Khandesh Express

{{short description|Indian express train route}}

{{Use dmy dates|date=February 2019}}

{{Use Indian English|date=February 2019}}

{{Infobox rail service

| name = Khandesh Express

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| type = Express

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| first = {{start date and age|df=yes|2019|02|16}}

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| operator = Western Railway

| ridership =

| start = {{stnlnk|Bandra Terminus}} (BDTS)

| stops = 15

| end = {{stnlnk|Bhusaval Junction}} (BSL)

| distance = {{convert|576|km|0|abbr=on}}

| journeytime = 11 hrs 35 mins

| frequency = Tri-weekly {{efn|Runs 3 days in a week for every direction.}}

| class = AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved

| seating = Yes

| sleeping = Yes

| autorack =

| catering =

| observation = Standard ICF

| entertainment = No

| baggage = No

| other facilities =

| stock = 2

| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm|al=on|allk=on}}

| electrification =

| trainnumber = 19003/19004

| speed = {{convert|49|km/h|0|abbr=on}}, including halts

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The 19003/19004 Khandesh Express is an Express train belonging to Western Railway zone that runs between {{stnlnk|Bandra Terminus}} and {{stnlnk|Bhusaval Junction}} in India. It is currently being operated with 19003/19004 train numbers on tri-weekly basis.{{cite web|url=https://indiarailinfo.com/train/-train-bandra-terminus-bhusaval-khandesh-express-19003/95348/303/208|title=19003/Bandra Terminus–Bhusaval Khandesh Express|website=India Rail Info}}{{cite web|url=https://indiarailinfo.com/train/-train-bhusaval-bandra-terminus-khandesh-express-19004/95349/208/303|title=19004/Bhusaval–Bandra Terminus Khandesh Express|website=India Rail Info}}{{cite web|url=https://m.dailyhunt.in/news/india/hindi/hindusthan+samachar-epaper-hindusam/pashchim+relave+chalaegi+2+nai+tren-newsid-108813311|title=पश्चिम रेलवे चलाएगी 2 नई ट्रेन|website=Dailyhunt}}{{cite web|url=https://maharashtratimes.indiatimes.com/jalgaon-news/green-flag-to-khandesh-express-from-bhusawal-railway-station/articleshow/68028791.cms|title=Green Flag To Khandesh Express From Bhusawal Railway Station|website=Maharashtra Times}}{{cite web|url=https://www.patrika.com/surat-news/khandesh-express-to-be-closed-from-tomorrow-4197385/|title=खानदेश एक्सप्रेस कल से भेस्तान में ठहरेगी|website=Patrika|date=27 February 2019 |language=hi}}{{cite web|url=https://www.zeebiz.com/hindi/railways/new-train-has-been-launched-between-bandra-terminus-and-bhusaval-western-railway-5414|title=पश्चिम रेलवे ने शुरू की ये नई ट्रेन, रेल यात्रियों को होगी सहूलियत|website=Zeebiz}}

Coach composition

The train has standard ICF rakes with max speed of 110 km/h. The train consists of 15 coaches:

  • 1 AC II Tier
  • 2 AC III Tier
  • 4 Sleeper Coaches
  • 6 General Unreserved
  • 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake

Service

19003/ Bandra Terminus–Bhusaval Khandesh Express has an average speed of 49 km/h and covers 576 km in 11h 40m.

The 19004/ Bhusaval–Bandra Terminus Khandesh Express has an average speed of 50 km/h and covers 576 km in 11h 25m.

Route and halts

The important halts of the train are:

  • {{stnlnk|Bandra Terminus}}
  • {{stnlnk|Borivali}}
  • {{stnlnk|Virar}}
  • {{stnlnk|Palghar}}
  • {{stnlnk|Vapi}}
  • {{stnlnk|Valsad}}
  • {{stnlnk|Navsari}}
  • {{stnlnk|Bhestan}}
  • {{stnlnk|Bardoli}}
  • {{stnlnk|Navapur}}
  • {{stnlnk|Nandurbar}}
  • {{stnlnk|Dondaicha}}
  • {{stnlnk|Sindkheda}}
  • {{stnlnk|Nardana}}
  • {{stnlnk|Amalner}}
  • {{stnlnk|Dharangaon}}
  • {{stnlnk|Jalgaon Junction}}
  • {{stnlnk|Bhusaval Junction}}

Schedule

class="wikitable"
Train numberStation codeDeparture stationDeparture timeDeparture dayArrival stationArrival timeArrival day
19003BDTSBandra Terminus12:20 AMSun,Tue,ThuBhusaval Junction12:00 PMSun,Tue,Thu
19004BSLBhusaval Junction17:40 PMSun,Tue,ThuBandra Terminus05:05 AMMon,Wed,Fri

Traction

Both trains are hauled by a Valsad-based WAP-4E or Vadodara-based WAP-5.

See also

Notes

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References