Somnath Superfast Express
22957/22958 Ahmedabad - Veraval Somnath Superfast Express is a superfast express train belonging to Indian Railways that runs between Ahmedabad Junction and Veraval in India.[1][2][3]
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| Overview | |||||
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| Service type | Superfast | ||||
| Current operator(s) | Western Railways | ||||
| Route | |||||
| Start | Ahmedabad Junction | ||||
| Stops | 16 | ||||
| End | Veraval | ||||
| Distance travelled | 432 km (268 mi) | ||||
| Average journey time | 7 hours 50 minutes | ||||
| Service frequency | Daily | ||||
| Train number(s) | 22957 / 22958 | ||||
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| Class(es) | AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved | ||||
| Seating arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Catering facilities | No Pantry Car | ||||
| Observation facilities | Rake Sharing with 19223/24 Ahmedabad Jammu Tawi Express & 19225/26 Bathinda Jammu Tawi Express (via Firozpur) | ||||
| Technical | |||||
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) | ||||
| Operating speed | 110 km/h (68 mph) maximum 55 km/h (34 mph), including halts | ||||
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It operates as train number 22957 from Ahmedabad Junction to Veraval and as train number 22958 in the reverse direction.
Coaches
22957/22958 Ahmedabad - Veraval Somnath Superfast Express presently has 1 AC 2 tier, 2 AC 3 tier, 10 Sleeper Class & 3 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
22957 Ahmedabad - Veraval Somnath Superfast Express covers the distance of 432 kilometres in 7 hours 50 mins (55 km/hr) & in 7 hours 50 mins (55 km/hr) as 22958 Veraval - Ahmedabad Somnath Superfast Express.
As the average speed of the train is around 55 km/hr, as per Indian Railway rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.
Traction
It is a diesel haul end to end. A WDM 3A from the Ratlam or Vatva, WDM-3D from Vatva shed hauls the train.
Time Table
22957 Ahmedabad - Veraval Somnath Superfast Express leaves Ahmedabad Junction on a daily basis at 22:10 PM IST and reaches Veraval at 06:00 AM IST on the next day.
22958 Veraval - Ahmedabad Somnath Superfast Express leaves Veraval on a daily basis at 21:35 PM IST and reaches Ahmedabad Junction at 05:25 AM IST on the next day.