BSP BKN SF EXP (20845) runs from Bilaspur to Bikaner. It departs from Bilaspur Jn station (BSP) at from platform 6 and arrives at Bikaner Jn station (BKN) at on platform 5. BSP BKN SF EXP takes 48 hrs to cover the distance of 1885 km between Bilaspur and Bikaner. It is a non-superfast train. The average speed of this train is 39.270833333333336 kmph. It has classes First AC (1A), Second AC (2A), Third AC (3A), Third Economy (3E) and Sleeper (SL). This train runs on Thursday and Saturday. Final chart for BSP BKN SF EXP is prepared at Bilaspur usually 3-4 hours before train departure time.
BSP BKN SF EXP 20845 coach position
BSP BKN SF EXP runs with an LHB Rake and has a total of 21 coaches. It has 4 second seating unreserved coaches, 6 sleeper coaches, 5 third ac coaches, 2 second ac coaches and 1 first ac coach. The engine of the train reverses at Nagpur, Nagda Jn and Sawai Madhopur stations. The full coach composition is:
Bilaspur is the second largest city in Chhatisgarh.The Chhattisgarh State High Court, located at village Bodri, District Bilaspur has privileged it with the title 'Nyayadhani' (Law Capital) of the state. The Bilaspur High Court is the largest High Court of Asia. It is the headquarters for South East Central Railway Zone and the Bilaspur Railway Division. Bilaspur is 3rd cleanest and 4th longest railway station in India. Approximately 20% of the total earnings of Indian railways come from South East Central Railway. Bilaspur is known for its aromatic rice variety named Doobraj rice, handloom woven colourful soft Kosa silk saris. It is well known for its rich, varied and colorful culture. Also famous for its samosas of Nitti and parothas of Chikka. The nearest commercial airport is the Swami Vivekanand International Airport at Raipur, approximately 131 km away.
About Bikaner
Bikaner lies in the western region of Rajasthan's Thar Desert. Weather conditions are extreme there and usually it gets too cold in winters and needless to say summers are scorching hot in Bikaner. Its industrial growth lies mainly with the trading and production of wool, Gypsum, salt, minerals and Plaster of Paris. City is known as camel country due to the presence of camel and world's largest camel research and breeding farm is situated in Bikaner. It is very well connected by road to all major cities. Bikaner is said to have an airport of its own known as Nal Airport (BKB) located 13 Kms from the main city, but is not functional as of now. There are talks of starting some Delhi bound flights from this airport as Rajasthan seeks major business form tourism and Bikaner is one of the destinations for the tourists. Nearest functional airport is Jodhpur situated 250 kms away. There are large number of ancient monuments, temples, palaces and museums in Bikaner. Hindi and Marwari is predominantly major language here with a small fraction of people speaking English.
