Bilaspur–Rewa Express Explained

Bilaspur–Rewa Express
Type:Express
Operator:South East Central Railway zone
Start: (BSP)
Stops:37
End: (REWA)
Distance:467km (290miles)
Journey Time:11h 15m
Frequency:Daily
Class:AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
Seating:No
Sleeping:Yes
Catering:E-catering
Observation:ICF coach
Entertainment:No
Baggage:No
Other Facilities:Below the seats
Stock:2
Electrification:Up to Katni with electric loco link WAP-7 of BHILAI LOCO SHED
Trainnumber:18247/18248
Speed:41km/h, including halts

The Bilaspur–Rewa Express is an Express train belonging to South East Central Railway zone that runs between and Rewa Terminal in India. It is currently being operated with 18247/18248 train numbers on a daily basis.[1] [2] [3] The updated link form wag-5 is wap-7 bhilai shed.

Service

The 18247/Bilaspur–Rewa Express has an average speed of 41 km/h and covers 467 km in 11h 15m. The 18248/Rewa–Bilaspur Express has an average speed of 40 km/h and covers 467 km in 11h 40m.

Route and halts

The important halts of the train are:

Coach composition

The train has standard ICF rakes with max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 14 coaches :

Traction

Both trains were hauled by a Bhilai Electric Loco Shed-based WAG-5 or WAM-4 electric locomotive from Bilaspur to Katni before! Now the new link up to Katni for the train is WAP-7 of Bhilai Electric Loco Shed. From Katni, trains are hauled by a Katni Diesel Loco Shed-based WDM-3A or WDG-3A locomotive up til Rewa.

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. http://www.wcr.indianrailways.gov.in/uploads/files/1489733593960-WCR%20NEWS%20RELEASE.pdf BSP Rewa converted into Express, ET KTE and KTE STA clubbed and converted into Express, Temporary augmentation of a Sleeper in JBP SMNH
  2. http://www.wcr.indianrailways.gov.in/uploads/files/1487054856831-WCR%20NEWS%20RELEASE.pdf Temporary Cancellation of Trains and Extra Coaches in a few trains
  3. Web site: Non interlocking work will effect many train services . 14 February 2017 . West Central Railway . 19 October 2018 .