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Bandra Terminus–Mahuva Superfast Express
The 22993/22994 Bandra Terminus–Mahuva Superfast Express is a Superfast train belonging to Western Railway zone that runs between and in India. It is currently being operated with 22993/22994 train numbers on a weekly basis. Service *22993/Bandra Terminus–Mahuva Superfast Express has an average speed of 56 km/hr and covers 883 km in 15h 45m. *22994/Mahuva–Bandra Terminus Superfast Express has an average speed of 57 km/hr and covers 883 km in 15h 30m. Route and halts The important halts of the train are: * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Schedule Coach composition The train has standard LHB rakes with max speed of 130 kmph. The train consists of 16 coaches: * 1 AC II Tier * 1 AC III Tier * 9 Sleeper coaches * 3 General Unreserved * 2 End-on Generator Traction Both trains are hauled by a Vadodara Loco Shed-based WAP-5 or WAP-4E electric locomotive from Bandra to Ahmedabad. From Ahmedabad to Mahuva, the train is hauled by ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Superfast Express Trains In India
Express trains are express rail services of India. Express trains make a small number of stops, unlike ordinary passenger or local trains. Because of their limited stops, these trains are able to obtain the highest speeds of any trains in India. An express train is one where the average speed, excluding halts, is greater than 42 km/h. Including halts the average speed often is below 42 km/h. Although this is pretty slow as compared to international standards, the "Express" trains here mean faster than the ordinary passenger and local trains. In some cases, trains run express where there is an overlapping passenger train service available, and run as passenger train, where there is no supplemental passenger service. Superfast Superfast trains are express trains which make still fewer stops, as compared to ordinary express trains, achieving still shorter journey times. Tickets cost more than ordinary express trains as they have "superfast surcharge" added to them. Tr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bandra Terminus–Mahuva Express
The 22989/22990 Bandra Terminus–Mahuva Express is a Superfast train belonging to Western Railway zone that runs between and in India. It is currently being operated with 22989/22990 train numbers on a weekly basis. Service *22989/Bandra Terminus–Mahuva Express has an average speed of 57 km/h and covers 883 km in 15h 25m. *22990/Mahuva–Bandra Terminus Express has an average speed of 56 km/h and covers 883 km in 15h 45m. Route and halts The important halts of the train are: * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Schedule Coach composition The train has standard LHB rakes with max speed of 130 kmph. The train consists of 16 coaches: * 1 AC II Tier * 1 AC III Tier * 9 Sleeper coaches * 3 General Unreserved * 2 End-on Generator Traction Both trains are hauled by a Vadodara Loco Shed-based WAP-5 or WAP-4E electric locomotive from Bandra Terminus to . After Ahmedabad Junction, both trains are hauled by a Locomotive shed, Vatva-bas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rail Transport In Maharashtra
Rail or rails may refer to: Rail transport *Rail transport and related matters *Rail (rail transport) or railway lines, the running surface of a railway Arts and media Film *Rails (film), ''Rails'' (film), a 1929 Italian film by Mario Camerini *Rail (1967 film), ''Rail'' (1967 film), a film by Geoffrey Jones for British Transport Films *''Mirattu'' or ''Rail'', a Tamil-language film and its Telugu dub Magazines *Rail (magazine), ''Rail'' (magazine), a British rail transport periodical *Rails (magazine), ''Rails'' (magazine), a former New Zealand based rail transport periodical Other arts *The Rails, a British folk-rock band *Rail (theater) or batten, a pipe from which lighting, scenery, or curtains are hung Technology *Rails framework or Ruby on Rails, a web application framework *Rail system (firearms), a mounting system for firearm attachments *Front engine dragster *Runway alignment indicator lights, a configuration of an approach lighting system *Rule Augmented Interconne ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Express Trains In India
