Bandra Terminus–Delhi Sarai Rohilla Express
The 22949/22950 Bandra Terminus–Delhi Sarai Rohilla Express is a Superfast train belonging to Indian Railways – Western Railway zone that runs between Bandra Terminus and Delhi Sarai Rohilla in India.
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| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Superfast |
| First service | 18 July 2012 |
| Current operator(s) | Western Railways |
| Route | |
| Termini | Bandra Terminus (BDTS) Delhi Sarai Rohilla (DEE) |
| Stops | 25 |
| Distance travelled | 1,345 km (836 mi) |
| Average journey time | 24 hours 25 minutes |
| Service frequency | Weekly |
| Train number(s) | 22949/22950 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | No pantry car attached |
| Observation facilities | LHB coach |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | Standard Indian Railways coaches |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 110 km/h (68 mph) maximum 55 km/h (34 mph), including halts |
It operates as train number 22949 from Bandra Terminus to Delhi Sarai Rohilla and as train number 22950 in the reverse direction, serving the states of Maharashtra, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Haryana & Delhi.
Coaches
The train has standard LHB rakes with max speed of 130 km/h. The train consists of 20 coaches:
- 1 AC First cum AC II Tier
- 2 AC II Tier
- 6 AC III Tier
- 8 Sleeper coaches
- 3 General Unreserved
- 1 End-on Generator
- 1 Seating cum Luggage Rake
As with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.
Service
- 22949 Bandra Terminus–Delhi Sarai Rohilla Express covers the distance of 1345 kilometres in 24 hours 25 mins (55 km/h).
- 22950 Delhi Sarai Rohilla–Bandra Terminus Express covers the distance of 1345 kilometres in 24 hours 25 mins (55 km/h).
As the average speed of the train is around 55 km/h, as per Indian Railways rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.
Route and halts
The 22949/50 Bandra Terminus–Delhi Sarai Rohilla Express runs from Bandra Terminus via Vadodara Junction, Ahmedabad Junction, Palanpur Junction, Ajmer Junction, Rewari Junction to Delhi Sarai Rohilla and vice versa.
The important halts of the train are:
- Bandra Terminus
- Borivali
- Vapi
- Surat
- Bharuch Junction
- Vadodara Junction
- Anand Junction
- Nadiad Junction
- Ahmedabad Junction
- Sabarmati Junction
- Mahesana Junction
- Palanpur Junction
- Abu Road
- Pindwara
- Falna
- Rani
- Ajmer Junction
- Kishangarh
- Phulera Junction
- Ringas Junction
- Shri Madhopur
- Narnaul
- Rewari Junction
- Gurgaon
- Delhi Cantonment
- Delhi Sarai Rohilla
Schedule
| Train number | Station code | Departure station | Departure time | Departure day | Arrival station | Arrival time | Arrival day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22949 | BDTS | Bandra Terminus | 12:55 PM | Wed | Delhi Sarai Rohilla | 13:20 PM | Thu |
| 22950 | DEE | Delhi Sarai Rohilla | 16:20 PM | Thu | Bandra Terminus | 16:45 PM | Fri |
Rake sharing
The train shares its rake with 19027/19028 Bandra Terminus–Jammu Tawi Vivek Express.
Traction
A WAP-7 or WAP-5 from the Vadodara shed hauls the train from Bandra Terminus to Delhi Sarai Rohilla and vice versa.
External links
- "Welcome to Indian Railway Passenger reservation Enquiry". indianrail.gov.in. Archived from the original on 8 April 2014. Retrieved 5 April 2014.
- "IRCTC Online Passenger Reservation System". irctc.co.in. Archived from the original on 3 March 2007. Retrieved 5 April 2014.
- "[IRFCA] Welcome to IRFCA.org, the home of IRFCA on the internet". IRFCA. Retrieved 5 April 2014.
References
- "Rail Road Air-Indian Railways: NORTHERN RAILWAY RUNS NEW WEEKLY TRAIN BETWEEN BANDRA T.- DELHI SARAI ROHILLA". railroadair.blogspot.in. Retrieved 30 May 2014.
- "Western Railway". wr.indianrailways.gov.in. Retrieved 30 May 2014.