Valsad–Vadnagar Intercity Superfast Express
Train in India
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The 20959 / 20960 Valsad–Vadnagar Intercity Superfast Express is a superfast express train of the Indian Railways connecting Valsad and Vadnagar of Gujarat .[1][2][3][4][5][6][7]
| Valsad–Vadnagar Intercity Superfast Express | |||||
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| Overview | |||||
| Service type | Intercity Superfast Express | ||||
| Status | Daily | ||||
| Locale | Gujarat | ||||
| First service | 3 November 2022 | ||||
| Current operator | Western Railway | ||||
| Route | |||||
| Termini | Valsad (BL) Vadnagar (VDG) | ||||
| Stops | 13 | ||||
| Distance travelled | 424 km (263 mi) | ||||
| Average journey time | 7 hours 15 minutes | ||||
| Service frequency | Daily | ||||
| Train number | 20959 / 20960 | ||||
| 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 | No | ||||
| 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 | 58 km/h (36 mph) average including halts. | ||||
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Valsad–Vadnagar Intercity Superfast Express was inaugurated by Minister of State for Railways and Textiles, Darshana Jardosh from 3 November 2022 at Surat railway station.[8][9]
Service
Route & halts
The important halts of the train are:[12]
Traction
It is hauled by a Vadodara Loco Shed based WAP-7 electric locomotive from end to end.
Rake sharing
The train shares its rake with;
- 12929/12930 Valsad–Vadodara Intercity Superfast Express
- 22959/22960 Vadodara–Jamnagar Intercity Superfast Express
- 19011/19012 Valsad–Dahod Intercity Express
Gallery
Vadnagar Intercity Express Inaugural Board
Vadnagar Intercity Express Inaugural Board
Vadnagar Intercity Express Special at PF 5
Vadnagar Intercity Express Special at PF 5
Vadnagar Intercity Express Special Engine
