Hw Bdts Sf Exp 22918 Train Schedule

HW BDTS SF EXP (22918) runs from Haridwar to Santa Cruz. It departs from Haridwar Jn station (HW) at 17:20 from platform 3 and arrives at Santa Cruz station (STC) at 16:53. HW BDTS SF EXP takes 24 hrs to cover the distance of 1619 km between Haridwar and Santa Cruz. It is a superfast train. The average speed of this train is 67.45833333333333 kmph. It has classes First AC (1A), Second AC (2A), Third AC (3A), Third Economy (3E) and Sleeper (SL). This train runs on Thursday. Final chart for HW BDTS SF EXP is prepared at Haridwar usually 3-4 hours before train departure time.

HW BDTS SF EXP runs with an LHB Rake and has a total of 22 coaches. It has 4 second seating unreserved coaches, 1 first ac cum second ac coach, 2 second ac coaches, 5 third ac coaches and 6 sleeper coaches. The full coach composition is:

Engine--SLR--GS--GS--HA1--A1--A2--B1--B2--B3--B4--B5--M1--M2--S1--S2--S3--S4--S5--S6--GS--GS--EOG

Haridwar is an ancient city and important Hindu pilgrimage site in North India's Uttarakhand state, where the River Ganges enters the plains. The largest of several sacred ghats, Har Ki Pauri hosts a nightly Ganga Aarti in which tiny flickering lamps are floated off the steps. Worshipers fill the city during major festivals including the annual Kanwar Mela. The once in 12 years Kumbh mela is also a sacred festival that is celebrated in the city along with other cities. The nearest domestic airport is Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun which is a located 35 km from Haridwar. Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi is the nearest International Airport. Today, the city is developing beyond its religious importance, with the fast developing industrial estate of State Industrial Development Corporation of Uttarakhand (SIDCUL), and the close by township of Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited as well as its affiliated ancillaries. The famous chotiwala restaurants are the go to place for breakfast.