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{{short description|Train in India}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=September 2015}}
{{Use Indian English|date=September 2015}}
{{Infobox rail service
| name = Ajmer–Bandra Terminus Express
| image= File:AII-BDTS Exp.jpg
| image_size = 300px
| caption =
| type = [[Superfast Express trains in India|Superfast Express]]
| locale = [[Maharashtra]], [[Gujarat]], [[Madhya Pradesh]] & [[Rajasthan]]
| first =
| last =
| operator = [[North Western Railway zone|North Western Railways]]
| ridership =
| start = {{stnlnk|Ajmer Junction}} (AII)
| stops = 17
| end = [[Bandra Terminus]] (BDTS)
| distance = {{convert|1018|km|0|abbr=on}}
| journeytime = 17 hours 50 minutes
| frequency = 3 days a week.
| class = AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
| seating = Yes
| sleeping = Yes
| autorack =
| catering = On-board catering, <br> E-catering
| observation = Large windows
| entertainment =
| baggage =
| otherfacilities = Below the seats
| stock = [[LHB coaches]]
| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm|allk=on}}
| el =
| trainnumber = 22995 / 22996
| speed = {{convert|57|km/h|0|abbr=on}} average including halts
| map =
| map_state =
}}

The 22995 / 22996 '''Ajmer–Bandra Terminus Express''' is a [[Superfast Express trains in India|Superfast Express]] train belonging to [[Indian Railways]] – [[North Western Railway zone]] that runs between [[Ajmer|Ajmer Junction]] and [[Bandra Terminus]] in India.

It operates as train number 22996 from Ajmer Junction to Bandra Terminus and as train number 22995 in the reverse direction, serving the state of [[Rajasthan]], [[Madhya Pradesh]], [[Gujarat]] & [[Maharashtra]].

==Coaches==

The 22996 / 22995 Ajmer–Bandra Terminus Express presently has 1 AC 2 tier, 4 AC 3 tier, 10 Sleeper class, 5 General Unreserved & 2 EOG (Seating cum Luggage Rake) coaches. It does not have 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 22996 Ajmer–Bandra TerminusExpress covers the distance of 1017 kilometres in 18 hours 00 mins (56.50 km/hr) & in 17 hours 50 mins as 22995 Bandra Terminus–Ajmer Express (57.03 km/hr).

As the average speed of the train is above 55 km/hr, as per Indian Railways rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.
[[File:Ajmer Bandra Terminus Express coach.jpg|thumb|Ajmer–Bandra Terminus Express coach]]

==Routeing==

The 22995/22996 Ajmer–Bandra Terminus Express runs from Ajmer Junction via {{stnlnk|Bhilwara}},
{{stnlnk|Chittaurgarh Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Neemuch}}, {{stnlnk|Mandsaur}}, {{stnlnk|Ratlam Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Dahod}}, {{stnlnk|Godhra Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Vadodara Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Bharuch Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Surat}}, {{stnlnk|Valsad}}, {{stnlnk|Vapi}}, {{stnlnk|Borivali}} to Bandra Terminus.

The slip coaches of the 12995 / 12996 [[Bandra Terminus–Udaipur Express]] are attached / detached at {{stnlnk|Chittaurgarh Junction}}.

==Traction==

As the route is now fully electrified, it is hauled by a [[Electric Loco Shed, Vadodara|Vadodara]]-based [[WAP-7]] (HOG)-equipped locomotive on its entire journey.

==Timings==

* 22996 Ajmer–Bandra TerminusExpress leaves Ajmer Junction every Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday at 20:30 hrs IST and reaches Bandra Terminus at 14:20 hrs IST the next day.
* 22995 Bandra Terminus–Ajmer Express leaves Bandra Terminus every Wednesday, Friday & Sunday at 15:45 hrs IST and reaches Ajmer Junction at 09:45 hrs IST the next day.

==External links==
*{{cite web|url=http://www.indianrail.gov.in |title=Welcome to Indian Railway Passenger reservation Enquiry |publisher=indianrail.gov.in |accessdate=2014-04-05 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140408180437/http://www.indianrail.gov.in/ |archivedate= 8 April 2014 }}
*{{cite web|url=http://www.irctc.co.in|title=IRCTC Online Passenger Reservation System|publisher=ICRTC|accessdate=2014-04-05|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070303131207/http://www.irctc.co.in/|archive-date=3 March 2007|url-status=dead|df=dmy-all}}
*{{cite web|url=http://www.irfca.org|title=[IRFCA] Welcome to IRFCA.org, the home of IRFCA on the internet.|publisher=IRFCA|accessdate=2014-04-05}}

== References ==
{{reflist}}
*{{cite web|url=http://www.wr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&dcd=1522&id=0,4,268|title=Western Railway|publisher=wr.indianrailways.gov.in|accessdate=2014-04-19}}
*{{cite web|url=http://railroadair.blogspot.in/2013/08/stoppage-to-1299512996-bandrat-ajmer.html|title=Rail Road Air-Indian Railways: stoppage to 12995/12996 Bandra(T)-Ajmer-Udaipur Express Train at Godhra|publisher=railroadair.blogspot.in|accessdate=2014-04-19|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140415134242/http://railroadair.blogspot.in/2013/08/stoppage-to-1299512996-bandrat-ajmer.html|archive-date=15 April 2014|url-status=dead}}
*{{cite web|url=http://news-on-railways.blogspot.in/2013/06/wr-attaches-extra-coach-in-bandra-t.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140415141545/http://news-on-railways.blogspot.in/2013/06/wr-attaches-extra-coach-in-bandra-t.html |archive-date=2014-04-15 |url-status=dead|title=WR ATTACHES EXTRA COACH IN BANDRA (T)- AJMER EXPRESS |Passenger Railway Reservation Status for Express Trains|accessdate=2014-04-19}}
*{{cite web|url=http://online-train-information.blogspot.in/2013/05/north-western-railway-urs-special_17.html|title=Train news - Festival Special, Summer Special, Winter Special, New Trains and Train Time Tables: North Western Railway URS Special Express Trains 2013|publisher=online-train-information.blogspot.in|accessdate=2014-04-19|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140415140505/http://online-train-information.blogspot.in/2013/05/north-western-railway-urs-special_17.html|archive-date=15 April 2014|url-status=dead}}

{{Railways in Northern India}}
{{Railways in Western India}}

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[[Category:Express trains in India]]
[[Category:Rail transport in Maharashtra]]
[[Category:Rail transport in Gujarat]]
[[Category:Rail transport in Madhya Pradesh]]
[[Category:Rail transport in Rajasthan]]
[[Category:Transport in Ajmer]]
[[Category:Transport in Mumbai]]

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