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]

Bandra Terminus–Mahuva Express
Overview
Service typeSuperfast
First service3 April 2017 (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 30m
Service frequencyWeekly [lower-alpha 1]
Train number(s)22989/22990
On-board services
Class(es)AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
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 speed55 km/h (34 mph), 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 numberStation codeDeparture stationDeparture timeDeparture dayArrival stationArrival timeArrival day
22989BDTSBandra Terminus11:45 AMMonMahuva Junction03:10 AMTue
22990MHVMahuva Junction13:00 PMFriBandra Terminus04:45 AMSat

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-4E electric locomotive from Bandra Terminus to Ahmedabad Junction. After Ahmedabad Junction, both trains are hauled by a Locomotive shed, Vatva-based WDM-3A diesel locomotive up to Mahuva Junction, and vice versa.

Rake Sharing Arrangement(RSA)

The train shares its rake with 22993/22994 Bandra Terminus–Mahuva Superfast Express and 22991/22992 Bandra Terminus–Veraval Superfast Express

See also

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

References
  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


This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.