Kutch Express
The 22955 / 22956 Kutch Superfast Express is a superfast belonging to Indian Railways that runs between Bandra Terminus and Bhuj. It is a daily service. It operates as train number 22955 from Bandra Terminus to Bhuj and as train number 22956 in the reverse direction.
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| Overview | |||||
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| Service type | Superfast | ||||
| Locale | Maharashtra & Gujarat | ||||
| First service | 2 October 1984 | ||||
| Current operator(s) | Western Railways | ||||
| Route | |||||
| Start | Bandra Terminus (BDTS) | ||||
| Stops | 20 | ||||
| End | Bhuj (BHUJ) | ||||
| Distance travelled | 839 km (521 mi) | ||||
| Average journey time | 15 hours 05 minutes | ||||
| Service frequency | Daily | ||||
| Train number(s) | 22955/22956 | ||||
| On-board services | |||||
| Class(es) | AC 1st Class, AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, Unreserved/General | ||||
| Seating arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Catering facilities | Available but No Pantry Car | ||||
| Technical | |||||
| Rolling stock | ICF Coaches | ||||
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) | ||||
| Operating speed | 110 km/h (68 mph) maximum 52.71 km/h (33 mph), including halts | ||||
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Initially it ran to/from Mumbai Central later it was amended to Bandra Terminus.
Coaches
The 22955/22956 Bandra Terminus - Bhuj Kutch Express has 1 AC 1st Class, 1 AC 2 tier, 4 AC 3 tier, 12 Sleeper Class & 6 Unreserved/General coaches.
As with most train services in India, Coach Composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.
Service
The 22955 Bandra Terminus - Bhuj Kutch Express covers the distance of 839 km in 15 hours 05 mins (55.48 km/hr).
The 22956 Bhuj - Bandra Terminus Kutch Express covers the distance of 839 km in 15 hours 10 mins (55.19 km/hr).
As the average speed of the train in both directions is above 55 km/h (34 mph), its fare includes a superfast surcharge.
Route & Halts
The 22955/22956 Kutch Express runs from Bandra Terminus via Surat, Vadodara Junction, Ahmedabad Junction, Gandhidham Junction to Bhuj.
Traction
Initially it would be hauled by a WCAM 1 engine until Ahmedabad. As Western Railway switched over to AC system in February 2012, it is hauled by a WAP 5 or WAP 4E engine from the Vadodara shed until Ahmedabad Junction after which a Sabarmati based WDP 4D takes over until Bhuj. It reverses direction at Gandhidham Junction.
Train History
- It was flagged off as 31DN/32UP Bombay Central Gandhidham Express with 9 halts.
- It was extended to Bhuj railway station on 3 June 2001 after completion of the Gandhidham - Bhuj BG line.
- On 8 February 2008 this train was shifted to Bandra Terminus.
- It used to run as 9031/9032 BDTS - New Bhuj Kutch Express.
- It was further renumbered as 9131/9132 from 15 June 2008.
- It will be made a Superfast Train with new number 22955/22956 Kutch Superfast Express from Date 1 October 2016.
Timetable
The 22955 Bandra Terminus - Bhuj Kutch Express leaves Bandra Terminus on a daily basis at 17:45 PM IST and reaches the Bhuj at 08:50 AM IST the next day.
The 22956 Bhuj - Bandra Terminus Kutch Express leaves Bhuj on a daily basis at 20:15 PM IST and reaches Bandra Terminus at 11:25 AM IST the next day.
Gallery
19132 Kutch Express at Bhuj railway station
22955 Kutch Express - MST pass holder coach
22955 Kutch Express at Bandra Terminus
22955 Kutch Express - AC 1st Class coach
22955 Kutch Express - AC 2 tier coach
22955 Kutch Express - AC 3 tier coach
22955 Kutch Express - AC 3 tier coach - B3
22955 Kutch Express - Sleeper Class coach
External links
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