Mumbai Central–Ahmedabad Passenger
The 59439/59440 Mumbai Central - Ahmedabad Passenger is a passenger train of the Indian Railways connecting Mumbai Central in Maharashtra and Ahmedabad Junction of Gujarat. It is currently being operated with 59439/59440 train numbers on a daily basis.[1][2][3][4]
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| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Passenger |
| Current operator(s) | Western Railway zone |
| Route | |
| Start | Mumbai Central (MMCT) |
| Stops | 70 as 59439 64 as 59440 |
| End | Ahmedabad Junction (ADI) |
| Distance travelled | 492 km (306 mi) |
| Average journey time | 15 hrs 45 mins |
| Service frequency | Daily |
| Train number(s) | 59439/59440 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | Sleeper Class, Unreserved/General |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | No Pantry car attached |
| Observation facilities | ICF coaches |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | 2 |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 31 km/h (19 mph) |
Service
The 59439/Mumbai Central - Ahmedabad Passenger has average speed of 31 km/hr and covers 492 km in 15 hrs 45 mins.
The 59440/Ahmedabad - Mumbai Central Passenger has average speed of 31 km/hr and covers 492 km in 15 hrs 50 mins.
Route
The 59439/40 Mumbai Central - Ahmedabad Passenger runs from Mumbai Central via Vasai Road, Palghar, Vapi, Valsad, Surat, Bharuch Junction, Vadodara Junction, Anand Junction, Nadiad Junction to Ahmedabad Junction and vice versa.
Coach composite
The train consists of 15 coaches:
Traction
The 59439/59440 Mumbai Central - Ahmedabad Passenger is hauled by a Vadodara based WAG 5P or WAP 5.
Rack Sharing
The train shares its rake with 59441/59442 Ahmedabad - Mumbai Central Passenger.
External links
References
- "59439/Mumbai Central - Ahmedabad Passenger". India Rail Info.
- "59440/Ahmedabad - Mumbai Central Passenger". India Rail Info.
- "Traffic restored on Mumbai-Ahmedabad line 13 hours after goods train fire near Dahanu". Hindustan Times.
- "Mumbai braces for 11-hour Western Railway block; Over 200 trains to be affected". Zee News.