Hapa–Bilaspur Superfast Express

The 22939/22940 Hapa - Bilaspur Superfast Express is a Superfast train belonging to Western Railway zone that runs between Hapa and Bilaspur Junction in India. It is currently being operated with 22939/22940 train numbers on a weekly basis.[1][2]

Hapa - Bilaspur Superfast Express
Overview
Service typeSuperfast
First service18 December 2014 (2014-12-18)
Current operator(s)Western Railway zone
Route
TerminiHapa (HAPA)
Bilaspur Junction (BSP)
Stops21
Distance travelled1,693 km (1,052 mi)
Average journey time28 hrs 30 mins
Service frequencyWeekly [lower-alpha 1]
Train number(s)22939/22940
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 facilitiesICF coach
Entertainment facilitiesNo
Baggage facilitiesNo
Other facilitiesBelow the seats
Technical
Rolling stock2
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed56 km/h (35 mph), including halts
Route map

Coach composition

The train has LHB rakes with max speed of 130 kmph. The train consists of 23 coaches :

  • 1 AC II Tier
  • 5 AC III Tier
  • 11 Sleeper
  • 4 General Unreserved
  • 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake

Service

The 22939/Hapa - Bilaspur Superfast Express has an average speed of 58 km/h and covers 1693 km in 29 hrs 05 mins.

The 22940/Bilaspur - Hapa Superfast Express has an average speed of 59 km/h and covers 1693 km in 28 hrs 45 mins.

Route and halts

The important halts of the train are:

Schedule
Train numberStation codeDeparture stationDeparture timeDeparture dayArrival stationArrival timeArrival day
22907HAPAHapa21:55 PMSaturdayBilaspur03:00 AMMonday
22908BSPBilaspur10:45 AMMondayHapa15:30 PMTuesday

Traction

Both trains are hauled by a Vadodara based WAP5/WAP7 electric locomotive throughout the journey.

Rake sharing

The train shares its rake with 19575/19576 Okha - Nathdwara Express.

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

See also

References
  1. Launching of four new trains in Gujarat this week
  2. INTRODUCTION OF 22939/22940 HAPA-BILASPUR EXPRESS


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