Bandra Terminus–Bhagat Ki Kothi Express


The 22965 / 66 Bandra Terminus - Bhagat Ki Kothi Express is a superfast train belonging to Indian Railways - Western Railway zone that runs between Bandra Terminus & Bhagat Ki Kothi in India.
It operates as train number 22965 from Bandra Terminus to Bhagat Ki Kothi and as train number 22966 in the reverse direction serving the states of Maharashtra, Gujarat & Rajasthan.
When it was introduced, it ran up to Jodhpur Junction. Later it was moved to Bhagat Ki Kothi station.

Coaches

The 22965 / 66 Bandra Terminus - Bhagat Ki Kothi Express presently has 1 AC 2 tier, 2 AC 3 tier, 14 Sleeper Class, 3 2nd Class seating General Unreserved & 2 End-on Generator coaches. It does not carry a Pantry car coach.
As is customary with most train services in India, Coach Composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.

Service

The 22965 Bandra Terminus - Bhagat Ki Kothi Express covers the distance of 931 kilometres in 16 hours 55 mins & in 17 hours 05 mins as 22966 Bhagat Ki Kothi - Bandra Terminus Express.
As the average speed of the train is above, as per Indian Railway rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.

Route and halts

The 22965 / 66 Bandra Terminus - Bhagat Ki Kothi Express runs from Bandra Terminus via Surat, Vadodara Junction, Ahmedabad Junction, Abu Road to Bhagat Ki Kothi.

Schedule

Train NumberStation CodeDeparture StationDeparture TimeDeparture DayArrival StationArrival TimeArrival Day
22965BDTS23:55 PMFri16:50 PMSat
22966BGKT19:40 PMSat12:45 PMSun

Rake Sharing

The train share its rake with 22971/22972 Bandra Terminus - Patna Weekly Superfast Express.

Traction

Earlier, the train was hauled end to end by a Vatva based WDM 3A locomotive.
It is now hauled by a Vadodara based WAP 4 or WAP 5 locomotive between Bandra Terminus and Ahmedabad Junction handing over to a Sabarmati based WDP 4 which powers the train for the remainder of its entire journey.