Gujarat Superfast Express

22953/22954 Gujarat Superfast Express is a superfast train belonging to Indian Railways that run between Mumbai Central and Ahmedabad Junction in India.

Gujarat Superfast Express
Overview
Service typeSuperfast
Current operator(s)Western Railway
Route
StartMumbai Central
Stops27
EndAhmedabad Junction
Distance travelled491 km (305 mi)
Service frequencyDaily
On-board services
Class(es)AC Chair Car, 1st Class, 2nd Class seating, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes (1st Class only)
Catering facilitiesNo Pantry car but Available
Observation facilitiesRake Sharing with 19109/10 Gujarat Queen & 19129/30 Vadodara Ahmedabad Intercity Express
Technical
Rolling stockStandard Indian Railway coaches
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed110 km/h (68 mph) maximum
52.84 km/h (33 mph), including halts
Route map

It operates as train number 22953 from Mumbai Central to Ahmedabad Junction and as train number 22954 in the reverse direction.

Coaches

22953/22954 Gujarat Superfast Express presently has 3 AC Chair Car, 2 1st Class, 10 2nd Class seating & 8 General Unreserved coaches.

As with most train services in India, Coach Composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.

Service and Halts

22953 Gujarat Superfast Express covers the distance of 491 kilometres in 9 hours (55 km/hr) & 9 hours 25 mins as 22954 Gujarat Superfast Express (55 km/hr).

As the average speed of the train is above 55 km/hr, as per Indian Railway rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.

† Note: No halt for Palghar as 22953 Mumbai Central - Ahmedabad Gujarat Superfast Express

Traction

Prior to Western Railways switching over to the AC system in February 2012, dual traction WCAM 1 or WCAM 2/2P locos would haul the train.

Since Western Railway has switched over to the AC system it is hauled end to end by a Vadodara based WAP 7 or WAP 5 or WAP 4E loco.

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