Vadodara–Jamnagar Intercity Superfast Express Explained

Vadodara-Jamnagar Intercity Superfast Express
Type:Superfast Express
Locale:Gujarat
Operator:Western Railway
Start:Vadodara (BRC)
Stops:13
End:Jamnagar (JAM)
Distance:431km (268miles)
Journeytime:7 hrs 41 mins
Frequency:Daily
Class:AC Chair Car, Second Class Seating, General Unreserved
Seating:Yes
Sleeping:No
Autorack:Overhead racks
Catering:E-catering only
Observation:Large windows
Baggage:Available
Otherfacilities:Below the seats
Stock:LHB coach
Trainnumber:22959 / 22960
Speed:130km/h maximum,
55km/h average including halts.

The 22959 / 22960 Vadodara-Jamnagar Intercity Superfast Express is a Superfast train owned and operated by Indian Railways - Western Railway zone that runs between and in India.[1] [2]

The Service operates as train number 22959 from to and train number 22960 in the reverse direction serving the state of Gujarat.

Coaches

22959/22960 Vadodara - Jamnagar Intercity Express currently has 3 AC Chair Car(CC), 1 First Class(FC), 6 2nd Class Seating(2S), 9 General Unreserved(GEN) & 2 SLR (Seating Luggage Rake) coaches.

Coach Composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.

Service

22959 Vadodara - Jamnagar Intercity Superfast Express covers the distance of 426km (265miles) in 7 hours 40 mins at around 55km/h and in 7 hours 40 mins as 22960 Jamnagar - Vadodara Intercity Superfast Express at around 55km/h.

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

Route & halts

The halts of the train are:

Traction

As the route is fully electrified, it is hauled by a Vadodara Loco Shed based WAP-5 / WAP-7 electric locomotive from Vadodara to Jamnagar and vice versa.

Rake sharing

The train shares its rake with;

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 22959/Surat - Jamnagar Intercity Express. India Rail Info.
  2. Web site: 22960/Jamnagar - Surat Intercity Express. India Rail Info.