Tirunelveli–Gandhidham Humsafar Express Explained

Color:20B2AA
Tirunelveli Jn - Gandhidham Jn
Humsafar Express
Type:Humsafar Express
Operator:Western Railways
First:
[1]
Start: (TEN)
Stops:21
End: (GIMB)
Distance:2400km (1,500miles)
Journeytime:45 hours 10 mins
Frequency:Weekly
Class:AC 3 tier,SL
Seating:Yes
Sleeping:Yes
Catering:Available
Observation:Large windows
Stock:LHB Humsafar
Trainnumber:20923/20924
Speed:54km/h average including halts
Map State:collapsed

The 20923 / 20924 Tirunelveli - Gandhidham Humsafar Express is a superfast express train belonging to Western Railway zone that runs between and in India.

It was announced to be operated with 19423/19424 train numbers on weekly basis.[2] [3] [4]

The inaugural special service of Gandhidham - Tirunelveli Humsafar Express (09424) was flagged off by Minister of States of Railways Rajen Gohain on 5 July 2018.[5] The regular service started from 16th of that month.

Coach composition

The Tirunelveli – Gandhidham Humsafar Express operates with 3-Tier AC coaches and sleeper class coaches with LED screens to display information about stations, train speed etc. and has announcement system as well, Vending machines for tea, coffee and milk, Bio toilets in compartments as well as CCTV cameras.

Traction

Both trains are hauled by Ajni Electric Loco Shed based WAP-7 locomotive.

Demands

There are also demands to extend this train from Tirunelveli Junction to Madurai Junction.There is also demand that the train needed stopping in Vallioor (vly) railway station.

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Humsafar Gandhidham-Tirunelveli Express Train Rolls Out Today. NDTV. 5 July 2018.
  2. Web site: Trains at a Glance (November 2017 - June 2018). 2 November 2017.
  3. Web site: Gandhidham Time-Table. 2 November 2017.
  4. Web site: indiarailinfo. 2 November 2017.
  5. News: Gandhidham-Tirunelveli Humsafar Express: All AC-3 tier Indian Railways train flagged off; 5 things to know. Financial Express. 6 July 2018. Devanjana. Nag. 12 July 2019.