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Bandra Terminus–Jamnagar Humsafar Express

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Bandra Terminus - Jamnagar
Humsafar Express
Overview
Service typeHumsafar Express
First service4 March 2019; 5 years ago (2019-03-04)
Current operator(s)Western Railways
Route
TerminiBandra Terminus (BDTS)
Jamnagar (JAM)
Stops12
Distance travelled813 km (505 mi)
Average journey time14 hrs 30 mins
Service frequencyTri-Weekly [a]
Train number(s)22923 / 22924
On-board services
Class(es)AC 3 tier
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesAvailable
Observation facilitiesLarge windows
Technical
Rolling stockLHB Humsafar
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed55 km/h (34 mph) Avg. Speed

The 22923 / 22924 Bandra Terminus - Jamnagar Humsafar Express is a superfast train belonging to Western Railway zone that runs between Bandra Terminus and Jamnagar.

It is currently being operated with 22923/22924 train numbers on tri-weekly basis.[1][2][3]

Coach composition

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The train was completely 3-tier AC sleeper trains designed by Indian Railways with features of LED screen display to show information about stations, train speed etc. and will have announcement system as well, Vending machines for tea, coffee and milk, Bio toilets in compartments as well as CCTV cameras. Now the train consists of three-tier AC sleeper coaches and non-ac sleeper coaches.

Service

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The 22923/Bandra Terminus - Jamnagar Humsafar Express has an average speed of 56 km/h, and covers 813 km in 14 hrs 30 mins.[4]

The 22924/Jamnagar - Bandra Terminus Humsafar Express has an average speed of 60 km/h, and covers 813 km in 13 hrs 30 mins.[5]

Route and halts

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The important halts of the train are :

Schedule

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Train Number Station Code Departure Station Departure Time Departure Day Arrival Station Arrival Time Arrival Day
22923 BDTS Bandra Terminus 23:55 PM Mon,Thu,Sat Jamnagar 14:25 PM Sun,Tue,Fri
22924 JAM Jamnagar 20:00 PM Sun,Tue,Fri Bandra Terminus 09:30 AM Mon,Wed,Sat

Rake sharing

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The train share its rake with 19091/19092 Bandra Terminus–Gorakhpur Humsafar Express.

Traction

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Both trains are hauled by a Vadodara Electric Loco Shed based WAP 7 locomotive from Bandra Terminus to Jamnagar and vice-versa.

See also

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Notes

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  1. ^ Runs three days in a week for every direction.

References

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  1. ^ "New Humsafar Express between Jamnagar and Bandra Terminus flagged off by PM Modi! Schedule, special features". Financial Express.
  2. ^ "New train to Mumbai a big boost for business". Times of India.
  3. ^ "Narendra Modi flags off Bandra- Jamnagar Humsafar Express". Tourism News Live.
  4. ^ "22923/Bandra Terminus - Jamnagar Humsafar Express". India Rail Info.
  5. ^ "22924/Jamnagar - Bandra Terminus Humsafar Express". India Rail Info.