Bhubaneswar–SMVT Bengaluru Weekly Superfast Express explained

Bhubaneswar–SMVT Bengaluru Weekly Superfast Express
Type:Superfast
Operator:East Coast Railway zone
Start: (BBS)
Stops:16
End: (SMVB)
Distance:1511km (939miles)
Journey Time:27h 20m
Frequency:Weekly
Class:AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
Seating:No
Sleeping:Yes
Catering:On-board catering
E-catering
Observation:ICF coach
Entertainment:No
Baggage:No
Other Facilities:Below the seats
Stock:2
Trainnumber:12845/12846
Speed:55km/h, including halts

Bhubaneswar–SMVT Bengaluru Weekly Superfast Express is a Superfast train belonging to East Coast Railway zone that runs between and Sir M. Visvesvaraya Terminal, Bengaluru in India. It is currently being operated with 12845/12846 train numbers on a weekly basis.[1] [2] [3]

Service

The 12845/Bhubaneswar–Bengaluru Cantt. Superfast Express has an average speed of 49 km/h and covers 1511 km in 27h 20m. The 12845/Bhubaneswar–Bengaluru Cantt. Superfast Express has an average speed of 56 km/h and covers 1511 km in 26h 45m.

Route and halts

The important halts of the train are:

Coach composition

The train has standard LHB rakes with max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 23 coaches:

Traction

Both trains are hauled by a Visakhapatnam Loco Shed-based WAP-4 electric locomotive from Bhubaneswar to Visakhapatnam. From Visakhapatnam trains are hauled by an Erode Loco Shed-based WAP-4 electric locomotive from Bhubaneswar and vice versa.

Rake sharing

The train shares its rake with 12829/12830 Bhubaneswar–Chennai Central Express.

Direction reversal

The train reverses its direction 1 times:

Schedule

Train number Station code Departure station Departure time Departure day Arrival station Arrival time Arrival day
12845 BBS Bhubaneswar 7:30 AM Sunday Bangalore Cantonment 10:50 AM Monday
12846 BNC Bangalore Cantonment 8:25 AM Tuesday Bhubaneswar 11:15 AM Wednesday

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. http://www.scr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,5,268&dcd=8794&did=14918224602276B07F10DCF25F33025BB54352085C29E.web91 Trains Rescheduled/Partially Cancelled due to Traffic Block
  2. http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-andhrapradesh/passengers-furious-over-yeswantapur-special-delay/article19153202.ece Passengers furious over Yeswantapur special delay
  3. https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2016/feb/01/south-central-railway-regulates-trains-in-rajahmundry-vizag-section-886933.html South Central Railway Regulates Trains in Rajahmundry-Vizag Section