Rajkot–Somnath Passenger

The Rajkot - Somnath Passenger is a passenger train belonging to Western Railway zone that runs between Rajkot Junction and Somnath. It is currently being operated with 59421/59423 train numbers on a daily basis.[1][2][3][4][5]

Rajkot - Somnath Passenger
Overview
Service typePassenger
Current operator(s)Western Railway
Route
StartRajkot Junction (RJT)
Stops19
EndSomnath (SMNH)
Distance travelled190 km (118 mi)
Average journey time5h 10m
Service frequencyDaily [lower-alpha 1]
On-board services
Class(es)Unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsNo
Catering facilitiesNo
Observation facilitiesICF Coaches
Entertainment facilitiesNo
Baggage facilitiesNo
Technical
Rolling stock2
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed37 km/h (23 mph) average with halts
Route map

Average speed and frequency

The 59421/Rajkot Somnath Passenger runs with an average speed of 37 km/hr and covers 190 km in 5h 10m. The 59423/Somnath Rajkot Passenger runs with an average speed of 37 km/hr and covers 190 km in 5h 10m.

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 11 coaches:

  • 9 General Unreserved
  • 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake

Traction

Both trains are hauled by a Ratlam Loco Shed based WDM 3A diesel locomotive from Rajkot to Somnath and vice versa.

Rake Sharing

The train shares its rake with 59423/59424 Rajkot - Veraval Passenger and 19569/19570 Rajkot - Veraval Express.

See also

Notes

  1. Runs seven days in a week for every direction.

References


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