Bikaner–Bilaspur Antyodaya Express
The 14719 / 14720 Bikaner - Bilaspur Antyodaya Express is an express train belonging to North Western Railway zone that runs between Bikaner Junction and Bilaspur Junction.[1][2]
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Antyodaya Express |
| Status | Discontinued from 11 June 2020 |
| First service | 13 July 2018 |
| Current operator(s) | North Western Railways |
| Route | |
| Start | Bikaner Junction (BKN) |
| Stops | 19 |
| End | Bilaspur Junction (BSP) |
| Distance travelled | 1,946 km (1,209 mi) |
| Average journey time | 37 hours 30 mins |
| Service frequency | Weekly [lower-alpha 1] |
| Train number(s) | 14719 / 14720 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | Unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | No |
| Catering facilities | No |
| Baggage facilities | Yes |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | LHB-Antyodaya |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 52 km/h (32 mph) Avg. Speed |
It is being operated with 14719/14720 train numbers on a weekly basis.[3]
Coach composition
The trains is completely general coaches trains designed by Indian Railways with features of LED screen display to show information about stations, train speed etc. Vending machines for water. Bio toilets in compartments as well as CCTV cameras and mobile charging points and toilet occupancy indicators.
Service
The 14719 Bikaner - Bilaspur Antyodaya Express has an average speed of 52 km/hr and covers 1946 km in 37 hrs 30 mins.[4]
The 14720 Bilaspur - Bikaner Antyodaya Express has an average speed of 51 km/hr and covers 1946 km in 38 hrs 10 mins.[5]
Service discontinued due to a low occupancy from 11 June 2020.
Route & Halts
The important halts of the train are:
- Bikaner Junction
- Suratgarh Junction
- Hanumangarh Junction
- Nohar
- Tahsil Bhadra
- Sadulpur Junction
- Churu Junction
- Ratangarh Junction
- Sujangarh
- Degana Junction
- Jaipur Junction
- Sawai Madhopur Junction
- Kota Junction
- Guna Junction
- Bina Malkhedi Junction
- Saugor
- Damoh
- Katni Murwara
- Shahdol
- Anuppur Junction
- Bilaspur Junction
Schedule
| Train Number | Station Code | Departure Station | Departure Time | Departure Day | Arrival Station | Arrival Time | Arrival Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14719 | BKN | Bikaner Junction | 08:10 AM | Wed | Bilaspur Junction | 21:40 PM | Thu |
| 14720 | BSP | Bilaspur Junction | 11:25 AM | Fri | Bikaner Junction | 01:35 AM | Sun |
Direction reversal
Train reverses its direction at:
Traction
Both trains are hauled by a Bhagat Ki Kothi based WDP 4 or WDP 4B between Bikaner Junction and Sawai Madhopur Junction. After Sawai Madhopur Junction, both trains are hauled by a Lallaguda or Royapuram based WAP 7.
See also
Notes
- Run once in a week for every direction.
References
- "केंद्रीय रेल राज्य मंत्री ने बीकानेर को दी ट्रेन की सौगात, अंत्योदय एक्सप्रेस को दिखाई हरी झंडी". Zee News.
- "बीकानेर से बिलासपुर के लिए नई ट्रेन अंत्योदय एक्सप्रेस शुरू, दमोह में होगा स्टापेज". Patrika.
- "Antyodaya Express to start from Bikaner to Bilaspur: Types of trains in India". India Today.
- "14719/Bikaner - Bilaspur Antyodaya Express". India Rail Info.
- "14720/Bilaspur - Bikaner Antyodaya Express". India Rail Info.
