Solapur–Bijapur Express

{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2018}}

{{Use Indian English|date=August 2018}}

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{{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

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| 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

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| catering = No

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| 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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References