Ahmedabad–Somnath Intercity Express

The 19119 / 20 Ahmedabad - Somnath Intercity Express is an Express train belonging to Indian Railways Western Railway zone that runs between Ahmedabad Junction and Somnath in India.[1][2]

Ahmedabad - Somnath Intercity Express
Overview
Service typeExpress
Current operator(s)Western Railway zone
Route
TerminiAhmedabad Junction
Somnath
Stops17
Distance travelled437 km (272 mi)
Average journey time9 hours 22 mins
Service frequencydaily
Train number(s)19119 / 19120
On-board services
Class(es)general unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesNo
Technical
Rolling stockStandard Indian Railways Coaches
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed46.5 km/h (29 mph)
Route map

It operates as train number 19119 from Ahmedabad Junction to Somnath and as train number 19120 in the reverse direction serving the states of Gujarat.

Coaches edit

The 19119 / 20 Intercity Express has six general unreserved & two SLR (seating with luggage rake) coaches . It does not carry a pantry car coach.[3]

As is customary with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.

Service edit

The 19119 Ahmedabad Junction - Somnath Intercity Express covers the distance of 437 km (272 mi) in 9 hours 20 mins (47 km/h) and in 9 hours 25 mins as the 19120 Somnath - Ahmedabad Junction Intercity Express (46 km/h).[4]

As the average speed of the train is lower than 55 km/h (34 mph), as per railway rules, its fare doesn't includes a Superfast surcharge.

Routing edit

The 19119 / 20 Intercity Express runs from Ahmedabad Junction via Viramgam, Rajkot Junction, Jetalsar to Somnath.

Traction edit

As the route is fully electrified, a Vatva based WAP-4 electric locomotive pulls the train to its destination.

References edit

  1. ^ [1], Western Railway, 26 August 2015
  2. ^ [2], indiatimes.com, 26 August 2015
  3. ^ [3], indiatimes.com, 5 February 2015
  4. ^ [4], indiatimes.com, 16 June 2015

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