Khandesh Express
Train in India
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The 19003 / 19004 Khandesh Express is an express train belonging to Western Railway zone that runs between Dadar 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]
Service typeExpress
LocaleGujarat & Maharashtra
First service16 February 2019
Current operatorWestern Railway
| |
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Express |
| Locale | Gujarat & Maharashtra |
| First service | 16 February 2019 |
| Current operator | Western Railway |
| Route | |
| Termini | Dadar (DDR) Bhusaval (BSL) |
| Stops | 18 |
| Distance travelled | 581 km (361 mi) |
| Average journey time | 11 hrs 55 mins |
| Service frequency | Tri-weekly [a] |
| Train number | 19003 / 19004 |
| On-board services | |
| Classes | AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| 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 | ICF coach |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 49 km/h (30 mph) average including halts. |
| Rake sharing | 19015/19016 Saurashtra Express |
Coach composition
The train has standard ICF rakes with max speed of 110 km/h. The train consists of 21 coaches:
- 3 AC II Tier
- 3 AC III Tier
- 9 Sleeper Coaches
- 4 General Unreserved
- 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake
Service
- 19003 Khandesh Express has an average speed of 49 km/h and covers 576 km in 11h 40m.
- 19004 Khandesh Express has an average speed of 50 km/h and covers 576 km in 11h 25m.
Route and halts
Schedule
| Train number | Station code | Departure station | Departure time | Departure day | Arrival station | Arrival time | Arrival day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19003 | DDR | Dadar | 12:20 AM | Sun,Tue,Thu | Bhusaval Junction | 12:00 PM | Sun,Tue,Thu |
| 19004 | BSL | Bhusaval Junction | 17:40 PM | Sun,Tue,Thu | Dadar | 05:05 AM | Mon,Wed,Fri |
Traction
Both trains are hauled by a Valsad Loco Shed-based WAP-4E or Vadodara Loco Shed-based WAP-5 electric locomotive from Bandra Terminus to Bhusaval.
See also
Notes
- Runs 3 days in a week for every direction.
