Bhagat Ki Kothi–Bilaspur Express Explained

Bhagat Ki Kothi–Bilaspur Superfast Express
Type:Superfast
Locale:Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh & Rajasthan
Operator:South East Central Railway
Start: (BSP)
Stops:31
End: (BGKT)
Distance:1820km (1,130miles)
Journeytime:34 hours 40 minutes
Frequency:Bi-weekly
Class:AC First class, AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
Seating:Yes
Sleeping:Yes
Catering:On-board catering,
E-catering
Observation:Large windows
Baggage:No
Otherfacilities:Below the seats
Stock:LHB coach
Trainnumber:20843 / 20844
Sharing:Rakesh sharing with 20845/20846 Bilaspur-Bikaner Express.
Speed:130km/h maximum,
52km/h average including halts.

The 20843 / 20844 Bhagat Ki Kothi–Bilaspur Superfast Express is one of the superfast trains of South East Central Railway zone which runs between Bilaspur Junction railway station of Bilaspur, city of Chhattisgarh and Bhagat Ki Kothi railway station, a suburban railway station in Jodhpur, Rajasthan.[1] [2] [3] [4]

Arrival and departure

Train number 20843 departs from Bilaspur Junction on Monday and Tuesday at 18:20, reaching Bhagat Ki Kothi the next day at 05:00. Train number 20844 departs from Bhagat Ki Kothi on Thursday and Sunday at 00:05, reaching Bilaspur Junction the next day at 12:45.

Routes and halts

The important halts of the train are:

Traction

As the route is yet to be fully electrified, it is hauled by a Bhilai Loco Shed-based WAP-7 electric locomotive from Bilaspur Junction up to handing over to a Bhagat Ki Kothi Loco Shed-based WDP-4 / WDP-4B / WDP-4D diesel locomotive for the remainder of the journey until Bhagat Ki Kothi.

Direction reversal

This train reverses its direction 3 times,

Coach composition

This service has six GS coaches, seven Sleeper coaches, three B1, B2, B3 coaches, three AC coaches, and two End on Generation (EOG) coaches.

Speed and frequency

The train runs with a top speed of 130 km/h and an average speed of 55 km/h.[5]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: पुराने सिस्टम में आधुनिक सुविधा, नतीजा तकनीकी खामियां. 1 March 2016. Jagran.com. hi.
  2. Web site: Additional One AC Coach in 4 pairs of trains. 2 February 2016. Western Railway.
  3. Web site: रेलमंत्री के रिमोट दबाते ही भगत की कोठी हुई नियमित. Railways Minister has regular remote press of Bhagat's Kothi. hi. 2 February 2016.
  4. Web site: Minister of Railways Flagged off Bilaspur–Bhagat Ki Kothi Express. Press Information Bureau. 1 February 2016.
  5. Web site: 20844/Bhagat Ki Kothi - Bilaspur SF Express - Bhagat ki Kothi to Bilaspur SECR/South East Central Zone - Railway Enquiry.
  6. Web site: 18244 Bhagat Ki Kothi Bilaspur Express Train Schedule & Route Details - RailYatri.