Okha–Nathdwara Express
The 19575/19576 Okha - Nathdwara Express is an express train belonging to Western Railway zone that runs between Okha and Nathdwara in India. It is currently being operated with 19575/19576 train numbers on a weekly basis.[1][2]
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Express |
| First service | 28 September 2013 |
| Current operator(s) | Western Railway zone |
| Route | |
| Start | Okha (OKHA) |
| Stops | 18 |
| End | Nathdwara (NDT) |
| Distance travelled | 1,137 km (706 mi) |
| Service frequency | Weekly [lower-alpha 1] |
| Train number(s) | 19575/19576 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | On-board Catering E-Catering |
| Observation facilities | ICF Bogie |
| Entertainment facilities | No |
| Baggage facilities | No |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | 2 |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 56 km/h (35 mph), including halts |
Service
The 19575/Okha - Nathdwara Express has an average speed of 51 km/hr and covers 1137 km in 22 hrs 20 mins.
The 19576/Nathdwara - Okha Express has an average speed of 49 km/hr and covers 1137 km in 23 hrs 10 mins.
Schedule
| Train Number | Station Code | Departure Station | Departure Time | Departure Day | Arrival Station | Arrival Time | Arrival Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19575 | OKHA | Okha | 7:30 AM | SAT | Nathdwara | 5:50 AM | SUN |
| 19576 | NDT | Nathdwara | 9:40 PM | SUN | Okha | 8:50 PM | MON |
Route and halts
The important halts of the train are:
Coach composite
The train has standard ICF rakes with max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 17 coaches :
- 1 AC II Tier
- 2 AC III Tier
- 6 Sleeper Coaches
- 6 General Unreserved
- 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake
Traction
Both trains are hauled by a Vatva Loco Shed based WDM 3A diesel locomotive from Okha to Ahmedabad. From Ahmedabad trains are hauled by a Vadodara Loco Shed based WAP-4E electric locomotive uptil Ratlam. From Ratlam trains are hauled by a Ratlam Loco Shed based WDM 3A diesel locomotive uptil Nathdwara and vice versa.
Rake Sharing
The train shares its rake with 22939/22940 Hapa - Bilaspur Superfast Express.
Notes
- Runs one day in a week for every direction.