Bandra Terminus–Jammu Tawi Vivek Express
The 19027 / 19028 Bandra Terminus - Jammu Tawi Vivek Express is an express train of the Vivek Express series belonging to Indian Railways that runs between Bandra Terminus and Jammu Tawi in India.[1] [2]
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| Overview | |||||
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| Service type | Express | ||||
| Locale | Maharashtra, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Haryana, Punjab, Jammu and Kashmir | ||||
| First service | 17 March 2012 | ||||
| Current operator(s) | Western Railways | ||||
| Route | |||||
| Termini | Bandra Terminus (BDTS) Jammu Tawi (JAT) | ||||
| Stops | 31 | ||||
| Distance travelled | 1,881 km (1,169 mi) | ||||
| Average journey time | 37 hours 10 minutes | ||||
| Service frequency | Weekly | ||||
| Train number(s) | 19027 / 19028 | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| Observation facilities | Large windows | ||||
| Baggage facilities | Available | ||||
| Technical | |||||
| Rolling stock | LHB coach | ||||
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) | ||||
| Operating speed | 130 km/h (81 mph) maximum, 51 km/h (32 mph) average including halts | ||||
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It operates as train number 19027 from Bandra Terminus to Jammu Tawi and as train number 19028 in the reverse direction.
Coaches edit
The train has standard LHB rakes with a maximum speed of 110 km/h. The train consists of 20 coaches:
- 2 AC II Tier
- 5 AC III Tier
- 8 Sleeper Coaches
- 4 General Unreserved
- 2 End-on Generator
As with most train services in India, Coach Composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.
Service edit
The 19027 Bandra Terminus - Jammu Tawi Vivek Express covers the distance of 1881 kilometres in 37 hours 10 mins (51 km/h) and 1881 kilometres in 36 hours 55 mins (51 km/h) as 19028 Jammu Tawi - Bandra Terminus Vivek Express.
Route & halts edit
- Bandra Terminus
- Borivali
- Vapi
- Surat
- Vadodara Junction
- Anand Junction
- Nadiad Junction
- Ahmedabad Junction
- Mahesana Junction
- Palanpur Junction
- Abu Road
- Falna
- Marwar Junction
- Pali Marwar
- Luni Junction
- Jodhpur Junction
- Gotan
- Merta Road Junction
- Degana Junction
- Chhoti Khatu
- Didwana
- Ladnun
- Sujangarh
- Ratangarh Junction
- Churu Junction
- Sadulpur Junction
- Hisar Junction
- Dhuri Junction
- Ludhiana Junction
- Jalandhar Cantonment Junction
- Pathankot Cantonment
- Kathua
- Jammu Tawi
Schedule edit
| Train Number | Station Code | Departure Station | Departure Time | Departure Day | Arrival Station | Arrival Time | Arrival Day |
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| 19027 | BDTS | Bandra Terminus | 12:15 PM | Sat | Jammu Tawi | 01:25 AM | Mon |
| 19028 | JAT | Jammu Tawi | 09:30 AM | Mon | Bandra Terminus | 22:25 PM | Tue |
Rake sharing edit
The train shares its rake with 22949/22950 Bandra Terminus - Delhi Sarai Rohilla Superfast Express.
Direction reversal edit
Train reverses direction one time at Hisar Junction.
Traction edit
It is hauled by a Vadodara Loco Shed based WAP-5 / WAP-7 electric locomotive from Bandra Terminus to Jammu Tawi and vice-versa .
External links edit
- "Welcome to Indian Railway Passenger reservation Enquiry". indianrail.gov.in. Archived from the original on 8 April 2014. Retrieved 2014-05-30.
- "IRCTC Online Passenger Reservation System". irctc.co.in. Archived from the original on 3 March 2007. Retrieved 30 May 2014.
- "[IRFCA] Welcome to IRFCA.org, the home of IRFCA on the internet". irfca.org. Retrieved 30 May 2014.
References edit
- ^ "19027/Bandra Terminus - Jammu Tawi Vivek Express". India Rail Info.
- ^ "19028/Jammu Tawi - Bandra Terminus Vivek Express". India Rail Info.
- "Western Railway". wr.indianrailways.gov.in. Retrieved 30 May 2014.
- "Press Information Bureau English Releases". pib.nic.in. Retrieved 30 May 2014.
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