Bandra Terminus - Bikaner AC Superfast Express
| Bandra Terminus – Bikaner Junction AC Superfast Express | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Service type | AC Express |
| Status | Operating |
| Locale | Maharashtra, Gujrat and Rajasthan |
| First service | 22 May 2025 (inaugural) 26 May 2025 (commercial) |
| Current operator(s) | Western Railway zone |
| Route | |
| Termini | Bandra Terminus (BDTS) Bikaner Junction (BKN) |
| Distance travelled | 1,214 km (754 mi) |
| Service frequency | Weekly |
| Train number(s) | 21903/21904 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC Chair Car, AC 3 tier economy |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Auto-rack arrangements | No |
| Observation facilities | Large windows |
| Baggage facilities | Below the seats |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | LHB coach |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
The 21903 / 21904 Bandra Terminus - Bikaner AC Superfast Express is an air-conditioned express train of the Western Railway zone in Indian Railways. It runs on a weekly basis between Bandra Terminus station in Mumbai and Bikaner Junction station in Bikaner, passing through the states of Maharashtra, Gujrat and Rajasthan. It was inaugurated on 22 May 2025.[1]
Coach composition
The train runs with 22 Linke-Hoffman Busch coaches; of which 18 are AC 3-Tier Economy coaches (3E) ,[a] 2 are AC Chair Car (CC) coaches and 2 are Generator cars (EOG). It has a single rake, which it shares with the Bandra Terminus-Hazrat Nizamuddin Yuva Express. The primary maintenance is executed at Bandra Terminus.
| EOG/SLR | PC | MIL | H | A | HA | B | AB | G | K | E | C | S | D | GEN/UR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Generator cum luggage van | Pantry car or Hot buffet car | Military coach | First AC (1A) | Second AC (2A) | First AC cum Second AC | Third AC (3A) | Third AC cum Second AC | Third AC economy (3E) | Anubhuti coach (K) | Executive chair car (EC) | AC Chair car (CC) | Sleeper class (SL) | Second seating (2S) | General or Unreserved |
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| AC coach | ||||||||||||||
| Non-AC coach | ||||||||||||||
Coach position of 21903 (ex. Bandra Terminus)
| Loco | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 |
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EOG | C2 | C1 | M18 | M17 | M16 | M15 | M14 | M13 | M12 | M11 | M10 | M9 | M8 | M7 | M6 | M5 | M4 | M3 | M2 | M1 | EOG |
Coach position of 21904 (ex. Bikaner)
| Loco | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 |
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EOG | M1 | M2 | M3 | M4 | M5 | M6 | M7 | M8 | M9 | M10 | M11 | M12 | M13 | M14 | M15 | M16 | M17 | M18 | C1 | C2 | EOG |
Passengers are advised to check the coach position indicator at the station before boarding.
Service
- The 21903 Bandra Terminus - Bikaner AC Superfast Express leaves Bandra Terminus at 23:25 hrs every Monday and reaches Bikaner Junction the next day at 20:40 hrs. It takes 21 hrs and 15 min to complete it journey, averaging at 57 km/h (35 mph).[2]
- The 21904 Bikaner - Bandra Terminus AC Superfast Express leaves Bikaner Junction at 08:50 hrs every Wednesday and arrives at Bandra Terminus the next day at 06:45 hrs. It takes 21 hrs and 55 min to complete its journey, averaging at 55 km/h (34 mph).[3]
- The maximum speed of this train is 130 km/h (81 mph). Since its average speed is over 55 km/h (34 mph), the fare includes a superfast surcharge.
Traction
Since the route is fully electrified, the train is hauled by a Vadodara based WAP 7 locomotive end to end.
Route and halts
The train travels the entirety of the Ahmedabad-Mumbai main line, after which it takes the Jaipur-Ahmedabad line till Marwar Junction. From there, it follows the Marwar Junction-Munabao line till Luni Junction, a non-stopping station. From here, the train diverges towards Jodhpur and then follows the Jodhpur-Bathinda line till its destination. The stoppages are:-
Notes
- ^ These coaches use the "M" prefix.
References
- ^ "Gujarat to get a new express train connecting Rajasthan to Maharashtra". Gujarat Jagran. 21 May 2025. Retrieved 21 July 2025.
- ^ "21903 time-table". Retrieved 21 July 2025.
- ^ "21904 Time Table". Retrieved 21 July 2025.