Bandra Terminus–Mahuva Superfast Express

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]

Bandra Terminus–Mahuva Superfast Express
Overview
Service typeSuperfast
First service3 April 2017; 7 years ago (2017-04-03)[1] (Inaugural run)
Current operator(s)Western Railway zone
Route
TerminiBandra Terminus (BDTS)
Mahuva Junction (MHV)
Stops14
Distance travelled883 km (549 mi)
Average journey time15h 45m
Service frequencyWeekly [a]
Train number(s)22993/22994
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 facilitiesLHB coach
Entertainment facilitiesNo
Baggage facilitiesNo
Technical
Rolling stock2
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed56 km/h (35 mph), including halts

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:

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-4E electric locomotive from Bandra to Ahmedabad. From Ahmedabad to Mahuva, the train is hauled by Vatva-based WDM-3A.

Rake sharing edit

The train shares its rake with 22989/22990 Bandra Terminus–Mahuva Express and 22991/22992 Bandra Terminus–Veraval Superfast Express.

See also edit

Notes edit

  1. ^ Runs one day in a week for every direction.

References edit

  1. ^ "Minister of Railways Flagged off / Inaugurated Various Train Services". Press Information Bureau. 3 April 2017.
  2. ^ STATUS & TRAIN NUMBER OF WR’S 3MAIL/EXPRESS TRAINS WILL CHANGE TO SUPERFAST FROM NOVEMBER, 2017
  3. ^ W.RLY TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL STOPPAGES
  4. ^ Minister of Railways Flagged off / Inaugurated Various Train Services

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