Gandhidham–Palanpur Passenger

Gandhidham - Palanpur Passenger is a passenger train belonging to Western Railway zone that runs between Gandhidham Junction and Palanpur Junction. It is currently being operated with 59425/59426 train numbers on a daily basis.[1][2][3] Initially, train ran between Palanpur Junction and Bhuj. W.e.f 15-08-2018, It has been extended up to Gandhidham Junction.

Gandhidham - Palanpur Passenger
Overview
Service typePassenger
First service12 March 2012 (2012-03-12)
Current operator(s)Western Railway
Route
StartGandhidham Junction (GIMB)
Stops36
EndPalanpur Junction (PNU)
Distance travelled301 km (187 mi)
Average journey time7h
Service frequencyDaily
On-board services
Class(es)Unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsNo
Catering facilitiesNo
Entertainment facilitiesNo
Baggage facilitiesNo
Technical
Rolling stock2
Track gauge5 ft 6 in (1,676 mm)
Operating speed43 km/h (27 mph) average with halts

Average speed and frequency

59425/Gandhidham - Palanpur Passenger runs with an average speed of 43 km/h and completes 301 km in 7h. 59426/Palanpur - Gandhidham Passenger runs with an average speed of 42 km/h and completes 301 km in 7h 5m .

Route and halts

59425/26 Gandhidham - Palanpur Passenger route is via Bhildi Junction, Radhanpur, Samakhiali Junction, Gandhidham Junction.

Coach composite

The train has standard ICF rakes with max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 12 coaches:

  • 10 General Unreserved
  • 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake

Traction

Both trains are hauled by a Vatva Loco Shed based WDM 3A diesel locomotive from Palanpur to Gandhidham and vice versa.

Rake Sharing

The train shares its rake with 19151/19152 Palanpur - Bhuj Intercity Express.

See also

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