Gandhinagar Capital - Bhavnagar Terminus Intercity Express
Gandhinagar Capital - Bhavnagar Terminus Intercity-Express is an express train belonging to Western Railway zone that runs between Gandhinagar Capital and Bhavnagar Terminus in India. It is currently being operated with 19203//192040 train numbers on daily basis.[1][2][3][4]
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Intercity Express |
| First service | 10 February 2019 |
| Current operator(s) | Western Railway zone |
| Route | |
| Start | Gandhinagar Capital (GNC) |
| Stops | 20 |
| End | Bhavnagar Terminus (BVC) |
| Distance travelled | 310 km (193 mi) |
| Service frequency | Daily |
| Train number(s) | 19203//19204 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | General Unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | No |
| Catering facilities | No |
| Observation facilities | ICF coaches |
| Entertainment facilities | No |
| Baggage facilities | No |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | 1 |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 50 km/h (31 mph), including halts |
Service
19203/Gandhinagar Capital - Bhavnagar Terminus Intercity-Express has averages speed of 50 km/hr and covers 310 km in 6 hours 10 minutes. The 19204/Bhavnagar Terminus - Gandhinagar Capital Intercity-Express has averages speed of 49 km/hr and covers 310 km in 6 hours 10 minutes.
Schedule
| Train Number | Departure Station | Departure Time | Departure Day | Arrival Station | Arrival Time | Arrival Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14819 | Gandhinagar Capital | 17:45 | Daily | Bhavnagar Terminus | 23:55 | Daily |
| 14820 | Bhavnagar Terminus | 04:50 | Daily | Gandhinagar Capital | 11:10 | Daily |
Route
- Gandhinagar Capital
- Viramgam Junction
- Botad Junction
- Surendranagar Gate
- Bhavnagar Para
- Bhavnagar Terminus
Coach composite
The train has dedicated ICF Rakes and PM of rakes is done at Gandhinagar Capital. The train consist of 10 coaches :
- 8 General Unreserved
- 2 End on Generator
Traction
Both trains are hauled by a Vatva Loco Shed diesel WDM-3A locomotive from Gandhinagar to Bhavnagar and vice versa.
See also
- Gandhinagar Capital railway station
- Bhavnagar Terminus railway station
- Bhavnagar Terminus–Udhampur Janmabhoomi Express
References
- Additional General Second Class Coaches in 19 Trains on Permanent Basis
- Engineering blocks on Surendranagar-Botad section will affect some trains by April 17
- WESTERN RAILWAY TO ATTACH ADDITIONAL GENERAL SECOND CLASS COACHES IN 19 PAIRS OF TRAINS on PERMANENT BASIS
- 15 TRAINS FULLY CANCELLED & 16 TRAINS WILL BE SHORT –TERMINATED WITH PARTIAL CANCELLATION ON MAINLINE BY W.RLY IN VIEW OF CYCLONE 'VAYU'