Hatia–SMVT Bengaluru Weekly Express
{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2018}}
{{Use Indian English|date=August 2018}}
{{Infobox rail service
| name = Hatia–SMVT Bengaluru Weekly Express
| image =
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| type = Express
| locale =
| first = {{start date and age|df=yes|2014|02|15}}
| last =
| operator = South Eastern Railway zone
| ridership =
| start = {{stnlnk|Hatia}} (HTE)
| stops = 25
| end = {{stnlnk|Sir M. Visvesvaraya Terminal, Bengaluru}} (SMVB)
| distance = {{convert|1885|km|0|abbr=on}}
| journey time = 32h 50m
| frequency = Weekly {{efn|Runs one day in a week for every direction.}}
| class = AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
| seating = No
| sleeping = Yes
| autorack =
| catering = On-board catering
E-catering
| observation = LHB coach
| entertainment = No
| baggage = No
| other facilities= Below the seats
| stock = 2
| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm|al=on|allk=on}}
| electrification =
| trainnumber = 18637/18638
| speed = {{convert|57|km/h|0|abbr=on}}, including halts
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The Hatia–SMVT Bengaluru Weekly Express is an express train belonging to South Eastern Railway zone, that runs between {{stnlnk|Hatia}} and Sir M. Visvesvaraya Terminal in India. It is currently being operated with 18637/18638 train numbers on a weekly basis.[http://www.swr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,4,268&dcd=1832&did=1501480869167CEBD40B0B10F3CE00BE82C2DBE5F4FA8.web91 DIVERSION OF TRAINS][http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Visakhapatnam/trains-cancelled-diverted-for-restoration-works/article19404685.ece Trains cancelled, diverted for restoration works][http://www.eastcoastrail.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&dcd=2523&id=0,4,268 TRAIN SERVICES RESUMED IN TITLAGARH-RAYAGADA RAILWAY SECTION]
Service
The 18637/Hatia–SMVT Bengaluru Express has an average speed of 55 km/h and covers 1890 km in 34h 15m. The 18638/SMVT Bengaluru–Hatia Express has an average speed of 51 km/h and covers 1890 km in 36h 45m.
Route and halts
The important halts of the train are:
- {{stnlnk|Hatia}}
- {{stnlnk|Rourkela Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Jharsuguda Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Sambalpur Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Titlagarh Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Rayagada}}
- {{stnlnk|Vizianagaram Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Visakhapatnam Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Vijayawada Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Renigunta Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Tirupati}}
- {{stnlnk|Krishnarajapuram}}
- {{stnlnk|Sir M. Visvesvaraya Terminal, Bengaluru}}
Coach composition
The train has standard LHB rakes with max speed of 160 km/h. The train consists of 16 coaches:
- 1 AC II Tier
- 4 AC III Tier
- 6 Sleeper coaches
- 3 General Unreserved
- 2 End-on Generator
Traction
Both trains are hauled by an Erode Loco Shed-based WAP-4 electric locomotive from Bangalore Cantonment to Visakhapatnam. From Visakhapatnam, trains are hauled by a Bokaro Steel City Loco Shed-based WDM-3A diesel locomotive up til Hatia.
Direction reversal
The train reverses its direction 1 times:
- {{stnlnk|Visakhapatnam Junction}}
See also
Notes
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References
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External links
- [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/22006 18637/Hatia - Bengaluru Cantt. Express] India Rail Info
- [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/22765 18638/Bengaluru Cantt. - Hatia Express] India Rail Info
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Category:Transport in Bengaluru
Category:Express trains in India
Category:Rail transport in Jharkhand
Category:Rail transport in Odisha
Category:Rail transport in Andhra Pradesh
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Category:Rail transport in Karnataka
Category:Railway services introduced in 2014
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