Bsb Summer Spl 04604 Train Schedule

BSB SUMMER SPL (04604) runs from Vaishno Devi Katra to Varanasi. It departs from Vaishno Devi Katra station (SVDK) at 18:15 from platform 2 and arrives at Varanasi Jn station (BSB) at 19:00. BSB SUMMER SPL takes 24 hrs to cover the distance of 1356 km between Vaishno Devi Katra and Varanasi. It is a non-superfast train. The average speed of this train is 56.5 kmph. It has classes Second AC (2A), Third AC (3A), Third Economy (3E) and Sleeper (SL). This train runs on Sunday. Final chart for BSB SUMMER SPL is prepared at Vaishno Devi Katra usually 3-4 hours before train departure time.

BSB SUMMER SPL runs with an LHB Rake and has a total of 21 coaches. It has 3 second seating unreserved coaches, 1 second ac coach, 4 third ac coaches, 1 pantry car coach and 8 sleeper coaches. The full coach composition is:

Engine--EOG--GS--GS--GS--A1--B1--B2--B3--B4--ME1--ME2--PC--S1--S2--S3--S4--S5--S6--S7--SE1--EOG

Vaishno Devi is located in the state of Jammu and Kashmir (Jammu region). Vaishno Devi temple is one of the most popular religious spot in India. More than 10 million pilgrims visit Vaishno Devi every year. The temple is located on a 2800 ft high Trikuta Mountain. To go to Vaishno Devi, you first go to Jammu (a major railway head in North India). From Jammu, travel by road to Katra - 50 km. Katra serves as the base camp for pilgrims who visit Vaishno Devi. At Katra, one has to register for the Yatra. Around Katra, there are many caves where Devis (Goddesses) and Devatas (Gods) of Hindu mythology prefer to stay. Also one can visit Shiv Khori Gufa - some 4 hours drive on dusty and rough road. The cave is more than 150 mts long and there is a Svayambhu Lingum, which constantly baths in a milky lime fluid dripping from the ceiling. The route from Jammu to Shiv Khori is full of beautiful and picturesque mountains, waterfalls and lakes. Nearest airport from Vaishno Devi is in Jammu, just 34 km away.

Varanasi, Benaras or Kashi is the spritual capital of India. It grew as an important industrial centre, famous for its muslin and silk fabrics, perfumes, ivory works, and sculpture. Situated on the banks of Ganga, Varanasi has some 20000 temples including Kashi Vishwanath, Sankat Mochan and Durga Mandir. Pilgrims come to the ghats lining the Ganges to wash away sins in the sacred waters or to cremate their loved ones. Buddha gave his first sermon in Kashi. It is the site of Banaras Hindu University (BHU), which is one of the largest residential universities in Asia with over 20,000 students. Varanasi is served by Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS), which is approximately 26 km from the city centre in Babatpur. The Diesel Locomotive Works in Varanasi, India, is a production unit owned by Indian Railways, that manufactures diesel-electric locomotives and its spare parts. Varanasi Junction, commonly known as Varanasi Cantt Railway Station, is the city's largest train station. More than 360,000 passengers and 240 trains pass through each day.