Kutch Express
The 22955 / 22956 Kutch Superfast Express is a Superfast Express train belonging to Indian Railways that runs between Bandra Terminus and Bhuj. It is a daily service. It operates as train number 22955 from Bandra Terminus to Bhuj and as train number 22956 in the reverse direction.
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| Service type | Superfast | ||||
| Locale | Maharashtra & Gujarat | ||||
| First service | 2 October 1984 | ||||
| Current operator(s) | Western Railways | ||||
| Route | |||||
| Termini | Bandra Terminus (BDTS) Bhuj (BHUJ) | ||||
| Stops | 20 | ||||
| Distance travelled | 839 km (521 mi) | ||||
| Average journey time | 15 hours 05 minutes | ||||
| Service frequency | Daily | ||||
| Train number(s) | 22955/22956 | ||||
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| Class(es) | AC 1st Class, AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, Unreserved/General | ||||
| Seating arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Catering facilities | Available but No Pantry Car | ||||
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| Rolling stock | LHB coach | ||||
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) | ||||
| Operating speed | 110 km/h (68 mph) maximum 52.71 km/h (33 mph), including halts | ||||
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Initially it ran to/from Mumbai Central later it was amended to Bandra Terminus.
Coaches
22955/22956 Bandra Terminus–Bhuj Kutch Express has 1 AC 1st Class, 1 AC 2 tier, 4 AC 3 tier, 10 Sleeper Class & 3 Unreserved/General coaches.
As with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.
Service
22955 Bandra Terminus–Bhuj Kutch Express covers the distance of 839 km in 15 hours 05 mins (55.48 km/h).
22956 Bhuj–Bandra Terminus Kutch Express covers the distance of 839 km in 15 hours 10 mins (55.19 km/h).
As the average speed of the train in both directions is above 55 km/h (34 mph), its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.
Route & Halts
The 22955/22956 Kutch Express runs from Bandra Terminus via Surat, Vadodara Junction, Ahmedabad Junction, Gandhidham Junction to Bhuj.
Traction
Initially it was hauled by a WCAM-1 engine until Ahmedabad. As Western Railway switched over to AC system in February 2012, it is hauled by a WAP-5 or WAP-4E engine from the Vadodara shed until Ahmedabad Junction after which a Sabarmati-based WDP-4D takes over until Bhuj. It reverses direction at Gandhidham Junction.
Train history
- It was flagged off as 31DN/32UP Bombay Central–Gandhidham Express with 9 halts.
- It was extended to Bhuj railway station on 3 June 2001 after completion of the Gandhidham–Bhuj BG line.
- On 8 February 2008 this train was shifted to Bandra Terminus.
- It used to run as 9031/9032 BDTS–New Bhuj Kutch Express.
- It was further renumbered as 9131/9132 from 15 June 2008.
- It will be made a Superfast Train with new number 22955/22956 Kutch Superfast Express from Date 1 October 2016.
Timetable
The 22955 Bandra Terminus–Bhuj Kutch Express leaves Bandra Terminus on a daily basis at 17:45 PM IST and reaches Bhuj at 08:50 AM IST the next day.
The 22956 Bhuj–Bandra Terminus Kutch Express leaves Bhuj on a daily basis at 20:15 PM IST and reaches Bandra Terminus at 11:25 AM IST the next day.
Gallery
19132 Kutch Express at Bhuj railway station
22955 Kutch Express – MST pass holder coach
22955 Kutch Express at Bandra Terminus
22955 Kutch Express – AC 1st Class coach
22955 Kutch Express – AC 2 tier coach
22955 Kutch Express – AC 3 tier coach
22955 Kutch Express – AC 3 tier coach – B3
22955 Kutch Express – Sleeper Class coach
External links
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