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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 = Anuvrat AC Superfast Express
| image=
| caption =
| type = [[AC Express (Indian Railways)|AC Express]]
| first = 27 March 2014
| last =
| operator = [[Southern Railway zone|Southern Railways]], [[Superfast Express trains in India|Superfast Express]]
| ridership =
| start = {{stnlnk|Madurai Junction}} (MDU)
| stops = 40
| end = {{stnlnk|Bikaner Junction}} (BKN)
| distance = {{convert|3060|km|0|abbr=on}}
| journeytime = 52 hours 00 mins as 22631, <br> 51 hours 30 mins as 22632
| frequency = Weekly
| class = [[Indian Railways coaching stock|AC First Class]], [[Indian Railways coaching stock|AC 2 tier]], [[Indian Railways coaching stock|AC 3 tier]]
| seating = No
| sleeping = Yes
| autorack =
| catering = Available
| observation = Large windows
| entertainment =
| baggage =
| other facilities=
| stock = [[LHB coaches]]
| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm|al=on|allk=on}}
| electrification = Partial
| trainnumber = 22631 / 22632
| speed = {{convert|120|km/h|0|abbr=on}} maximum, <br/>{{convert|56|km/h|0|abbr=on}} average including halts
| map = [[File:Anuvrat AC Express (Madurai - Bikaner) Route map.png|250px]]
| map_state =
}}

The 22631 / 22632 '''Anuvrat AC Express''' is an [[AC Express (Indian Railways)|AC Express]] train belonging to [[Indian Railways]] – [[Southern Railway zone]] that runs between {{stnlnk|Madurai Junction}} and {{stnlnk|Bikaner Junction}} in India.

It operates as train number 22631 from Madurai Junction to Bikaner Junction and as train number 22632 in the reverse direction, serving the states of [[Tamil Nadu]], [[Andhra Pradesh]], [[Telangana]], [[Maharashtra]], [[Madhya Pradesh]] and [[Rajasthan]].

Initially this train use to originate from {{stnlnk|Chennai Central}}, after which Indian Railways extended its origin from Madurai Junction till Bikaner Junction.

==Coaches==

The 22631 / 22632 Anuvrat AC Express has 1 [[Indian Railways coaching stock|AC First Class]], 4 [[Indian Railways coaching stock|AC 2 tier]], 14 [[Indian Railways coaching stock|AC 3 tier]] & 2 [[Diesel generator|End on Generators]]. It also carries a [[pantry car]].[https://web.archive.org/web/20140523061629/http://www.sr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&dcd=1924&id=0%2C4%2C268].

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 22631 Anuvrat AC Express covers the distance of {{convert|3060|km|0|abbr=on}} in 54 hours 00 mins (56 km/hr) and in 52 hours 40 mins as 22632 Anuvrat AC Express (58 km/hr).

As the average speed of the train is above {{convert|55|km/h|0|abbr=on}}, as per Indian Railways rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.

==Routing==

The 22631 / 22632 Anuvrat AC Express runs from Madurai Junction via [[Tiruchirappalli Junction railway station|Tiruchchirappalli Junction]], [[Viluppuram Junction]], {{stnlnk|Chennai Egmore}}, {{stnlnk|Gudur Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Nellore}}, {{stnlnk|Vijayawada Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Warangal}}, {{stnlnk|Ramagundam}}, {{stnlnk|Balharshah}}, {{stnlnk|Nagpur}}, {{stnlnk|Itarsi Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Bhopal Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Ujjain Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Nagda Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Kota Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Sawai Madhopur}}, {{stnlnk|Jaipur}} to Bikaner Junction [http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-tamilnadu/new-weekly-train-service-between-chennai-central-bikaner/article5817200.ece] [http://www.sr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&dcd=1924&id=0,4,268] [http://trainspy.com/static/train/22631/BKN-AC-SF-EXP].

==Direction reversal==

It reverses direction of travel twice during its journey at {{stnlnk|Nagda Junction}} and {{stnlnk|Sawai Madhopur Junction}}.

==Traction==

As the route is partly electrified, a [[Electric Loco Shed, Royapuram|Royapuram]] / [[Electric Loco Shed, Erode|Erode]]-based [[WAP-7]] locomotive hauls the train from Madurai Junction up to {{stnlnk|Sawai Madhopur Junction}}, handing over to a [[Diesel Loco Shed, Bhagat Ki Kothi|Bhagat Ki Kothi]]-based [[WDP-4]] / [[WDP-4B]] / [[WDP-4D]] locomotive for the remainder of its journey until Bikaner Junction.

==Schedule==

*22631 Anuvrat AC Express runs from Madurai Junction every Thursday 11.55 hrs reaching Bikaner Junction on the Saturday at 16.00 hrs [http://amp.indiarailinfo.com/train/-train-anuvrat-ac-sf-express-22631/22044/790/117].
*22632 Anuvrat AC Express runs from Bikaner Junction every Sunday at 15.00 hrs reaching Madurai Junction on Tuesday at 18.30 hrs [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/anuvrat-ac-sf-express-22632/22045].

== References ==
{{reflist}}
* http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-tamilnadu/new-weekly-train-service-between-chennai-central-bikaner/article5817200.ece
* https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FM4q2HGiKGA
* https://web.archive.org/web/20140523061629/http://www.sr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&dcd=1924&id=0%2C4%2C268
* http://trainspy.com/static/train/22631/BKN-AC-SF-EXP

==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 |df=dmy }}
*{{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}}

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