| Surat–Mahuva Superfast Express | |
| Type: | Superfast Express |
| Locale: | Gujarat |
| Operator: | Western Railway |
| Start: | (ST) |
| Stops: | 14 |
| End: | (MHV) |
| Distance: | 631km (392miles) |
| Journeytime: | 11 hours 10 minutes |
| Frequency: | Five days a week |
| Class: | AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved |
| Seating: | Yes |
| Sleeping: | Yes |
| Catering: | E-catering only |
| Observation: | Large windows |
| Baggage: | Available |
| Stock: | LHB coach |
| Train Number: | 20955 / 20956 |
| Speed: | average including halts. |
The 20955 / 20956 Surat–Mahuva Superfast Express is a Superfast train of the Indian Railways connecting in South Gujarat and of Saurashtra. It is currently being operated with 20955/20956 train numbers on five days a week basis.[1] [2] [3]
The 20955/Surat–Mahuva Superfast Express has an average speed of 56 km/h and covers 631 km in 11 hrs 10 mins.[4]
The 20956/Mahuva–Surat Superfast Express has an average speed of 57 km/h and covers 631 km in 11 hrs 05 mins.[5]
The train consists of 17 coaches :
| Train number | Station code | Departure station | Departure time | Departure day | Arrival station | Arrival time | Arrival day | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20955 | ST | Surat | 22:00 PM | Sun,Mon,Tue,Thu,Sat | Mahuva | 09:10 AM | Sun,Mon,Tue,Wed,Fri | |
| 20956 | MHV | Mahuva | 19:30 PM | Sun,Mon,Tue,Wed,Fri | Surat | 06:35 AM | Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Sat |
Both trains are hauled by a Vatva Loco Shed-based WAP-4E or Valsad Loco Shed-based WAP-7 electric locomotive from Surat to and from Ahmedabad Junction, it is hauled by a Sabarmati Loco Shed-based WDP-4D diesel locomotive uptil Mahuva Junction, and vice versa.
The train shares its rake with 19053/19054 Surat-Muzaffarpur Express.