Miraj Jn - Bikaner Weekly Express
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Express |
| First service |
|
| Current operator(s) | North Western Railway |
| Route | |
| Start | Miraj Junction (MRJ) |
| Stops | 33 |
| End | Bikaner (BKN) |
| Distance travelled | 1,635 km (1,016 mi) |
| Average journey time | 30h 30m |
| Service frequency | Weekly |
| Train number(s) | 20475 / 20476 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper, General Unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | Available |
| Observation facilities | Large windows |
| Baggage facilities | Available |
| Other facilities | Below the seats |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | ICF coach |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 110 km/h (68 mph) maximum, 54 km/h (34 mph) average including halts |
The 20475 / 20476 Miraj Junction–Bikaner Junction Weekly Superfast Express is a Superfast Express train belonging to Indian Railways – North Western Railway zone that runs between Miraj Junction and Bikaner Junction in India.[1]
It operates as train number 20475 from Bikaner Junction to Miraj Junction and as train number 20476 in the reverse direction, serving the states of Maharashtra, Gujarat, Rajasthan.
Coaches
20475/20476 Miraj–Bikaner Weekly Superfast Express has 7 Sleeper, 5 AC 3 tier, 2 AC 2 Tier, 4 General Unreserved & 2 Luggage coaches.
As is customary with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.
| Loco | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GS | GS | A2 | A1 | B5 | B4 | B3 | B2 | B1 | S7 | S6 | S5 | S4 | S3 | S2 | S1 | GS | GS |
- SLR consists of Luggage coaches
- S consists of Sleeper coaches
- B consists of AC 3 Tier coaches
- A consists of AC 2 Tier coaches
- GS consists of General Unreserved coaches
Service
20475 Bikaner Junction - Miraj Junction Weekly Superfast Express covers the distance of 1,635 km (1,016 mi) in 30 hours 30 minutes (54.00 km/h) and in 30 hours 15 minutes as 20476 Miraj Junction - Bikaner Junction Weekly Superfast Express (54.00 km/h).
As the average speed of the train is above 55 km/h (34 mph), as per Indian Railways rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge. The train has a maximum speed of 110 kmph.
Routing
The 20475/20476 Miraj–Bikaner Weekly Superfast Express runs from Miraj Junction via Sangli, Satara, Pune Junction, Lonavala, Kalyan Junction, Vasai Road, Vapi, Surat, Vadodara Junction, Ahmedabad Junction, Abu Road, Marwar Junction, Jodhpur, Merta Road Junction to Bikaner.
Operation
- 20475 Bikaner - Miraj Express leaves Bikaner Junction every Monday and arrives at Hazrat Nizamuddin the next day.
- 20476 Miraj - Bikaner Weekly Superfast Express leaves Miraj Junction every Tuesday and arrives at Bikaner Junction the next day.
References
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