Mumbai CSMT–Bidar Superfast Express

The Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus–Bidar Superfast Express is a Superfast train belonging to Central Railway zone that runs between Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus and Bidar in India. It is currently being operated with 22143/22144 train numbers on tri-weekly basis.[1][2]

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus–Bidar Superfast Express
Overview
Service typeSuperfast
Current operator(s)Central Railway zone
Route
TerminiChhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT)
Bidar (BIDR)
Stops16
Distance travelled672 km (418 mi)
Average journey time12h 15m
Service frequencyTri-weekly [lower-alpha 1]
Train number(s)22143/22144
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
Technical
Rolling stock2
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed55 km/h (34 mph), including halts

Service
  • 22143/Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus–Bidar Superfast Express has an average speed of 55 km/h and covers 672 km in 12h 15m.
  • 22144/Bidar–Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus Superfast Express has an average speed of 55 km/h and covers 672 km in 12h 15m.

Route and halts

The important halts of the train are:

Coach composition

The train has standard ICF – CBC rakes with max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 19 coaches:

  • 1 First AC and AC II Tier
  • 1 AC II Tier
  • 2 AC III Tier
  • 8 Sleeper coaches
  • 5 General Unreserved
  • 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake

Traction

Both trains are hauled by a Kalyan Loco Shed-based WDG-3A or WDP-4D diesel locomotive from Mumbai to Bidar and vice versa.

Rake sharing

The train shares its rake with 22107/22108 Latur–Mumbai Express.

See also

Notes
  1. Runs three days in a week for every direction.

References
  1. Modi to inaugurate Bidar, Kalaburagi railway line
  2. Extension of Mumbai-Latur Express to Bidar 3 days a week - Bookings for 22143 for Bidar (beyond Latur) & 22107/22108 open from 27.4.2017


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