Khandesh Express

The 19003/19004 Khandesh Express is an express train belonging to Western Railway zone that runs between Bandra Terminus and Bhusaval Junction in India. It is currently being operated with 19003/19004 train numbers on tri-weekly basis.[1][2][3][4][5][6]

Khandesh Express
Overview
Service typeExpress
First service16 February 2019 (2019-02-16)
Current operator(s)Western Railway
Route
StartBandra Terminus (BDTS)
Stops15
EndBhusaval Junction (BSL)
Distance travelled576 km (358 mi)
Average journey time11 hrs 35 mins
Service frequencyTri-weekly [lower-alpha 1]
Train number(s)19003/19004
On-board services
Class(es)AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Observation facilitiesStandard ICF
Entertainment facilitiesNo
Baggage facilitiesNo
Technical
Rolling stock2
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed49 km/h (30 mph), including halts

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

The 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:

Schedule
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 Locomotive shed, Vadodara based WAP-4E or WAP-5.

See also

Notes
  1. Runs 3 days in a week for every direction.

References
  1. "19003/Bandra Terminus - Bhusaval Khandesh Express". India Rail Info.
  2. "19004/Bhusaval - Bandra Terminus Khandesh Express". India Rail Info.
  3. "पश्चिम रेलवे चलाएगी 2 नई ट्रेन". Dailyhunt.
  4. "Green Flag To Khandesh Express From Bhusawal Railway Station". Maharashtra Times.
  5. "खानदेश एक्सप्रेस कल से भेस्तान में ठहरेगी". Patrika (in Hindi).
  6. "पश्चिम रेलवे ने शुरू की ये नई ट्रेन, रेल यात्रियों को होगी सहूलियत". Zeebiz.


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