Somnath Superfast Express
The 22957 / 22958 Somnath Superfast Express is a superfast express train belonging to Indian Railways that runs between Ahmedabad Junction and Veraval Junction in India.[1][2][3]
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| Overview | |||||
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| Service type | Superfast | ||||
| Locale | Gujarat | ||||
| Current operator(s) | Western Railways | ||||
| Route | |||||
| Start | Ahmedabad (ADI) | ||||
| Stops | 16 | ||||
| End | Veraval (VRL) | ||||
| Distance travelled | 432 km (268 mi) | ||||
| Average journey time | 7 hours 50 minutes | ||||
| Service frequency | Daily | ||||
| Train number(s) | 22957 / 22958 | ||||
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| Class(es) | AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved | ||||
| Seating arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Catering facilities | Not Available | ||||
| Observation facilities | Rake Sharing with 19223/19224 Ahmedabad Jammu Tawi Express & 19225/19226 Bathinda Jammu Tawi Express (via Firozpur) | ||||
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| Rolling stock | ICF Coaches | ||||
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) | ||||
| Operating speed | 110 km/h (68 mph) maximum, 55 km/h (34 mph) average including halts | ||||
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It operates as train number 22957 from Ahmedabad Junction to Veraval Junction and as train number 22958 in the reverse direction.
Coaches
The 22957/22958 Somnath Superfast Express presently has 1 AC 2 tier, 2 AC 3 tier, 10 Sleeper Class & 3 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
22957 Somnath Superfast Express covers the distance of 432 kilometres in 7 hours 50 mins (55 km/hr) & in 7 hours 50 mins (55 km/hr) as 22958 Somnath Superfast Express.
As the average speed of the train is around 55 km/hr, as per Indian Railway rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.
Traction
It is hauled by a WDM 3A locomotive from the Ratlam or Vatva based WDM 3D locomotive hauls the train on its entire journey.
Time Table
- 22957 Somnath Superfast Express leaves Ahmedabad Junction on a daily basis at 22:10 PM IST and reaches Veraval at 06:00 AM IST on the next day.
- 22958 Somnath Superfast Express leaves Veraval on a daily basis at 21:35 PM IST and reaches Ahmedabad Junction at 05:25 AM IST on the next day.