Bikaner–Bilaspur_Antyodaya_Express
The 14719 / 14720 Bikaner–Bilaspur Antyodaya Express is an Express train belonging to North Western Railway zone that runs between Bikaner Junction and Bilaspur Junction.[1][2]
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Antyodaya Express |
| Status | Discontinued from 11 June 2020 |
| First service | 13 July 2018; 5 years ago (2018-07-13) |
| Current operator(s) | North Western Railways |
| Route | |
| Termini | Bikaner Junction (BKN) Bilaspur Junction (BSP) |
| Stops | 19 |
| Distance travelled | 1,946 km (1,209 mi) |
| Average journey time | 37 hours 30 mins |
| Service frequency | Weekly [lower-alpha 1] |
| Train number(s) | 14719 / 14720 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | Unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | No |
| Catering facilities | No |
| Baggage facilities | Yes |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | LHB-Antyodaya |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 52 km/h (32 mph) Avg. Speed |
It is being operated with 14719/14720 train numbers on a weekly basis.[3]
The trains is completely general coaches trains designed by Indian Railways with features of LED screen display to show information about stations, train speed etc. Vending machines for water. Bio toilets in compartments as well as CCTV cameras and mobile charging points and toilet occupancy indicators.
- 14719 Bikaner–Bilaspur Antyodaya Express has an average speed of 52 km/h and covers 1946 km in 37 hrs 30 mins.[4]
- 14720 Bilaspur–Bikaner Antyodaya Express has an average speed of 51 km/h and covers 1946 km in 38 hrs 10 mins.[5]
Service discontinued due to a low occupancy from 11 June 2020.
The important halts of the train are:
- Bikaner Junction
- Suratgarh Junction
- Hanumangarh Junction
- Nohar
- Tahsil Bhadra
- Sadulpur Junction
- Churu Junction
- Ratangarh Junction
- Sujangarh
- Degana Junction
- Jaipur Junction
- Sawai Madhopur Junction
- Kota Junction
- Guna Junction
- Bina Malkhedi Junction
- Saugor
- Damoh
- Katni Murwara
- Shahdol
- Anuppur Junction
- Bilaspur Junction
| Train number | Station code | Departure station | Departure time | Departure day | Arrival station | Arrival time | Arrival day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14719 | BKN | Bikaner Junction | 08:10 AM | Wed | Bilaspur Junction | 21:40 PM | Thu |
| 14720 | BSP | Bilaspur Junction | 11:25 AM | Fri | Bikaner Junction | 01:35 AM | Sun |
Train reverses its direction at:
Both trains are hauled by a Bhagat Ki Kothi-based WDP-4 or WDP-4B between Bikaner Junction and Sawai Madhopur Junction. After Sawai Madhopur Junction, both trains are hauled by an Electric Loco Shed, Lallaguda or Royapuram-based WAP-7.
- "14719/Bikaner–Bilaspur Antyodaya Express". India Rail Info.
- "14720/Bilaspur–Bikaner Antyodaya Express". India Rail Info.
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