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| type = [[Superfast/Mail Trains in India|Superfast]]
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| end = {{rws|Khajuraho}} ('''KURJ''')
| end = {{rws|Khajuraho}} ('''KURJ''')
| distance = {{convert|367|km|0|abbr=on}}
| distance = {{convert|367|km|0|abbr=on}}
| journey time = 6h 40m
| journeytime = 6h 40m
| frequency = Daily {{efn|Runs seven day in a week for every direction.}}
| frequency = Daily {{efn|Runs seven day in a week for every direction.}}
| class = AC 3 tier, Second Seating, General Unreserved
| class = AC CHAIR CAR, Second Seating, General Unreserved
| seating = Yes
| seating = Yes
| sleeping = No
| sleeping = No
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| catering = On-board Catering <br> E-Catering
| catering = On-board Catering <br> E-Catering
| observation = [[LHB Coaches]]
| observation =
| entertainment = No
| entertainment =
| baggage = No
| baggage = No
| other facilities= Below the seats
| otherfacilities = Below the seats
| stock = 2
| stock = [[ICF coach|ICF-Mahamana]]
| gauge = {{RailGauge|1676mm|al=on|allk=on}}
| gauge = {{RailGauge|1676mm|al=on|allk=on}}
| electrification =
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| trainnumber = 22163/22164
| trainnumber = 22163 / 22164
| speed = {{convert|55|km/h|0|abbr=on}}, including halts
| speed = {{convert|55|km/h|0|abbr=on}}, including halts
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The '''Bhopal - Khajuraho Mahamana Superfast Express''' is a [[Superfast/Mail Trains in India|superfast]] train belonging to [[West Central Railway zone]] that runs between [[Bhopal Junction railway station|Bhopal Junction]] and [[Khajuraho railway station|Khajuraho]] in [[India]]. It is only connection between [[Bhopal]] and [[Khajuraho]]. It is currently being operated with 22163/22164 train numbers on daily basis.<ref>[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bhopal/railway-coach-factory-rolls-out-general-bogies-with-modern-look/articleshow/57337035.cms Railway coach factory rolls out general bogies with modern look]</ref><ref>[http://thehitavada.com/Encyc/2017/7/7/Minister-Suresh-Prabhu-to-flag-off-train-connecting-Habibganj-Khajuraho-on-July-14.aspx Suresh Prabhu to flag off train connecting Habibganj-Khajuraho on 14 July]</ref><ref>[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bhopal/online-booking-delay-mars-mahamana-exp-maiden-run/articleshow/59568582.cms Online booking delay mars Mahamana Exp maiden run]</ref><ref>[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bhopal/new-train-for-khajuraho-chugs-out-on-maiden-run/articleshow/59590070.cms New train for Khajuraho chugs out on maiden run]</ref><ref>[http://pib.nic.in/newsite/erelease.aspx?relid=167396 Prabhu Inaugurates Various Passenger Initiatives]</ref>
The '''Bhopal - Khajuraho Mahamana Superfast Express''' is a [[Superfast Express trains in India|superfast]] train belonging to [[West Central Railway zone]] that runs between [[Bhopal Junction railway station|Bhopal Junction]] and [[Khajuraho railway station|Khajuraho]] in [[India]]. It is the only connection between [[Bhopal]] and [[Khajuraho]]. It is currently being operated with 22163/22164 train numbers on a daily basis.<ref>[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bhopal/railway-coach-factory-rolls-out-general-bogies-with-modern-look/articleshow/57337035.cms Railway coach factory rolls out general bogies with modern look]</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://thehitavada.com/Encyc/2017/7/7/Minister-Suresh-Prabhu-to-flag-off-train-connecting-Habibganj-Khajuraho-on-July-14.aspx |title=Suresh Prabhu to flag off train connecting Habibganj-Khajuraho on 14 July |access-date=12 July 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170729144222/http://thehitavada.com/Encyc/2017/7/7/Minister-Suresh-Prabhu-to-flag-off-train-connecting-Habibganj-Khajuraho-on-July-14.aspx |archive-date=29 July 2017 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bhopal/online-booking-delay-mars-mahamana-exp-maiden-run/articleshow/59568582.cms Online booking delay mars Mahamana Exp maiden run]</ref><ref>[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bhopal/new-train-for-khajuraho-chugs-out-on-maiden-run/articleshow/59590070.cms New train for Khajuraho chugs out on maiden run]</ref><ref>[http://pib.nic.in/newsite/erelease.aspx?relid=167396 Prabhu Inaugurates Various Passenger Initiatives]</ref>


== Service==
== Service==


The 22163/Bhopal - Khajuraho Mahamana SF Express has averages speed of 55&nbsp;km/hr and covers 367&nbsp;km in 6 hrs 40 mins. 22164/Khajuraho - Bhopal Mahamana SF Express has averages speed of 55&nbsp;km/hr and covers 367&nbsp;km in 6 hrs 40 mins.
The 22163/Bhopal - Khajuraho Mahamana SF Express has an average speed of 55&nbsp;km/h and covers 367&nbsp;km in 6 hrs 40 mins. 22164/Khajuraho - Bhopal Mahamana SF Express has an average speed of 55&nbsp;km/h and covers 367&nbsp;km in 6 hrs 40 mins.


