The 22547/22548 Gwalior–Sabarmati Superfast Express is a Superfast train belonging to North Central Railway zone of Indian Railways that run between Gwalior Junction and Sabarmati Junction in India.[1]
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Superfast |
| First service | 2 October 2018 |
| Current operator(s) | North Central Railways |
| Route | |
| Termini | Gwalior Junction Sabarmati BG (SBIB) |
| Stops | 14 |
| Distance travelled | 983 km (611 mi) |
| Average journey time | 17 hours 35 mins |
| Service frequency | Tri-weekly |
| Train number(s) | 22547/22548 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | No pantry car attached |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | LHB coach |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 110 km/h (68 mph) maximum, 56 km/h (35 mph), including halts |
It is currently being operated with 22547/22548 train numbers on tri-weekly basis.[2]
Coach composition edit
The train has standard LHB rakes with max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 21 coaches:
- 1 AC II Tier
- 3 AC III Tier
- 9 Sleeper coaches
- 6 General Unreserved
- 2 End-on Generator
Service edit
- The 22547/Gwalior–Ahmedabad Superfast Express has an average speed of 56 km/h and covers 983 km in 17 hrs 35 mins.[3]
- The 22548/Ahmedabad–Gwalior Superfast Express has an average speed of 57 km/h and covers 983 km in 17 hrs 20 mins.[4]
As the average speed of the train is above 55 km/h, as per Indian Railways rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.
Route and halts edit
The important halts of the train are:
Schedule edit
| Train number | Station code | Departure station | Departure time | Departure day | Arrival station | Arrival time | Arrival day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22547 | GWL | Gwalior Junction | 20:10 PM | Sun,Wed,Sat | Sabarmati BG | 11:55 AM | Sun,Mon,Thu |
| 22548 | SBIB | Sabarmati BG | 16:50 PM | Tue,Fri,Sat | Gwalior Junction | 09:25 AM | Sun,Wed,Sat |
Rake sharing edit
The train shares its rake with 12547/12548 Agra Cantt–Ahmedabad Superfast Express.
Traction edit
As this route is going to be electrified the WDP-4 or WDP-4D pulls the train to the destination on both directions.
References edit
- ^ "Ahmedabad – Agra Fort train to be extended upto Gwalior from October with new name". Desh Gujarat.
- ^ "आगरा कैंट-अहमदाबाद एक्सप्रेस का ग्वालियर तक होगा विस्तार, एक सितंबर से बदलेगा स्टेशन". Amarujala.
- ^ "22547/Gwalior – Ahmedabad SF Express". India Rail Info.
- ^ "22548/Ahmedabad – Gwalior SF Express". India Rail Info.