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Sabarmati (Ahmedabad)–Okha Vande Bharat Express

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The 22925/22926 Sabarmati (Ahmedabad) - Okha Vande Bharat Express is India's 34th Vande Bharat Express train, connecting the city of Ahmedabad with Okha in Gujarat.[1] This train was inaugurated on 24 September 2023 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi via video conference from New Delhi between Sabarmati Junction and Jamnagar,[2] which was later extended to Okha on 12 March 2024 [3] and terminal changed to Sabarmati Junction on August 17 2026. [4][5]

LocaleGujarat
First serviceSeptember 24, 2023 (2023-09-24) (Inaugural run)
25 September 2023; 2 years ago (25 September 2023) (Commercial run)
Current operatorWestern Railway (WR)
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Sabarmati (Ahmedabad) - Okha
Vande Bharat Express
Overview
Service typeVande Bharat Express
LocaleGujarat
First serviceSeptember 24, 2023 (2023-09-24) (Inaugural run)
25 September 2023; 2 years ago (25 September 2023) (Commercial run)
Current operatorWestern Railway (WR)
Route
TerminiSabarmati Junction (SBT)
Okha (OKHA)
Stops8
Distance travelled493 km (306 mi)
Average journey time07 hrs
Service frequencySix days a week [a]
Train number22925 / 22926
Lines used
On-board services
ClassesAC Chair Car, AC Executive Chair Car
Seating arrangements
  • Airline style
  • Rotatable seats
Sleeping arrangementsNo
Catering facilitiesOn board Catering
Observation facilitiesLarge windows in all coaches
Entertainment facilities
Baggage facilitiesOverhead racks
Other facilitiesKavach
Technical
Rolling stockMini Vande Bharat 2.0
Track gaugeIndian gauge
1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) broad gauge
Electrification25 kV 50 Hz AC Overhead line
Operating speed70 km/h (43 mph) (Avg.)
Average length192 metres (630 ft) (08 coaches)
Track ownerIndian Railways
Rake maintenanceSabarmati Jn (SBT)
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Overview

This train is operated by Indian Railways, connecting Sabarmati Jn, Ambli Road, Sanand, Viramgam Jn, Surendranagar Jn, Wankaner Jn, Rajkot Jn, Jamnagar, Dwarka and Okha. It is currently operated with train numbers 22925/22926 on 6 days a week basis.[6][7]

Rakes

It is the thirty-second 2nd Generation and twentieth Mini Vande Bharat 2.0 Express train which was designed and manufactured by the Integral Coach Factory at Perambur, Chennai under the Make in India Initiative.[8]

Service

The 22925/22926 Sabarmati (Ahmedabad) - Okha Vande Bharat Express operates six days a week except Tuesdays, covering a distance of 493 km (306 mi) in a travel time of 7 hours with an average speed of 70 km/h (43 mph). The service has 8 intermediate stops. The Maximum Permissible Speed is 110 km/h (68 mph).

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Notes

  1. Except Tuesdays

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