Bhrigu Superfast Express
Train in India
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The 22427 / 22428 Bhrigu Superfast Express is a superfast express train belonging to Northern Railway zone that runs between Ballia and Anand Vihar Terminal in India. It is currently being operated with 22427/22428 Train numbers on a weekly basis.[1][2][3][4]
Anand Vihar Terminal (ANVT)
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| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Superfast |
| First service | 28 October 2016 |
| Current operator | Northern Railway |
| Route | |
| Termini | Ballia (BUI) Anand Vihar Terminal (ANVT) |
| Stops | 8 |
| Distance travelled | 886 km (551 mi) |
| Average journey time | 14 hrs 15 mins |
| Service frequency | Weekly [a] |
| Train number | 22427 / 22428 |
| On-board services | |
| Classes | AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | No |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | On-board catering E-catering |
| Observation facilities | Large windows |
| Baggage facilities | No |
| Other facilities | Below the seats |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | LHB coach |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 62 km/h (39 mph) average including halts. |
The train is named after Bhrigu who was one of the seven great sages, the Saptarishi, one of the many Prajapatis created by Brahma.[5]
Service
The 22427/04049 Bhrigu Superfast Express has an average speed of 62 km/h and covers 886 km in 14h 15m. The 22428/04050 Bhrigu Superfast Express has an average speed of 63 km/h and covers 886 km in 14h 10m.[6]
Route and halts
The important halts of the train are :
Coach composition
The train has LHB rakes with a maximum speed of 130 km/h. The train consists of 21 coaches:
- 1 AC II Tier
- 4 AC III Tier
- 9 Sleeper coaches
- 5 General Unreserved
- 1 Sitting Cum Liggage Car
- 1 Generator Power Car
Traction
It is hauled by a Ghaziabad Loco Shed-based WAP-7 electric locomotive from Ballia to Anand Vihar Terminal and vice versa.
