Udhna–Banaras Express Explained

Udhna–Banaras Superfast Express
Type:Superfast Express
Operator:Western Railway
Start: (UDN)
Stops:13
End: (BSBS)
Distance:1401km (871miles)
Journeytime:24 hrs 25 mins
Frequency:Weekly
Trainnumber:20929 / 20930
Class:AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved
Seating:Yes
Sleeping:Yes
Catering:On-board catering,
E-catering
Observation:Large windows
Sharing:Rake sharing with 20933/20934 Udhna–Danapur Express
Baggage:Available
Stock:LHB coach
Gauge:
Broad Gauge
Speed:57km/h average including halts.

The 20929 / 20930 Udhna–Banaras Superfast Express is an Superfast Express train of Indian Railways connecting and . The train was introduced in rail budget 2012–13.

It operates as train number 20929 from Udhna Junction to Banaras and as train number 20930 in the reverse direction, serving the states of Gujarat, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh.

Coaches

The 19057 / 58 Udhna–Banaras Express has 1 AC 2 tier, 1 AC 3 tier, 8 Sleeper class, 6 General Unreserved & 2 SLR (Seating cum Luggage Rake) coaches. It does not carry a pantry car.

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

Service

19057 Udhna–Banaras Express covers the distance of 1402 km in 26 hours 50 mins (52 km/h) and in 28 hours 10 mins as 19058 Banaras–Udhna Express. (51 km/h).

As the average speed of the train is below 55km/h, as per Indian Railways rules, its fare doesn't include a Superfast surcharge.

Route & halts

The important halts of the train are:

Traction

The entire route is now fully electrified. Both trains are hauled by a Vadodara Loco Shed-based WAP-7 electric locomotive from Udhna Junction to Banaras and vice versa.

Timings

19057 Udhna–Banaras Express leaves Udhna Junction every Friday at 22:50 PM IST and reaches Banaras at 01:40 AM IST on Sunday.[1]

19058 Banaras–Udhna Express leaves Banaras every Sunday at 04:50 AM IST and reaches Udhna Junction at 09:00 AM IST the next day.[2]

Rake sharing

The train shares its rake with 19063/19064 Udhna–Danapur Express.

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 19057/Udhna–Banaras Express. India Rail Info.
  2. Web site: 19058/Banaras–Udhna Express. India Rail Info.