Shalimar–Bhuj Weekly Superfast Express Explained

Shalimar–Bhuj Weekly Superfast Express
Type:Superfast Express
Locale:West Bengal, Jharkhand, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh & Gujarat
Operator:South Eastern Railway
Start: (SHM)
Stops:30
End: (BHUJ)
Distance:2419km (1,503miles)
Journeytime:42 hrs 40 mins
Frequency:Weekly
Class:AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
Seating:Yes
Sleeping:Yes
Catering:E-catering
On-board catering
Observation:Large windows
Baggage:Available
Otherfacilities:Below the seats
Stock:LHB Coach
Gauge:Broad Gauge
Trainnumber:22829 / 22830
Speed:57km/h average with halts.

The 22829 / 22830 Shalimar–Bhuj Weekly Superfast Express is a Superfast Express train belonging to South Eastern Railway zone that runs between of Kolkata and of Kutch in India. It is currently being operated with 22829/22830 train numbers on a weekly basis.[1] [2]

Coach composition

The train has Modern LHB rakes with max speed of 130 kmph. The train consists of 22 coaches:

Service

22829/ Bhuj–Shalimar Weekly Superfast Express has an average speed of 57 km/h and covers 2419 km in 42 hrs 25 mins.

22830/ Shalimar–Bhuj Weekly Superfast Express has an average speed of 57 km/h and covers 2419 km in 42 hrs 25 mins.

Route & halts

The important halts of the train are:

Schedule

Train number Station code Departure station Departure time Departure day Arrival station Arrival time Arrival day
22829 BHUJ Bhuj 15:05 PM Tue Shalimar 10:00 AM Thu
22830 SHM Shalimar 20:20 PM Sat Bhuj 16:30 PM Mon

Direction reversal

Train reverses its direction one times at :

Rake sharing

The train shares its rake with;

Traction

Both trains are hauled by a Santragachi Loco Shed-based WAP-7 electric locomotive from Shalimar to Bhuj and vice versa.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 22829/Bhuj - Shalimar Weekly Superfast Express. India Rail Info.
  2. Web site: 22830/Shalimar–Bhuj Weekly Superfast Express. India Rail Info.