Valsad–Jodhpur Weekly Express
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| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Express |
| Locale | Gujarat & Rajasthan |
| First service | 25 July 2012 |
| Current operator(s) | Western Railway |
| Route | |
| Termini | Valsad (BL) Bhagat Ki Kothi (BGKT) |
| Stops | 15 |
| Distance travelled | 752 km (467 mi) |
| Average journey time | 13 hrs 10 mins |
| Service frequency | Weekly [a] |
| Train number(s) | 22991 / 22992 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | On-board Catering, E-Catering |
| Observation facilities | Large windows |
| Baggage facilities | No |
| Other facilities | Below the seats |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | LHB coach |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 130 km/h (81 mph) maximum, 57 km/h (35 mph) average including halts. |
The 22991 / 22992 Valsad-Bhagat Ki Kothi Weekly Express is an express train belonging to Western Railway zone that runs between Valsad and Bhagat Ki Kothi in India. It is currently being operated with 22991/22992 train numbers on a weekly basis.[1][2][3]
Service
The 22991 Valsad - Bhagat Ki Kothi Weekly Express has an average speed of 57 km/h and covers 754 km in 13h 10m.[4]
The 22992 Bhagat Ki Kothi - Valsad Weekly Express has an average speed of 55 km/h and covers 754 km in 13h 30m.[5]
Route and halts
The important halts of the train are:
- Valsad
- Navsari
- Surat
- Bharuch Junction
- Vadodara Junction
- Anand Junction
- Nadiad Junction
- Ahmedabad Junction
- Sabarmati Junction
- Mahesana Junction
- Palanpur Junction
- Abu Road
- Pindwara
- Falna
- Marwar Junction
- Pali Marwar
- Luni Junction
- Bhagat Ki Kothi
Coach composite
The train has LHB rakes with a maximum speed of 130 km/h. The train consists of 22 coaches:
- 2 AC II Tier
- 6 AC III Tier
- 8 Sleeper Coaches
- 4 General Unreserved
- 2 End-on Generator.
Traction
Both trains are hauled by a Valsad Loco Shed based WAP-7 electric locomotive from Valsad to Bhagat Ki Kothi and vice versa.
Schedule
| Train Number | Station Code | Departure Station | Departure Time | Departure Day | Arrival Station | Arrival Time | Arrival Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22991 | BL | Valsad | 18:30 PM | Tuesday | Bhagat Ki Kothi | 07:55 AM | Wednesday |
| 22992 | BGKT | Bhagat Ki Kothi | 18:50 PM | Wednesday | Valsad | 08:30 AM | Thursday |
Rake sharing
The train shares its rake with 22909/22910 Valsad-Puri Superfast Express.
Notes
- ^ Runs one day in a week for every direction.
See also
References
- ^ W. RLY TO AUGMENT ONE AC CHAIR CAR COACH IN TWO PAIRS OF TRAINS ON PERMANENT BASIS
- ^ WESTERN RAILWAY TO ATTACH ONE 3 AC COACH IN 11 PAIR OF TRAINS ON TEMPORARY BASIS
- ^ Permanent augmentation in jodhpur-valsad-jodhpur exp
- ^ 22991/Valsad - Bhagat Ki Kothi Weekly Express
- ^ 22992/Bhagat Ki Kothi- Valsad Weekly Express
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