Bandra Terminus–Hisar Superfast Express

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Bandra Terminus–Hisar Superfast Express
Overview
Service typeSuperfast
LocaleMaharashta, Gujarat, Rajasthan & Haryana
First service24 January 2014; 10 years ago (2014-01-24)
Current operator(s)Western Railways
Route
TerminiBandra Terminus (BDTS)
Hisar Junction (HSR)
Stops28
Distance travelled1,407 km (874 mi)
Average journey time24 hours 45 minutes
Service frequencyWeekly
Train number(s)22915 / 22916
On-board services
Class(es)AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesOn-board catering,
E-catering
Observation facilitiesLarge windows
Other facilitiesBelow the seats
Technical
Rolling stockLHB coach
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed57 km/h (35 mph)

The 22915 / 22916 Bandra Terminus–Hisar Superfast Express is a Superfast Express belonging to Indian Railways that runs between Bandra Terminus and Hisar Junction in India.[1][2]

It operates as train number 22915 from Bandra Terminus to Hisar Junction and as train number 22916 in the reverse direction.[3]

Coaches[edit]

The train has standard ICF rakes with a max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 19 coaches:

  • 2 AC II Tier
  • 4 AC III Tier
  • 8 Sleeper coaches
  • 2 General Unreserved
  • 1 Seating cum Luggage Rake
  • 1 End on Generator

As with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.

Service[edit]

22915 Bandra Terminus–Hisar Superfast Express covers the distance of 1407 kilometres in 24 hours 35 mins (57 km/h) & 1407 kilometres in 25 hours 00 mins (56 km/h) as 22916 Hisar–Bandra Terminus Superfast Express.

As the average speed of the train is above 55 km/h, as per Indian Railways rules, its fare includes a Superfast Express surcharge.

Route and halts[edit]

The important halts of the train are:

Schedule[edit]

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[edit]

The train shares its rake with 19061/19062 Bandra Terminus–Ramnagar Express

Traction[edit]

A Vadodara-based WAP-7 locomotive hauls the train from Bandra Terminus to Ahmedabad Junction handing over to a Vatva-based WDM-3A / WDM-3D locomotive until Hisar Junction.

References[edit]

  1. ^ "22915/Bandra Terminus – Hisar Weekly Superfast Express". India Rail Info.
  2. ^ "22916/Hisar – Bandra Terminus Weekly Superfast Express". India Rail Info.
  3. ^ "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.