Bandra Terminus–Bhagat Ki Kothi Humsafar Express

The 20943 / 20944 Bandra Terminus - Bhagat Ki Kothi Humsafar Express is an express train belonging to Western Railway zone that runs between Bandra Terminus and Bhagat Ki Kothi. It is currently being operated with 20943/20944 train numbers on a weekly basis.^[1][2][3][4]

Bandra Terminus - Bhagat Ki Kothi Humsafar Express
Overview
Service type	Humsafar Express
First service	7 June 2018; 7 years ago (2018-06-07)
Current operator(s)	Western Railways
Route
Termini	Bandra Terminus (BDTS) Bhagat Ki Kothi (BGKT)
Stops	8
Distance travelled	933.4 km (580 mi)
Average journey time	17 hours 05 mins
Service frequency	Weekly [a]
Train number(s)	20943 / 20944
On-board services
Class(es)	AC 3 tier
Seating arrangements	Yes
Sleeping arrangements	Yes
Catering facilities	Available
Observation facilities	Large windows
Technical
Rolling stock	LHB Humsafar
Track gauge	1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed	55 km/h (34 mph)
Route map Legend Bandra Terminus Borivali - Vadodara Borivali Maharashtra Gujarat border Vapi Surat Vadodara Junction Ahmedabad Junction Palanpur - Pali Marwar Palanpur Junction Gujarat Rajasthan border Abu Road Jawai Bandh Pali Marwar Bhagat Ki Kothi 20943 - Bandra Terminus → Bhagat Ki Kothi 20944 - Bhagat Ki Kothi → Bandra Terminus

Coach composition

The trains is 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.

Service

The 20943/Bandra Terminus - Bhagat ki Kothi Humsafar Express has an average speed of 55 km/h and covers 933.4 km in 17h 05m.

The 20944/Bhagat ki Kothi - Bandra Terminus Humsafar Express has an average speed of 54 km/h and covers 933.4 km in 16h 50m.

Traction

Both trains are hauled by a Vadodara based WAP 5 / WAP 7 HOG Equipped locomotive from BDTS to BGKT and vice-versa.

Route and halts

The important halts of the train are:

• Bandra Terminus
• Borivali
• Vapi
• Surat
• Vadodara Junction
• Ahmedabad Junction
• Palanpur
• Abu Road
• Pali Marwar
• Bhagat Ki Kothi

Schedule

Train Number	Station Code	Departure Station	Departure Time	Departure Day	Arrival Station	Arrival Time	Arrival Day
20943	BDTS	Bandra Terminus	21:40 PM	Thu	Bhagat Ki Kothi	14:45 PM	Fri
20944	BGKT	Bhagat Ki Kothi	16:30 PM	Fri	Bandra Terminus	09:20 AM	Sat

Rake sharing

The train shares its rake with 22913/22914 Bandra Terminus - Saharsa Humsafar Express.

See also

• Humsafar Express
• Bandra Terminus railway station
• Bhagat Ki Kothi railway station

Notes

1. Runs once in a week for every direction.