Vadodara–Jamnagar Intercity Superfast Express
Train in India
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The 22959 / 22960 Vadodara-Jamnagar Intercity Superfast Express is a superfast train owned and operated by Indian Railways - Western Railway zone that runs between Vadodara Junction and Jamnagar in India.[1][2]
| Vadodara-Jamnagar Intercity Superfast Express | |
|---|---|
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| Overview | |
| Service type | Superfast Express |
| Locale | Gujarat |
| First service | 19 November 1986 |
| Current operator | Western Railway |
| Route | |
| Termini | Vadodara (BRC) Jamnagar (JAM) |
| Stops | 13 |
| Distance travelled | 431 km (268 mi) |
| Average journey time | 7 hrs 41 mins |
| Service frequency | Daily |
| Train number | 22959 / 22960 |
| On-board services | |
| Classes | AC Chair Car, Second Class Seating, General Unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | No |
| Auto-rack arrangements | Overhead racks |
| Catering facilities | E-catering only |
| Observation facilities | Large windows |
| Baggage facilities | Available |
| Other facilities | Below the seats |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | LHB coach |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 130 km/h (81 mph) maximum, 55 km/h (34 mph) average including halts. |
The Service operates as train number 22959 from Vadodara Junction to Jamnagar and train number 22960 in the reverse direction serving the state of Gujarat.
Coaches
22959/22960 Vadodara - Jamnagar Intercity Express currently has 3 AC Chair Car(CC), 1 First Class(FC), 6 2nd Class Seating(2S), 9 General Unreserved(GEN) & 2 SLR (Seating Luggage Rake) coaches.
Coach Composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.
Service
22959 Vadodara - Jamnagar Intercity Superfast Express covers the distance of 426 km (265 mi) in 7 hours 40 mins at around 55 km/h (34 mph) and in 7 hours 40 mins as 22960 Jamnagar - Vadodara Intercity Superfast Express at around 55 km/h (34 mph).
As the average speed of the train is above 55 km/h (34 mph), as per Indian Railways rules, the fares includes a Superfast Express surcharge.
Route & halts
Traction
As the route is fully electrified, it is hauled by a Vadodara Loco Shed based WAP-5 / WAP-7 electric locomotive from Vadodara to Jamnagar and vice versa.
Rake sharing
The train shares its rake with;
- 12929/12930 Valsad-Vadodara Intercity Superfast Express
- 20959/20960 Valsad-Vadnagar Intercity Superfast Express.