Somnath Superfast Express Explained

Somnath Superfast Express
Type:Superfast
Locale:Gujarat
Operator:Western Railway
Start: (ADI)
Stops:16
End:Veraval (VRL)
Distance:432km (268miles)
Journeytime:07 hours 50 minutes
Frequency:Daily
Class:AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved
Seating:Yes
Sleeping:Yes
Catering:Not Available
Stock:ICF coach
Trainnumber:22957 / 22958
Speed:110km/h maximum,
55km/h average including halts

The 22957 / 22958 Somnath Superfast Express is a superfast express train belonging to Indian Railways that runs between and in India.[1] [2] [3]

It operates as train number 22957 from Ahmedabad Junction to Veraval Junction and as train number 22958 in the reverse direction.

Coaches

The 22957/22958 Somnath Superfast Express presently has 1 AC 2 tier, 2 AC 3 tier, 10 Sleeper Class & 3 General Unreserved coaches.

As with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.

Service

22957 Somnath Superfast Express covers the distance of 432 kilometres in 7 hours 50 mins (55 km/h) & in 7 hours 50 mins (55 km/h) as 22958 Somnath Superfast Express.

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

Traction

It is hauled by a Vatva Loco Shed based WAP-4E electric locomotive on its entire journey.

Time Table

Notes and References

  1. https://indiarailinfo.com/train/-train-somnath-sf-express-22957/1581/60/2125 22957 Ahmedabad - Veraval Somnath Superfast Express
  2. https://indiarailinfo.com/train/-train-somnath-sf-express-22958/1582/2123/60 22958 Veraval - Ahmedabad Somnath Superfast Express
  3. http://www.wr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,4,268&dcd=3316&did=1468845788898E1E7C1B863F236EBBC8E38EA6B6F1846.web91 19221/22 Somnath Express service type, train no will be change to "Superfast" train, 22957/58 new train no. from 16/11/2016