Vapi–Virar Shuttle
Indian train route
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The 59040 Vapi - Virar Shuttle is a passenger train of the Indian Railways connecting Vapi in Gujarat and Virar of Maharashtra. It is currently being operated with 59040 train number on a daily basis.[1][2][3]
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Passenger |
| Current operator | Western Railway zone |
| Route | |
| Termini | Vapi (VAPI) Virar (VR) |
| Stops | 12 |
| Distance travelled | 113 km (70 mi) |
| Average journey time | 2 hrs 20 mins |
| Service frequency | Daily |
| Train number | 59040 |
| On-board services | |
| Class | Unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | No |
| Catering facilities | No |
| Entertainment facilities | No |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | Standard Indian Railway coaches |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 48 km/h (30 mph) |
Service
The 59040/Vapi - Virar Shuttle has average speed of 48 km/h and covers 113 km in 2 hrs 20 mins.
Route
The 59040/Vapi - Virar Shuttle runs from Vapi via Umargam Road, Dahanu Road, Palghar and Saphale to Virar.
Coach composite
The train consists of 18 coaches:
- 16 General Unreserved(GEN)
- 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake(SLR)
Traction
Train is hauled by a Locomotive shed, Vadodara based WAP-5 or Locomotive shed, Valsad based WAG-5P.
Rake sharing
The train shares its rake with 59037/59038 Virar - Surat Passenger, 59039 Virar - Valsad Shuttle, 59045 Bandra Terminus - Vapi Passenger, 59046 Valsad - Bandra Terminus Passenger.
