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.
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.
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.
The important halts of the train are:
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.
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]
The train shares its rake with 19063/19064 Udhna–Danapur Express.