22473/22474 Bandra Terminus–Bikaner Superfast Express is a Superfast train belonging to

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that runs between and in India. It is currently being operated with 22473/22474 train numbers on a weekly basis.

Service

*22473/Bikaner–Bandra Terminus Superfast Express has an average speed of 55 km/h and covers 1212 km in 21h 55m. *22474/Bandra Terminus–Bikaner Superfast Express has an average speed of 55 km/h and covers 1212 km in 22h 00m.

Route and halts

The important halts of the train are: * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

Schedule

Coach composition

The train has standard ICF rakes with max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 21 coaches: * 1 AC II Tier * 4 AC III Tier * 8 Sleeper coaches * 6 General * 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake

Traction

Both trains are hauled by an

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-based

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WAP-4E The Indian locomotive class WAP-4 is a class of 25 kV AC electric locomotives that was developed in 1993 by Chittaranjan Locomotive Works for Indian Railways. The model name stands for broad gauge (W), AC Current (A), Passenger traffic (P) ...

electric locomotive from Bandra to

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. From Ahmedabad trains are hauled by a Diesel Loco Shed, Ajmer-based

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diesel locomotives uptil Bikaner, and vice versa.

Rake sharing

The train shares its rake with 12495/12496

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Notes

References

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