Bandra Terminus–Mahuva Superfast Express
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Superfast |
| First service | 6 April 2017[1] |
| Last service | 31 December 2023 (Discontinued) |
| Current operator(s) | Western Railway |
| Route | |
| Termini | Bandra Terminus (BDTS) Mahuva Junction (MHV) |
| Stops | 14 |
| Distance travelled | 883 km (549 mi) |
| Average journey time | 14h 15m |
| Service frequency | Weekly [a] |
| Train number(s) | 22993 / 22994 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | No |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | On-board catering, E-catering |
| Observation facilities | Large windows |
| Baggage facilities | No |
| Other facilities | Below the seats |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | LHB coach |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 62 km/h (39 mph) average including halts. |
The 22993 / 22994 Bandra Terminus–Mahuva Superfast Express is a Superfast train belonging to Western Railway zone that runs between Bandra Terminus and Mahuva Junction in India. It is currently being operated with 22993/22994 train numbers on a weekly basis.[2][3][4]
Service[edit]
- 22993/Bandra Terminus–Mahuva Superfast Express has an average speed of 56 km/h and covers 883 km in 15h 45m.
- 22994/Mahuva–Bandra Terminus Superfast Express has an average speed of 57 km/h and covers 883 km in 15h 30m.
Route and halts[edit]
The important halts of the train are:
- Bandra Terminus
- Borivali
- Vapi
- Surat
- Vadodara Junction
- Anand Junction
- Ahmedabad Junction
- Viramgam Junction
- Surendranagar Gate
- Botad Junction
- Dhola Junction
- Dhasa Junction
- Liliya Mota
- Savarkundla
- Rajula Junction
- Mahuva Junction.
Schedule[edit]
| Train number | Station code | Departure station | Departure time | Departure day | Arrival station | Arrival time | Arrival day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22993 | BDTS | Bandra Terminus | 15:25 PM | Thu | Mahuva Junction | 07:10 AM | Fri |
| 22994 | MHV | Mahuva Junction | 20:25 PM | Tue | Bandra Terminus | 11:55 AM | Wed |
Coach composition[edit]
The train has standard LHB rakes with max speed of 130 kmph. The train consists of 16 coaches:
- 1 AC II Tier
- 1 AC III Tier
- 9 Sleeper coaches
- 3 General Unreserved
- 2 End-on Generator
Traction[edit]
Both trains are hauled by a Vadodara Loco Shed-based WAP-5 or WAP-7 electric locomotive from Bandra to Ahmedabad. From Ahmedabad to Mahuva, the train is hauled by Sabarmati Loco Shed-based WDP-4D diesel locomotive uptil Mahuva Junction and vice versa.
See also[edit]
Notes[edit]
- ^ Runs one day in a week for every direction.
References[edit]
- ^ "Minister of Railways Flagged off / Inaugurated Various Train Services". Press Information Bureau. 3 April 2017.
- ^ STATUS & TRAIN NUMBER OF WR’S 3MAIL/EXPRESS TRAINS WILL CHANGE TO SUPERFAST FROM NOVEMBER, 2017
- ^ W.RLY TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL STOPPAGES
- ^ Minister of Railways Flagged off / Inaugurated Various Train Services
External links[edit]
- 22993/Bandra Terminus - Mahuva Superfast Express India Rail Info
- 22994/Mahuva - Bandra Terminus Superfast Express India Rail Info
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