Kutch Express
{{Short description|Train in India}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=January 2016}}
{{Use Indian English|date=January 2016}}
{{Infobox rail service
| name = Kutch Superfast Express
| image =
| caption =
| type = Superfast
| locale = Maharashtra & Gujarat
| first = {{start date and age|df=yes|1984|10|02}}
| last =
| operator = Western Railway
| ridership =
| start = {{stnlnk|Bandra Terminus}} (BDTS)
| stops = 19
| end = {{stnlnk|Bhuj}} (BHUJ)
| distance = {{convert|840|km|0|abbr=on}}
| journeytime = 14 hours 45 minutes
| frequency = Daily
| class = AC First, AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved
| seating = Yes
| sleeping = Yes
| autorack =
| catering = On-board catering,
E-catering
| observation = Large windows
| entertainment =
| baggage = Available
| otherfacilities = Below the seats
| stock = LHB coach
| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm|allk=on}}
| el =
| trainnumber = 22955 / 22956
| speed = {{convert|130|km/h|0|abbr=on}} maximum,
{{convert|57|km/h|0|abbr=on}} average including halts
| map = 250px
| map_state =
}}
The 22955 / 22956 Kutch Superfast Express is a Superfast Express train belonging to Indian Railways that runs between Bandra Terminus and {{stnlnk|Bhuj}}. It is a daily service. It operates as train number 22955 from Bandra Terminus to Bhuj and as train number 22956 in the reverse direction.
Initially it ran to/from {{stnlnk|Mumbai Central}} later it was amended to Bandra Terminus.
Coaches
22955/22956 Bandra Terminus–Bhuj Kutch Express has 1 AC 1st Class, 1 AC 2 tier, 4 AC 3 tier, 10 Sleeper Class & 3 Unreserved/General coaches.
As with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.
Service
22955 Bandra Terminus–Bhuj Kutch Express covers the distance of 839 km in 15 hours 05 mins (55.48 km/h).
22956 Bhuj–Bandra Terminus Kutch Express covers the distance of 839 km in 15 hours 10 mins (55.19 km/h).
As the average speed of the train in both directions is above {{convert|55|km/h|0|abbr=on}}, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.
Route and halts
The 22955/22956 Kutch Superfast Express runs from Bandra Terminus via {{stnlnk|Borivali}}, Palghar, Vapi, {{stnlnk|Valsad}}, {{stnlnk|Surat}}, {{stnlnk|Bharuch Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Vadodara Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Anand Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Ahmedabad Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Viramgam Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Samakhiali Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Gandhidham Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Adipur Junction}} to Bhuj.
Traction
Both trains are hauled by a Vadodara Loco Shed based WAP-7 electric locomotive from Bandra Terminus to Bhuj and vice versa.
Direction reversal
The train reverses its direction once at;
- {{stnlnk|Gandhidham Junction}}.
Train history
- It was flagged off as 31DN/32UP Bombay Central–Gandhidham Express with 9 halts.
- It was extended to Bhuj railway station on 3 June 2001 after completion of the Gandhidham–Bhuj BG line.
- On 8 February 2008 this train was shifted to Bandra Terminus.
- It used to run as 9031/9032 BDTS–New Bhuj Kutch Express.
- It was further renumbered as 9131/9132 from 15 June 2008.
- It will be made a Superfast Train with new number 22955/22956 Kutch Superfast Express from Date 1 October 2016.
Timetable
The 22955 Bandra Terminus–Bhuj Kutch Express leaves Bandra Terminus on a daily basis at 17:45 PM IST and reaches Bhuj at 08:50 AM IST the next day.
The 22956 Bhuj–Bandra Terminus Kutch Express leaves Bhuj on a daily basis at 20:15 PM IST and reaches Bandra Terminus at 11:25 AM IST the next day.
Gallery
File:19132 Kutch Express at Bhuj railway station.jpg|19132 Kutch Express at Bhuj railway station
File:22955 Kutch Express - MST pass holder coach.jpg|22955 Kutch Express – MST pass holder coach
File:22955 Kutch Express with HOG equipped Vadodara based WAP 7 loco.jpg|22955 Kutch Express with HOG-equipped Vadodara-based WAP-7 loco
File:22955 Kutch Express at Bandra Terminus.jpg|22955 Kutch Express at Bandra Terminus
File:22955 Kutch Express - Trainboard with HOG equipped Vadodara based WAP 7 loco.jpg|22955 Kutch Express – Trainboard with HOG-equipped Vadodara-based WAP-7 loco
File:22955 Kutch Express - AC 1st class coach.jpg|22955 Kutch Express – AC 1st Class coach
File:22955 Kutch Express - AC 2 tier coach.jpg|22955 Kutch Express – AC 2 tier coach
File:22955 Kutch Express - AC 3 tier coach.jpg|22955 Kutch Express – AC 3 tier coach
File:22955 Kutch Express - AC 3 tier coach - B3.jpg|22955 Kutch Express – AC 3 tier coach – B3
File:22955 Kutch Express - Sleeper coach.jpg|22955 Kutch Express – Sleeper Class coach
External links
- {{cite web|url=http://irse.forumco.com/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=2512|title=irse – Powered by ForumCo.com – The Forum Company|publisher=irse.forumco.com|accessdate=28 Apr 2014}}
References
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- {{cite web|url=http://www.irfca.org/faq/faq-seltrain.html#other|title=[IRFCA] Indian Railways FAQ: Famous Trains of IR|publisher=IRFCA|accessdate=28 Apr 2014}}
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Category:Express trains in India
Category:Rail transport in Gujarat
Category:Transport in Kutch district
Category:Rail transport in Maharashtra