Bundelkhand Express

Bundelkhand Express
Overview
Service typeExpress
LocaleMadhya Pradesh & Uttar Pradesh
Current operator(s)North Central Railway
Route
TerminiGwalior (GWL)
Banaras (BSBS)
Stops28
Distance travelled624 km (388 mi)
Average journey time14 hours 10 minutes
Service frequencyDaily
Train number(s)11107 / 11108
On-board services
Class(es)AC First Class, AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesOn-board catering,
E-catering
Baggage facilitiesNo
Other facilitiesBelow the seats
Technical
Rolling stockICF coach
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed43 km/h (27 mph) average including halts.

The 11107 / 11108 Bundelkhand Express is an Express train belonging to Indian Railways – North Central Railway zone that runs between Gwalior Junction and Banaras. It is also an ISO certified train .

It operates with train number 11107 from Gwalior Junction to Banaras and with train number 11108 in the reverse direction, serving the state of Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh.

It is named after the Bundelkhand region of the states of Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh.

Coaches

The 11107/11108 Bundelkhand Express has 1 AC First Class cum AC 3 tier, 1 AC 2 tier, 8 Sleeper class, 6 General Unreserved & 2 SLR (Seating cum Luggage Rake) Coaches. It does not carry a pantry car.

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 11107 Bundelkhand Express covers the distance of 624 km (388 mi) in 14 hours 10 mins (44.05 km/h) and in 15 hours 10 mins as 11108 Bundelkhand Express (41.14 km/h).

As the average speed of the train is below 55 km/h (34 mph), as per Indian Railways rules, its fare does not include a Superfast surcharge.

Routeing

The 11107/11108 Bundelkhand Express runs from Gwalior Junction via Virangana Lakshmibai Jhansi Junction, Banda Junction, Manikpur Junction, Prayagraj Junction, Janghai Junction to Banaras.

It reverses direction of travel once at Prayagraj Junction.

Traction

Previously, a Jhansi / Mughalsarai-based WDM-3A locomotive powered the train for its entire journey as large sections of the route were not electrified.

As the route is fully electrified, it is now hauled by a Kanpur Loco Shed-based WAP-7 or Jhansi Loco Shed-based WAP-4 electric locomotive between Banaras and Gwalior Junction.

References

  • "Bundelkhand Express receives ISO certification". The Times of India. 7 March 2014. Retrieved 17 July 2014.
  • "Bundelkhand Express Derailed in Madhya Pradesh, Train Accident, Train derails in Datia district, Varanasi, Gwalior, 15 dead in MP train accident, Indian Railway". mapsofindia.com. Archived from the original on 26 July 2014. Retrieved 17 July 2014.