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Gandhidham–Puri Weekly Express

{{short description|Train in India}}

{{Use dmy dates|date=January 2016}}

{{Use Indian English|date=January 2016}}

{{Infobox rail service

| name = Gandhidham–Puri Weekly Express

| image =

| caption =

| type = Express

| locale = Gujarat, Maharastra, Chhattisgarh & Andhra Pradesh

| first = {{start date and age|df=yes|2014|10|08}}

| last =

| operator = Western Railway

| ridership =

| start = {{rws|Gandhidham Junction||Gandhidham}} (GIMB)

| stops = 37

| end = {{rws|Puri}} (PURI)

| distance = {{convert|2435|km|0|abbr=on}}

| journeytime = 44 hours

| frequency = Weekly

| class = AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleepar Class, General Unreserved

| access = {{Access icon|20px}}

| seating = Yes

| sleeping = Yes

| autorack =

| catering = Available

| observation = Large windows

| entertainment =

| baggage = No

| otherfacilities = Below the seats

| stock = LHB coach

| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm|allk=on}}

| el =

| trainnumber = 22973 / 22974

| speed = {{convert|55|km/h|0|abbr=on}} average including halts.

| map = File:(Gandhidham - Puri) Express route map.jpg

| map_state =

}}

The 22973 / 22974 Gandhidham–Puri Weekly Express is an Express train of Indian Railways that runs between Gandhidham Junction and Puri via Vizianagaram.

It is currently being operated with 22973/22974 train numbers which runs once in a week.

Coach composition

The train has standard LHB rakes with max speed of 130 kmph. The train consists of 20 coaches.

  • 1 AC II Tier
  • 2 AC III Tier
  • 7 Sleeper Coaches
  • 7 General Unreserved
  • 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake
  • 1 High Capacity Parcel

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Route and halts

The important halts of the train are:

  • {{rws|Gandhidham Junction}}
  • {{rws|Ahmedabad Junction}}
  • {{rws|Vadodara Junction}}
  • {{rws|Jalgaon Junction}}
  • {{rws|Bhusaval Junction}}
  • {{rws|Akola Junction}}
  • {{rws|Badnera Junction}}
  • {{rws|Wardha Junction}}
  • {{rws|Nagpur Junction}}
  • {{rws|Durg Junction}}
  • {{rws|Raipur Junction}}
  • {{rws|Titlagarh Junction}}
  • {{rws|Vizianagaram Junction}}
  • {{rws|Khurda Road Junction}}
  • {{rws|Puri}}

Traction

It is hauled by a Vadodara Loco Shed or Visakhapatnam Loco Shed based WAP-7 electric locomotive on its entire journey.

References

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External links

  • [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/timetable/gandhidham-puri-weekly-sf-express-via-vizianagaram-22973/23813/369/217 22973/Gandhidham - Puri Weekly Superfast Express (via Vizianagaram)]
  • [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/-train-puri-gandhidham-weekly-sf-express-via-vizianagaram-22974/23390/217/369 22974/Puri - Gandhidham Weekly Superfast Express (via Vizianagaram)]

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Category:Transport in Gandhidham

Category:Rail transport in Puri

Category:Express trains in India

Category:Transport in Kutch district

Category:Rail transport in Gujarat

Category:Rail transport in Andhra Pradesh

Category:Railway services introduced in 2014

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