Bandra Terminus–Bhagat Ki Kothi Express

The 22965 / 22966 Bandra Terminus–Bhagat Ki Kothi Express is a superfast train belonging to Indian Railways – Western Railway zone that runs between Bandra Terminus and Bhagat Ki Kothi in India.

It operates as train number 22965 from Bandra Terminus to Bhagat Ki Kothi and as train number 22966 in the reverse direction, serving the states of Maharashtra, Gujarat and Rajasthan.

When it was introduced, it ran up to Jodhpur Junction. Later it was moved to Bhagat Ki Kothi station.

Coaches
22965 Bandra Terminus–Bhagat Ki Kothi Express presently has 1 AC 2 tier, 2 AC 3 tier, 14 Sleeper class, 3 2nd Class seating General Unreserved and 2 End-on Generator 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
22965 / 66 Bandra Terminus–Bhagat Ki Kothi Express covers the distance of 931 kilometres in 16 hours 55 mins (55 km/h) and in 17 hours 05 mins as 22966 Bhagat Ki Kothi–Bandra Terminus Express (55 km/h).

As the average speed of the train is above 55 km/h, as per Indian Railways rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.

Route and halts
The 22965 / 22966 Bandra Terminus–Bhagat Ki Kothi Express runs from Bandra Terminus via Borivali, Valsad, Surat, Vadodara Junction, Ahmedabad Junction, Mahesana Junction, Abu Road, Marwar Junction, Pali Marwar, Luni Junction to Bhagat Ki Kothi.

Rake sharing
The train shares its rake with 22971/22972 Bandra Terminus–Patna Weekly Express.

Traction
Earlier, the train was hauled end to end by a Vatva-based WDM-3A locomotive.

It is now hauled by a Vadodara Loco Shed based WAP-5 / WAP-7 electric locomotive on its entire journey.