Bandra Terminus–Hisar Superfast Express
The 22915/22916 Bandra Terminus – Hisar Superfast Express is a superfast belonging to Indian Railways that runs between Bandra Terminus and Hisar Junction in India.[1][2]
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Superfast |
| First service | 24 January 2014 |
| Current operator(s) | Western Railways |
| Route | |
| Start | Bandra Terminus (BDTS) |
| Stops | 28 |
| End | Hisar Junction (HSR) |
| Distance travelled | 1,407 km (874 mi) |
| Average journey time | 25 hours |
| Service frequency | Weekly |
| Train number(s) | 22915 / 22916 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper, General Unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | On-board Catering E-Catering |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | Standard Indian Railways coaches |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 57 km/h (35 mph) |
It operates as train number 22915 from Bandra Terminus to Hisar Junction and as train number 22916 in the reverse direction.[3]
Coaches
The train has standard ICF rakes with a max speed of 110 kmph. The train consist of 19 coaches :
- 1 AC II cum AC III Tier
- 1 AC II Tier
- 2 AC III Tier
- 7 Sleeper Coaches
- 6 General Unreserved
- 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake
As with most train services in India, Coach Composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.
Service
The 22915 Bandra Terminus – Hisar Superfast Express covers the distance of 1407 kilometres in 24 hours 35 mins (57 km/hr) & 1407 kilometres in 25 hours 00 mins (56 km/hr) as 22916 Hisar – Bandra Terminus Superfast Express.
As the average speed of the train is above 55 km/hr, as per Indian Railway rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.
Route and halts
The 22915/16 Bandra Terminus – Hisar Superfast Express runs via Vadodara Junction, Ahmedabad Junction, Abu Road, Jodhpur Junction, Churu Junction to Hisar Junction.
The important halts of the train are:
- Bandra Terminus
- Borivali
- Vapi
- Surat
- Bharuch Junction
- Vadodara Junction
- Anand Junction
- Nadiad Junction
- Ahmedabad Junction
- Sabarmati Junction
- Mahesana Junction
- Siddhpur
- Palanpur Junction
- Abu Road
- Pindwara
- Falna
- Rani
- Marwar Junction
- Pali Marwar
- Luni Junction
- Jodhpur Junction
- Merta Road Junction
- Degana Junction
- Didwana
- Ladnun
- Sujangarh
- Ratangarh Junction
- Churu Junction
- Sadulpur Junction
- Hisar Junction
Schedule
| Train Number | Station Code | Departure Station | Departure Time | Departure Day | Arrival Station | Arrival Time | Arrival Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22915 | BDTS | Bandra Terminus | 12:55 PM | Mon | Hisar Junction | 13:30 PM | Tue |
| 22916 | HSR | Hisar Junction | 15:45 PM | Tue | Bandra Terminus | 16:45 PM | Wed |
Rake sharing
The train shares its rake with 19061/19062 Bandra Terminus – Ramnagar Weekly Express
Traction
A Vadodara based WAP-4E or WAP-5 or WAP-7 hauls the train from Bandra Terminus to Ahmedabad Junction handing over to a Vatva-based WDM-3A or WDM-3D until Hisar Junction.
References
- "22915/Bandra Terminus – Hisar Weekly Superfast Express". India Rail Info.
- "22916/Hisar – Bandra Terminus Weekly Superfast Express". India Rail Info.
- "WR TO INTRODUCE THREE NEW EXPRESS TRAINS FROM BANDRA (T) TO JAISALMER , RAMNAGAR & HISAR". Western Railways. Mumbai. 23 January 2014. Archived from the original on 2 April 2016.