The 22909 / 22910 Valsad–Puri Superfast Express is a Superfast Express train belonging to Indian Railways – Western Railway zone that runs between Valsad and Puri in India.[1][2]
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| Overview | |||||
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| Service type | Superfast Express | ||||
| First service | 12 February 2011 | ||||
| Current operator(s) | Western Railways | ||||
| Route | |||||
| Termini | Valsad (BL) Puri (PURI) | ||||
| Stops | 23 | ||||
| Distance travelled | 2,069 km (1,286 mi) | ||||
| Average journey time | 38 hours 25 minutes | ||||
| Service frequency | Weekly | ||||
| Train number(s) | 22909 / 22910 | ||||
| On-board services | |||||
| Class(es) | AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved | ||||
| Seating arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Catering facilities | On-board catering E-catering | ||||
| Observation facilities | Large windows | ||||
| Technical | |||||
| Rolling stock | LHB coach | ||||
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) | ||||
| Operating speed | 110 km/h (68 mph) maximum, 59 km/h (37 mph) average including halts | ||||
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It operates as train number 22909 from Valsad to Puri and as train number 22910 in the reverse direction serving the states of Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Odisha.[3][4]
On 24 January 2019, Second upgraded rake of Western Railway under ‘Project Utkrisht’ with beautiful interiors & many passengers friendly new features was introduced in Valsad–Puri Superfast Express.[5][6]
Coaches edit
The 22909/22910 Valsad–Puri Superfast Express running with new LHB rake from 28 March 2019 instead of ICF rake which has 2 AC 2 tier, 6 AC 3 tier, 8 Sleeper Class, 4 General Unreserved & 2 EOGs (End On Generation) coaches. It does not carry a pantry car.
As is customary with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.
Route and halts edit
The important halts of the train are:
Traction edit
Both trains are hauled by an Itarsi electric loco shed-based WAP-7 locomotive on its entire journey.
Reversals edit
The train reverses its direction two times at;
Schedule edit
| Train number | Station code | Departure station | Departure time | Departure day | Arrival station | Arrival time | Arrival day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22909 | BL | Valsad | 20:10 PM | Thursday | Puri | 09:30 AM | Saturday |
| 22910 | PURI | Puri | 12:30 AM | Sunday | Valsad | 12:10 PM | Monday |
Rake sharing edit
The train shares its rake with 19055/19056 Valsad–Jodhpur Weekly Express.
References edit
- ^ "22909/Valsad - Puri Superfast Express". India Rail Info.
- ^ "22910/Puri - Valsad Superfast Express". India Rail Info.
- ^ Train traffic further affected till July 3, SECR's six trains cancelled on June 28
- ^ Due to repercussion of burnt Route Relay Interlocking centre at Itarsi, the following trains departing from Western Railway are cancelled & diverted
- ^ Adding convenience, bringing smiles! Valsad-Puri Express which was run by "Utkrisht Rake" on 24/1/19 for the first time.
- ^ वलसाड-पुरी एक्सप्रेस में आज से लगेंगे उत्कृष्ट रैक, 24-01-2019
External links edit
- "Welcome to Indian Railway Passenger reservation Enquiry". indianrail.gov.in. Archived from the original on 8 April 2014. Retrieved 5 April 2014.
- "IRCTC Online Passenger Reservation System". irctc.co.in. Archived from the original on 3 March 2007. Retrieved 5 April 2014.
- "[IRFCA] Welcome to IRFCA.org, the home of IRFCA on the internet". IRFCA. Retrieved 5 April 2014.