| Valsad–Puri Superfast Express | |
| Type: | Superfast Express |
| Operator: | Western Railway |
| Start: | (BL) |
| Stops: | 24 |
| End: | (PURI) |
| Distance: | 2065km (1,283miles) |
| Frequency: | Weekly |
| Journeytime: | 37 hours 15 minutes |
| Class: | AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved |
| Seating: | Yes |
| Sleeping: | Yes |
| Catering: | On-board catering, E-catering |
| Observation: | Large windows |
| Baggage: | Available |
| Otherfacilities: | Below the seats |
| Trainnumber: | 22909 / 22910 |
| Speed: | 130km/h maximum, 55km/h average including halts. |
The 22909 / 22910 Valsad–Puri Superfast Express is a Superfast Express train belonging to Indian Railways – Western Railway zone that runs between and in India.[1] [2]
It operates as train number 22909 from Valsad to Puri and as train number 22910 in the reverse direction serving the states of Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Odisha.[3] [4]
On 24 January 2019, Second upgraded rake of Western Railway under ‘Project Utkrisht’ with beautiful interiors & many passengers friendly new features was introduced in Valsad–Puri Superfast Express.[5] [6]
The 22909/22910 Valsad–Puri Superfast Express running with new LHB rake from 28 March 2019 instead of ICF rake which has 2 AC 2 tier, 6 AC 3 tier, 8 Sleeper Class, 4 General Unreserved & 2 EOGs (End On Generation) 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.
The important halts of the train are:
Both trains are hauled by a Vadodara Loco Shed or Itarsi Loco Shed-based WAP-7 electric locomotive on its entire journey.
The train reverses its direction two times at;
| Train number | Station code | Departure station | Departure time | Departure day | Arrival station | Arrival time | Arrival day | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22909 | BL | Valsad | 20:10 PM | Thursday | Puri | 09:30 AM | Saturday | |
| 22910 | PURI | Puri | 12:30 AM | Sunday | Valsad | 12:10 PM | Monday |
The train shares its rake with 19055/19056 Valsad–Jodhpur Weekly Express.