Bandra Terminus–Palitana Express
The 22935/22936 Bandra Terminus - Palitana Express is a superfast train belonging to Western Railway zone that runs between Bandra Terminus and Palitana in India. It is currently being operated with 22935/22936 train numbers on a weekly basis.[1][2]
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Superfast |
| First service | 10 December 2014 |
| Current operator(s) | Western Railway zone |
| Route | |
| Start | Bandra Terminus (BDTS) |
| Stops | 10 |
| End | Palitana (PIT) |
| Distance travelled | 786 km (488 mi) |
| Service frequency | Weekly [lower-alpha 1] |
| Train number(s) | 22935/22936 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | Pantry Car 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 | 56 km/h (35 mph), including halts |
Service
The 22935/Bandra Terminus - Palitana Express has an average speed of 56 km/hr and covers 786 km in 14h 05m.
The 22936/Palitana - Bandra Terminus Express has an average speed of 55 km/hr and covers 786 km in 14h 15m.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22935 | BDTS | Bandra Terminus | 15:25 PM | Fri | Palitana | 05:30 AM | Sat |
| 22936 | PIT | Palitana | 20:05 PM | Sat | Bandra Terminus | 10:20 AM | Sun |
Coach composite
The train has standard LHB rakes with max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 20 coaches:
- 1 AC II Tier
- 3 AC III Tier
- 10 Sleeper Coaches
- 1 Pantry Car
- 3 General Unreserved
- 2 End-on Generator
Rake sharing
The train shares its rake with 19041/19042 Bandra Terminus - Ghazipur City Bi-Weekly Express.
Direction reversal
Train is reversed one time at Sihor Junction.
Traction
Both trains are hauled by a Vadodara Loco Shed based WAP-4E electric locomotive from Bandra to Ahmedabad. From Ahmedabad to Palitana, the train is hauled by Vatva-based WDM-3A.
Notes
- Runs one day in a week for every direction.
References
- "22935/Bandra Terminus - Palitana Superfast Express". India Rail Info.
- "22936/Palitana - Bandra Terminus Superfast Express". India Rail Info.