Rajkot–Somnath Passenger Explained

Rajkot–Somnath Passenger
Type:	Passenger
Operator:	Western Railway
Start:	(RJT)
Stops:	19
End:	(SMNH)
Distance:	190km (120miles)
Journeytime:	5h 10m
Frequency:	Daily
Class:	Unreserved
Seating:	Yes
Sleeping:	No
Catering:	No
Observation:	ICF coach
Entertainment:	No
Baggage:	No
Other Facilities:	Below the seats
Stock:	2
Train Number:	59421/59423
Speed:	37km/h average with halts

The Rajkot–Somnath Passenger is a Passenger train belonging to Western Railway zone that runs between and . It is currently being operated with 59421/59423 train numbers on a daily basis.^{[1] [2] [3] [4] [5]}

Average speed and frequency

• 59421/Rajkot Somnath Passenger runs with an average speed of 37 km/h and covers 190 km in 5h 10m.
• 59423/Somnath Rajkot Passenger runs with an average speed of 37 km/h and covers 190 km in 5h 10m.

Route and halts

The important halts of the train are:

Coach composition

The train has standard ICF rakes with a maximum speed of 110 km/h. The train consists of 11 coaches:

• 9 General Unreserved
• 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake

Traction

Both trains are hauled by a Ratlam Loco Shed-based WDM-3A diesel locomotive from Rajkot to Somnath and vice versa.

Rake sharing

The train shares its rake with 59423/59424 Rajkot–Veraval Passenger and 19569/19570 Rajkot–Veraval Express.

See also

• Veraval Junction railway station
• Rajkot Junction railway station
• Rajkot–Veraval Express
• Rajkot–Veraval Passenger

External links

• 59423/Veraval–Somnath Passenger India Rail Info
• 59424/Somnath–Veraval Passenger India Rail Info

Notes and References

1. http://wr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,4,268&dcd=2792&did=14404188090328F7FCA7D89EC94A54F875E7B4170C8F6.web103 Due to repercussion of heavy rains in Ahmedabad Division, some trains are cancelled/partially cancelled & diverted
2. http://wr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&dcd=2792&id=0,4,268 Due to repercussion of heavy rains in Ahmedabad Division, some trains are cancelled/partially cancelled & diverted
3. http://www.wr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&dcd=2782&id=0,4,268 Due to repercussion of heavy rains in Ahmedabad Division
4. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/rajkot/Rajkot-Somnath-train-cancelled-other-trains-will-run-late/articleshow/34166075.cms Rajkot-Somnath train cancelled, other trains will run late
5. Web site: Extra coaches attached in 23 pairs of trains . 30 October 2015 . Western Railway . 24 January 2019 .