Express trains are express rail services of India. Express trains make a small number of stops, unlike ordinary passenger or local trains. Because of their limited stops, these trains are able to obtain the highest speeds of any trains in India. An express train is one where the average speed, excluding halts, is greater than 42 km/h. Including halts the average speed often is below 42 km/h. Although this is pretty slow as compared to international standards, the "Express" trains here mean faster than the ordinary passenger and local trains. In some cases, trains run express where there is an overlapping passenger train service available, and run as passenger train, where there is no supplemental passenger service. Superfast Superfast trains are express trains which make still fewer stops, as compared to ordinary express trains, achieving still shorter journey times. Tickets cost more than ordinary express trains as they have "superfast surcharge" added to them. Tr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Transport In Mumbai
Public transport in Mumbai involves the transport of millions of its citizens by train, road, and water. As of 2015, 52% of commuters use public transport. Mumbai has the largest organized bus transport network among major Indian cities. Mumbai's public transport consists primarily of rapid transit on exclusive suburban railway lines augmented by commuter rail on main lines serving outlying suburbs, the bus services of the three municipalities making up the metropolitan area, public taxis and auto rickshaws, as well as ferry services. A metro and a monorail system were inaugurated in 2014. A commercial seaplane service was also introduced in 2014. Road Bus *Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) has a fleet of single, double decker buses and air-conditioned Tata Marcopolo CNG mini buses. BEST runs their buses all over Mumbai and outskirts like Navi Mumbai, Thane and Mira-Bhayandar. *Navi Mumbai Municipal Transport (NMMT) operates air-conditioned Volvo buses from N ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bandra Terminus Railway Station
Mumbai Bandra Terminus (station code: BDTS) also known as Vandre Terminus (in Marathi)is a railway terminus in Bandra from where trains bound for Northern India and Western India are scheduled regularly. It was built in the 1990s to decongest the main station. It is one of the five railway terminus within Greater Mumbai. The other four terminals are – Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, , Lokmanya Tilak Terminus and . It is close to Bandra Kurla Complex, a commercially important part of Mumbai as well as Mumbai Airport. Trains The following trains start from Bandra Terminus railway station: * 19019/20 Bandra Terminus–Dehradun Express * 19003/04 Bandra Terminus–Bhusawal Khandesh Express * 15067/68 Bandra Terminus–Gorakhpur Express (via Barhni) * 19091/92 Bandra Terminus-Gorakhpur Humsafar Express * 22196/95 Bandra Terminus–Jhansi Bi Weekly Express * 22971/72 Bandra Terminus–Ramnagar Express * 22443/44 Bandra Terminus–Kanpur Central Weekly Superfast Express * 2 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mahuva Junction Railway Station
Mahuva Junction railway station is a main railway station in Bhavnagar district, Gujarat. Its code is MHV. It will serve Mahuva, Bhavnagar, Mahuva city. The station has two platforms. It is nearest railhead to Pipavav Port. Major trains Following trains start from Mahuva Junction railway station: * 59235/36 Mahuva–Dhola Passenger * 22989/90 Bandra Terminus–Mahuva Express * 22993/94 Bandra Terminus–Mahuva Superfast Express * 59243/44 Mahuva–Rajula Passenger * 59225/26 Mahuva–Bhavnagar Passenger * 12945/46 Surat–Mahuva Superfast Express References Railway stations in Bhavnagar district Bhavnagar railway division Railway junction stations in Gujarat {{Gujarat-railstation-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bandra Terminus–Veraval Superfast Express
The 22991/22992 Bandra Terminus–Veraval Superfast Express is a Superfast train belonging to Western Railway zone that runs between and in India. It is currently being operated with 22991/22992 train numbers on a weekly basis. Service *22991/Bandra Terminus–Veraval Superfast Express has an average speed of 58 km/h and covers 914 km in 15h 50m. *22992/Veraval–Bandra Terminus Superfast Express has an average speed of 55 km/h and covers 914 km in 16h 30m. Route and halts The important halts of the train are: * * * * * * * * * * * * Schedule Coach composition The train has standard LHB rakes with max speed of 130 kmph. The train consists of 16 coaches: * 1 AC II Tier * 1 AC III Tier * 9 Sleeper coaches * 3 General Unreserved * 2 End-on Generator Traction Both trains are hauled by a Vadodara Loco Shed based WAP-5 or WAP-4E electric locomotive from Bandra to Ahmedabad. After Ahmedabad, both trains are hauled by a Locomotive she ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
