Bandra Terminus–Mahuva Express
The 22989 / 22990 Bandra Terminus–Mahuva 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 22989/22990 train numbers on a weekly basis.[2][3][4]
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Superfast |
| First service | 10 April 2017[1] |
| Current operator(s) | Western Railway |
| Route | |
| Termini | Bandra Terminus (BDTS) Mahuva Junction (MHV) |
| Stops | 14 |
| Distance travelled | 883 km (549 mi) |
| Average journey time | 14hrs 15mins |
| Service frequency | Weekly [lower-alpha 1] |
| Train number(s) | 22989 / 22990 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | Available |
| 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. |
Service
- 22989/Bandra Terminus–Mahuva Express has an average speed of 57 km/h and covers 883 km in 15h 25m.
- 22990/Mahuva–Bandra Terminus Express has an average speed of 56 km/h and covers 883 km in 15h 45m.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22989 | BDTS | Bandra Terminus | 11:45 AM | Mon | Mahuva Junction | 03:10 AM | Tue |
| 22990 | MHV | Mahuva Junction | 13:00 PM | Fri | Bandra Terminus | 04:45 AM | Sat |
Coach composition
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
Both trains are hauled by a Vadodara Loco Shed-based WAP-5 or WAP-7 electric locomotive from Bandra Terminus to Ahmedabad Junction. After Ahmedabad Junction, both trains are hauled by a Sabarmati Loco Shed-based WDP-4D diesel locomotive up to Mahuva Junction, and vice versa.
Rake sharing
The train shares its rake with
- 22993/22994 Bandra Terminus–Mahuva Superfast Express (now discontinued)
- 22991/22992 Bandra Terminus–Veraval Superfast Express.
Notes
- Runs one day in a week for every direction.
References
- "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
- 22989/Bandra Terminus - Mahuva Express India Rail Info
- 22990/Mahuva - Bandra Terminus Express India Rail Info
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