== Route and halts ==
== Route and halts ==
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The important halts of the train are:
The important halts of the train are:


* {{rws|Bhopal Junction}}
* '''{{rws|Bhopal Junction}}'''
* {{rws|Vidisha}}
* {{rws|Vidisha}}
* {{rws|Ganj Basoda}}
* {{rws|Ganj Basoda}}
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* {{rws|Lalitpur Junction}}
* {{rws|Lalitpur Junction}}
* {{rws|Tikamgarh}}
* {{rws|Tikamgarh}}
* {{rws|Chhatarpur}}
* {{rws|Khargapur}}
* {{rws|Maharaja Chhatrasal Station Chhatarpur||Chhatarpur}}
* {{rws|Khajuraho}}
* '''{{rws|Khajuraho}}'''


==Coach composite==
==Coach composite==


The train has standard LHB rakes with max speed of 130 kmph. The train consist of 10 coaches :
The train has standard LHB rakes with max speed of 130 kmph. The train consists of 10 coaches :


* 1 AC III Chair Car
* 1 AC III Chair Car
* 5 Chair Car
* 9 Chair Car
* 2 General
* 2 General
* 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake
* 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake
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== Traction==
== Traction==


Both trains are hauled by a [[Diesel Loco Shed, Itrasi|Itrasi Loco Shed]] based [[WDP-4D]] Diesel locomotive from [[Bhopal]] to [[Khajuraho]] and vice versa.
Both trains are hauled by an [[Itarsi Junction|Itarsi]] based [[WDP 4|WDP 4D]] Diesel locomotive.


== See also ==
== See also ==
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== References ==
== References ==
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{{Railways in Central India}}
{{Mahamana Express}}
{{Mahamana Express}}

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Latest revision as of 00:57, 14 October 2024

Bhopal - Khajuraho Mahamana Superfast Express
Overview
Service typeSuperfast
Locale13 July 2017; 7 years ago (2017-07-13)
Current operator(s)West Central Railway zone
Route
TerminiBhopal Junction (BPL)
Khajuraho (KURJ)
Stops7
Distance travelled367 km (228 mi)
Average journey time6h 40m
Service frequencyDaily [a]
Train number(s)22163 / 22164
On-board services
Class(es)AC CHAIR CAR, Second Seating, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsNo
Catering facilitiesOn-board Catering
E-Catering
Baggage facilitiesNo
Other facilitiesBelow the seats
Technical
Rolling stockICF-Mahamana
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed55 km/h (34 mph), including halts

The Bhopal - Khajuraho Mahamana Superfast Express is a superfast train belonging to West Central Railway zone that runs between Bhopal Junction and Khajuraho in India. It is the only connection between Bhopal and Khajuraho. It is currently being operated with 22163/22164 train numbers on a daily basis.[1][2][3][4][5]

Service

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The 22163/Bhopal - Khajuraho Mahamana SF Express has an average speed of 55 km/h and covers 367 km in 6 hrs 40 mins. 22164/Khajuraho - Bhopal Mahamana SF Express has an average speed of 55 km/h and covers 367 km in 6 hrs 40 mins.

Route and halts

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The important halts of the train are:

Coach composite

[edit]

The train has standard LHB rakes with max speed of 130 kmph. The train consists of 10 coaches :

  • 1 AC III Chair Car
  • 9 Chair Car
  • 2 General
  • 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake

Traction

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Both trains are hauled by an Itarsi based WDP 4D Diesel locomotive.

See also

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Notes

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  1. ^ Runs seven day in a week for every direction.
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References

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  1. ^ Railway coach factory rolls out general bogies with modern look
  2. ^ "Suresh Prabhu to flag off train connecting Habibganj-Khajuraho on 14 July". Archived from the original on 29 July 2017. Retrieved 12 July 2017.
  3. ^ Online booking delay mars Mahamana Exp maiden run
  4. ^ New train for Khajuraho chugs out on maiden run
  5. ^ Prabhu Inaugurates Various Passenger Initiatives