Okha–Shalimar Superfast Express Explained

Okha–Shalimar Superfast Express
Type:Superfast
Operator:Western Railways
Start: (OKHA)
Stops:30
End: (SHM)
Distance:2582km (1,604miles)
Journeytime:42 hrs 15 mins
Frequency:Weekly
Class:AC First Class, AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved
Seating:No
Sleeping:Yes
Catering:On-board Catering
Pantry car
Baggage:No
Otherfacilities:Below the seats
Stock:ICF coach
Trainnumber:22905 / 22906
Speed:58km/h average including halts

The 22905 / 22906 Okha–Shalimar Superfast Express is a superfast train in the Western Railway zone running between Okha and Shalimar in India. It is currently operated with 22905/22906 train numbers on weekly basis.[1] [2]

Coach composition

Each train on the Express has standard ICF rakes and a maximum speed of 110 km/h, and consist of 23 coaches:

Service

The 22905/Okha–Shalimar Express has average speeds of 58 km/h and covers 2582 km in 42 hrs 40 mins.

The 22906/Shalimar–Okha Express has average speeds of 51 km/h and covers 2582 km in 43 hrs 25 mins.

Route and halts

The important stops are:

Schedule

Train number Station code Departure station Departure time Departure day Arrival station Arrival time Arrival day
22905 OKHA Okha 08:40 AM Sunday Shalimar 03:20 AM Tuesday
22906 SHM Shalimar 21:05 PM Tuesday Okha 16:30 PM Thursday

Traction

From Okha both trains are hauled by a Vadodara Loco Shed-based WAP-4E electric locomotive up until Shalimar and vice versa.

Rake sharing

The train was used to share its rake with 12905/12906 Howrah–Porbandar Express. Now, it is running independently.

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. http://wr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,4,268&dcd=2796&did=1440661421290D3BF8AD80E9CD3FF39ED8EB51726FBC8.web107 Due to public unrest in the Ahmedabad Division, some Western Railway trains have been cancelled, partially cancelled or diverted
  2. http://wr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&dcd=2798&id=0,4,268 Due to Public Agitation in Ahmedabad Division