Khandesh Express
The 19003/19004 Khandesh Express is an express train belonging to Western Railway zone that runs between Bandra Terminus and Bhusaval Junction in India. It is currently being operated with 19003/19004 train numbers on tri-weekly basis.[1][2][3][4][5][6]
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Express |
| First service | 16 February 2019 |
| Current operator(s) | Western Railway |
| Route | |
| Start | Bandra Terminus (BDTS) |
| Stops | 15 |
| End | Bhusaval Junction (BSL) |
| Distance travelled | 576 km (358 mi) |
| Average journey time | 11 hrs 35 mins |
| Service frequency | Tri-weekly [lower-alpha 1] |
| Train number(s) | 19003/19004 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Observation facilities | Standard ICF |
| Entertainment facilities | No |
| Baggage facilities | No |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | 2 |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 49 km/h (30 mph), including halts |
Coach Composition
The train has standard ICF rakes with max speed of 110 km/h. The train consist of 15 coaches:
- 1 AC II Tier
- 2 AC III Tier
- 4 Sleeper Coaches
- 6 General Unreserved
- 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake
Service
The 19003/Bandra Terminus - Bhusaval Khandesh Express has averages speed of 49 km/h and covers 576 km in 11h 40m.
The 19004/Bhusaval - Bandra Terminus Khandesh Express has averages speed of 50 km/h and covers 576 km in 11h 25m.
Route and halts
The important halts of the train are:
Schedule
| Train Number | Station Code | Departure Station | Departure Time | Departure Day | Arrival Station | Arrival Time | Arrival Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19003 | BDTS | Bandra Terminus | 12:20 AM | Sun,Tue,Thu | Bhusaval Junction | 12:00 PM | Sun,Tue,Thu |
| 19004 | BSL | Bhusaval Junction | 17:40 PM | Sun,Tue,Thu | Bandra Terminus | 05:05 AM | Mon,Wed,Fri |
Traction
Both trains are hauled by a Locomotive shed, Vadodara based WAP-4E or WAP-5.
See also
- Bhusaval - Pune Express
Notes
- Runs 3 days in a week for every direction.
References
- "19003/Bandra Terminus - Bhusaval Khandesh Express". India Rail Info.
- "19004/Bhusaval - Bandra Terminus Khandesh Express". India Rail Info.
- "पश्चिम रेलवे चलाएगी 2 नई ट्रेन". Dailyhunt.
- "Green Flag To Khandesh Express From Bhusawal Railway Station". Maharashtra Times.
- "खानदेश एक्सप्रेस कल से भेस्तान में ठहरेगी". Patrika (in Hindi).
- "पश्चिम रेलवे ने शुरू की ये नई ट्रेन, रेल यात्रियों को होगी सहूलियत". Zeebiz.
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