Mumbai Central–New Delhi AC Suvidha Special Express explained

Mumbai Central–New Delhi AC Suvidha Special Express
Type:Superfast Express, Suvidha Express
First:1 October 2014
Last:28 June 2015
Operator:Western Railways
Stops:2
Distance:1384km (860miles)
Journey Time:16 hours
Frequency:Tri–weekly
Class:AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier
Seating:No
Sleeping:Yes
Catering:Pantry car attached
Observation:LHB coach
Stock:Standard Indian Railways LHB coach
Trainnumber:22913/22914
Speed:86.5km/h

Mumbai Central–New Delhi AC Suvidha Special Express was a Superfast Express train of the Suvidha Express category belonging to Western Railway zone that ran between and in India. It operated as train number 22913 from Mumbai Central to New Delhi and as train number 22914 in the reverse direction, serving the states of Maharashtra and Delhi. It was one of the fastest train on Mumbai-Delhi Sector, at its maximum speed of 125 - 130 km/h.

As of 1 July 2015, this train service has been discontinued.

Coaches

The 22913 / 14 Mumbai Central–New Delhi AC Suvidha Special Express had 5 AC 2 tier, 8 AC 3 tier and 2 End on Generator coaches. In addition, it carried a pantry car and the final fare was inclusive of catering charges.

Service

The 22913 Mumbai Central–New Delhi AC Suvidha Special Express covered the distance of 1384 kilometres in 15 hours 55 mins (86.95 km/h) and in 16 hours 05 mins as 22914 New Delhi–Mumbai Central AC Suvidha Special Express (86.05 km/h).

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

Routeing and technical halts

The 22913 / 14 Mumbai Central–New Delhi AC Suvidha Special Express ran from Mumbai Central with technical halts at and via, to New Delhi.

Traction

As the entire route is fully electrified, a Vadodara or Ghaziabad-based WAP-5 or WAP-7 powered the train for its entire journey.

Timings

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