Mumbai CST–Bidar Superfast Express

The Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus - Bidar Superfast Express is a Superfast train belonging to Central Railway zone that runs between Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus and Bidar in India. It is currently being operated with 22143/22144 train numbers on tri-weekly basis.[1][2]

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus - Bidar Superfast Express
Overview
Service typeSuperfast
Current operator(s)Central Railway zone
Route
StartChhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT)
Stops16
EndBidar (BIDR)
Distance travelled672 km (418 mi)
Service frequencyTri-weekly [lower-alpha 1]
Train number(s)22143/22144
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 speed55 km/h (34 mph), including halts

Service

The 22143/Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus - Bidar Superfast Express has an average speed of 55 km/hr and covers 672 km in 12h 15m. The 22144/Bidar - Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus Superfast Express has an average speed of 55 km/hr and covers 672 km in 12h 15m.

Route and halts

The important halts of the train are:

Coach composite

The train has standard ICF - CBC rakes with max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 19 coaches :

  • 1 First AC and AC II Tier
  • 1 AC II Tier
  • 2 AC III Tier
  • 8 Sleeper Coaches
  • 5 General Unreserved
  • 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake

Traction

Both trains are hauled by a Kalyan Loco Shed based WDG-3A or WDP-4D diesel locomotive from Mumbai to Bidar and vice versa.

Direction Reversal

The train shares its rake with 22107/22108 Mumbai CSMT - Latur Superfast Express.

Notes
  1. Runs three days in a week for every direction.

See also

References
  1. Modi to inaugurate Bidar, Kalaburagi railway line
  2. Extension of Mumbai-Latur Express to Bidar 3 days a week - Bookings for 22143 for Bidar (beyond Latur) & 22107/22108 open from 27.4.2017


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