Gujarat Superfast Express

The 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
LocaleMaharashtra & Gujarat
Current operator(s)Western Railways
Route
StartMumbai Central (MMCT)
Stops27
EndAhmedabad Junction (ADI)
Distance travelled491 km (305 mi)
Average journey time9 hours 10 minutes
Service frequencyDaily
Train number(s)22953 / 22954
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 19109/19110 Gujarat Queen & 19129/19130 Vadodara Ahmedabad Intercity Express
Other facilitiesBelow the seats
Technical
Rolling stockICF Coaches
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed110 km/h (68 mph) maximum,
52.84 km/h (33 mph) average 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 & 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 from end to end by a Vadodara based WAP 7 / WAP 5 / WAP 4E locomotive.

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