Solapur–Bijapur Express
{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2018}}
{{Use Indian English|date=August 2018}}
{{Orphan|date=June 2018}}
{{Infobox rail service
| name = Solapur–Bijapur Express
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| type = Superfast
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| first = {{start date and age|df=yes|2015|07|05}}
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| operator = Central Railway zone
| ridership =
| start = {{stnlnk|Solapur}} (SUR)
| stops = 3
| end = {{stnlnk|Bijapur}} (BJP)
| distance = {{convert|109.8|km|abbr=on}}
| journeytime = 2 hours 10 minutes
| frequency = Two days {{efn|Runs two days in a week for every direction.}}
| class = First AC, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper 3 Tier, Unreserved
| seating = No
| sleeping = Yes
| autorack =
| catering = No
| observation =
| entertainment = No
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| stock = 2
| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm}}
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| train number = 11031/11032
| speed = {{cvt|51|km/h}}
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Solapur–Bijapur Express is an intercity train of the Indian Railways connecting {{stnlnk|Solapur}} in Maharashtra and {{stnlnk|Bijapur}} of Karnataka. It is currently being operated with 11031/11032 train numbers on a daily basis.[http://www.cr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&dcd=3080&id=0,4,268 Salient Features Central Railway Portion of New Western Zone Time Table effective from 1.10.2015][http://epaperbeta.timesofindia.com/Article.aspx?eid=31806&articlexml=Four-trains-may-be-cancelled-24012016007033 Four trains may be cancelled]{{dead link|date=April 2024|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}
Service
The 11031/Solapur–Bijapur Express has an average speed of 51 km/h and covers 109.8 km in 2 hrs 10 mins. 11032/Bijapur–Solapur Express has an average speed of 39 km/h and 110 km in 2 hrs 50 mins.{{citation needed|date=August 2018}}
Route and halts
The important halts of the train are:
- {{stnlnk|Solapur}}
- {{stnlnk|Hotgi Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Indi Road}}
- {{stnlnk|Nimbal}}
- {{stnlnk|Bijapur}}
Coach composition
The train consists of 12 coaches:
- 1 AC First-class
- 2 AC III Tier
- 4 Sleeper coaches
- 4 General
- 2 Second-class Luggage/parcel van
Traction
Both trains are hauled by a Pune Loco Shed-based WDM-3D diesel locomotive from Solapur to Bijapur.
Rake sharing
This train shares a with 22139/22140 Solapur–Mumbai CST Express.
Notes
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External links
- [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/solapur-vijayapura-express-11031/22405/147/1150 11031/Solapur–Vijayapura Express]
- [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/vijayapur-solapur-express-11032/22406/1150/147 11032/Vijayapur–Solapur Express]
References
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Category:Express trains in India
Category:Rail transport in Maharashtra
Category:Rail transport in Karnataka
Category:Railway services introduced in 2015
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