Bandra Terminus–Jammu Tawi Vivek Express

The 19027 / 19028 Bandra Terminus - Jammu Tawi Vivek Express is an express train of the Vivek Express series belonging to Indian Railways that runs between Bandra Terminus and Jammu Tawi in India.[1] [2]

Bandra Terminus - Jammu Tawi Vivek Express
Overview
Service typeExpress
LocaleMaharashtra, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Haryana, Punjab, Jammu and Kashmir
First service17 March 2012; 12 years ago (2012-03-17)
Current operator(s)Western Railways
Route
TerminiBandra Terminus (BDTS)
Jammu Tawi (JAT)
Stops31
Distance travelled1,881 km (1,169 mi)
Average journey time37 hours 10 minutes
Service frequencyWeekly
Train number(s)19027 / 19028
On-board services
Class(es)AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesOn-board catering
E-catering
Observation facilitiesLarge windows
Baggage facilitiesAvailable
Technical
Rolling stockLHB coach
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed130 km/h (81 mph) maximum,
51 km/h (32 mph) average including halts
Route map

It operates as train number 19027 from Bandra Terminus to Jammu Tawi and as train number 19028 in the reverse direction.

Coaches

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The train has standard LHB rakes with a maximum speed of 110 km/h. The train consists of 20 coaches:

  • 2 AC II Tier
  • 5 AC III Tier
  • 8 Sleeper Coaches
  • 4 General Unreserved
  • 2 End-on Generator

As with most train services in India, Coach Composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.

Service

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The 19027 Bandra Terminus - Jammu Tawi Vivek Express covers the distance of 1881 kilometres in 37 hours 10 mins (51 km/h) and 1881 kilometres in 36 hours 55 mins (51 km/h) as 19028 Jammu Tawi - Bandra Terminus Vivek Express.

 
19027 Vivek Express - AC 3 tier coach
 
Electronic coach display board of 19027 Vivek Express

Route & halts

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Schedule

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Train Number Station Code Departure Station Departure Time Departure Day Arrival Station Arrival Time Arrival Day
19027 BDTS Bandra Terminus 12:15 PM Sat Jammu Tawi 01:25 AM Mon
19028 JAT Jammu Tawi 09:30 AM Mon Bandra Terminus 22:25 PM Tue

Rake sharing

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The train shares its rake with 22949/22950 Bandra Terminus - Delhi Sarai Rohilla Superfast Express.

Direction reversal

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Train reverses direction one time at Hisar Junction.

Traction

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It is hauled by a Vadodara Loco Shed based WAP-5 / WAP-7 electric locomotive from Bandra Terminus to Jammu Tawi and vice-versa .

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