Bandra Terminus–Jamnagar Humsafar Express

The 22923 / 22924 Bandra Terminus - Jamnagar Humsafar Express is a superfast train belonging to Western Railway zone that runs between Bandra Terminus and Jamnagar.

Bandra Terminus - Jamnagar Humsafar Express
Overview
Service typeHumsafar Express
First service4 March 2019 (2019-03-04)
Current operator(s)Western Railways
Route
StartBandra Terminus (BDTS)
Stops12
EndJamnagar (JAM)
Distance travelled812 km (505 mi)
Average journey time14 hrs 30 mins
Service frequencyTri-Weekly [lower-alpha 1]
Train number(s)22923 / 22924
On-board services
Class(es)AC 3 tier
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesAvailable
Observation facilitiesLarge windows
Technical
Rolling stockLHB Humsafar
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed55 km/h (34 mph) Avg. Speed

It is currently being operated with 22923/22924 train numbers on tri-weekly basis.[1][2][3]

Coach Composition

The trains are completely 3-tier AC sleeper trains designed by Indian Railways with features of LED screen display to show information about stations, train speed etc. and will have announcement system as well, Vending machines for tea, coffee and milk, Bio toilets in compartments as well as CCTV cameras.

Service

The 22923/Bandra Terminus - Jamnagar Humsafar Express has an average speed of 55 km/hr, and covers 812 km in 14 hrs 40 mins.[4]

The 22924/Jamnagar - Bandra Terminus Humsafar Express has an average speed of 57 km/hr, and covers 812 km in 14 hrs 20 mins.[5]

Route & Halts

The important halts of the train are :

Schedule
Train NumberStation CodeDeparture StationDeparture TimeDeparture DayArrival StationArrival TimeArrival Day
22923BDTSBandra Terminus23:55 PMMon,Wed,SatJamnagar14:35 PMSun,Tue,Thu
22924JAMJamnagar20:00 PMSun,Tue,ThuBandra Terminus10:20 AMMon,Wed,Fri

Traction

Both trains are hauls by a Vadodara Electric Loco Shed based WAP 7 locomotive up to Ahmedabad Junction. After Ahmedabad Junction, both trains are hauls by a Vatva Diesel Loco Shed based WDM 3A or WDM 3D locomotive up to Jamnagar and back.

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See also

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

References
  1. "New Humsafar Express between Jamnagar and Bandra Terminus flagged off by PM Modi! Schedule, special features". Financial Express.
  2. "New train to Mumbai a big boost for business". Times of India.
  3. "Narendra Modi flags off Bandra- Jamnagar Humsafar Express". Tourism News Live.
  4. "22923/Bandra Terminus - Jamnagar Humsafar Express". India Rail Info.
  5. "22924/Jamnagar - Bandra Terminus Humsafar Express". India Rail Info.
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