WDM-3A
The Indian locomotive class WDM-3A is a class of diesel–electric locomotive that was developed in 1993 by Banaras Locomotive Works (BLW), Varanasi for Indian Railways. The model name stands for broad gauge (W), Diesel (D), Mixed traffic (M) engine, with 3300 horsepower (3A). The WDM-3A is a later classification of earlier WDM-2C. They entered service in 1994. A total of 143+ were built at ALCO and Banaras Locomotive Works between 1994 and 2003 with rest of the 1246 units being rebuilt from WDM-2 which made them the most numerous class of mainline diesel locomotive until the WDG-4. The WDM-3A is one of the most successful locomotives of Indian Railways serving both passenger and freight trains for over 26 years. A few WDM-3A units were exported to neighboring countries like Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. Despite the introduction of more modern types of locomotives like WDG-4 and electrification, a significant number are still in use, both in mainline and departmental duties ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Press Information Bureau
The Press Information Bureau, commonly abbreviated as PIB, is a nodal agency of the Government of India under Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. Based in National Media Centre, New Delhi, Press Information Bureau disseminates information to print, electronic and web media on government plans, policies, programme initiatives and achievements. The head of PIB is also the Official Spokesperson of the Government of India and holds the rank of Principal Director General (Special Secretary equivalent). The post is currently headed by Shri. Satyendra Prakash, IIS (Batch of 1988). History The Press Information Bureau was established in June 1919 as a small cell under Home Ministry under the British government. Its main task was to prepare a report on India to be placed before the British Parliament. It was then located in Shimla. The first head of the publicity cell was Dr. L.F. Rushbrook Williams of Allahabad University who was designated as Officer on Special Duty. Prof. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Diesel Loco Shed, Vatva
Diesel Loco Shed, Vatva is an engine shed located in Vatva, Gujarat in India. It is located north-east of falling under Ahmedabad railway division. The shed caters to the need of freight as well as passenger trains. It is one of the three diesel loco sheds in the Western Railway zone, others are Ratlam and Sabarmati . History It was established on 11 November 1981 with capacity holding of 15 locomotives, but currently it holds around 126 locomotives, WDM-3D, WDG-3A, WDM-3A, WDS-6 and WDS-4B class. It received its first locomotive, a WDM-2 The Indian locomotive class WDM-2 is a class of diesel-electric locomotive that was developed in 1962 by American Locomotive Company (ALCO) for Indian Railways. The model name stands for broad gauge (W), Diesel (D), Mixed traffic (M) engine, ..., from Diesel Loco Shed, Ratlam. Major and minor schedules of Diesel Locomotives are carried out in the shed. The shed is ISO: ISO 9002:1994, ISO 9001:2000, ISO 9001:2008 certified. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad ( ; Gujarati: Amdavad ) is the most populous city in the Indian state of Gujarat. It is the administrative headquarters of the Ahmedabad district and the seat of the Gujarat High Court. Ahmedabad's population of 5,570,585 (per the 2011 population census) makes it the fifth-most populous city in India, and the encompassing urban agglomeration population estimated at 6,357,693 is the seventh-most populous in India. Ahmedabad is located near the banks of the Sabarmati River, from the capital of Gujarat, Gandhinagar, also known as its twin city. Ahmedabad has emerged as an important economic and industrial hub in India. It is the second-largest producer of cotton in India, due to which it was known as the ' Manchester of India' along with Kanpur. Ahmedabad's stock exchange (before it was shut down in 2018) was the country's second oldest. Cricket is a popular sport in Ahmedabad; a newly built stadium, called Narendra Modi Stadium, at Motera can accommodate ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
