Gwalior–Sabarmati Superfast Express Explained

Gwalior–Sabarmati Superfast Express
Type:Superfast
Operator:North Central Railways
Start: (GWL)
Stops:16
End: (SBIB)
Distance:977km (607miles)
Journeytime:15 hours 40 mins
Frequency:Tri-weekly
Class:AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
Seating:Yes
Sleeping:Yes
Catering:E-catering only
Observation:Large windows
Baggage:Available
Otherfacilities:Below the seats
Stock:LHB coach
Trainnumber:22547 / 22548
Speed:130km/h maximum,
62km/h average including halts

The 22547/22548 Gwalior–Sabarmati Superfast Express is a Superfast train belonging to North Central Railway zone of Indian Railways that run between and in India.[1]

It is currently being operated with 22547/22548 train numbers on tri-weekly basis.[2]

Coach composition

The train has standard LHB rakes with max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 21 coaches:

Service

As the average speed of the train is above 55 km/h, as per Indian Railways rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.

Route and halts

The important halts of the train are:

Schedule

Train number Station code Departure station Departure time Departure day Arrival station Arrival time Arrival day
22547 GWL Gwalior Junction 20:10 PM Sun,Wed,Sat Sabarmati BG 11:55 AM Sun,Mon,Thu
22548 SBIB Sabarmati BG 16:50 PM Tue,Fri,Sat Gwalior Junction 09:25 AM Sun,Wed,Sat

Rake sharing

The train shares its rake with 12547/12548 Agra Cantt-Sabarmati Superfast Express.

Traction

As this route is fully electrified, it is hauled by a Kanpur Loco Shed based WAP-7 electric locomotive on its entire journey.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Ahmedabad – Agra Fort train to be extended upto Gwalior from October with new name. Desh Gujarat.
  2. Web site: आगरा कैंट-अहमदाबाद एक्सप्रेस का ग्वालियर तक होगा विस्तार, एक सितंबर से बदलेगा स्टेशन. Amarujala.
  3. Web site: 22547/Gwalior – Ahmedabad SF Express. India Rail Info.
  4. Web site: 22548/Ahmedabad – Gwalior SF Express. India Rail Info.