | Sun | Bandra Terminus | 07:35 AM | Mon |
Rake sharing
The train share its rake with 12941/12942 Bhavnagar Terminus - Asansol Parasnath Superfast Express.
Traction
As the route is partially electrified, Electric Loco Shed, Vadodara based WAG-5P or WAP-4E locomotive powers the train up to Vadodara Junction. Later, Diesel Loco Shed, Vatva based WDM-3A or WDM-3D locomotive pulls the train to its destination and vice versa.
References
- "22963/Bandra Terminus - Bhavnagar Terminus Weekly SF Express". India Rail Info.
- "22964/Bhavnagar Terminus- Bandra Terminus Weekly SF Express". India Rail Info.