Lok Shakti Express
{{Use dmy dates|date=January 2016}}
{{Use Indian English|date=January 2016}}
{{short description|Train in India}}
{{Infobox rail service
| name = Lokshakti Express
| image=
| caption =
| type = Express
| locale = Maharashtra & Gujarat
| first =
| last =
| operator = Western Railways
| ridership =
| start = {{rws|Bandra Terminus}} (BDTS)
| stops = 21
| end = {{rws|Ahmedabad Junction}} (ADI)
| distance = {{convert|481|km|0|abbr=on}}
| journeytime = 7 hours 40 minutes
| frequency = Daily
| class = AC 1st Class, AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper, General Unreserved
| seating = Yes
| sleeping = Yes
| autorack =
| catering = No Pantry Car but Available
| observation =
| entertainment =
| baggage =
| other facilities=
| stock = LHB coach
| gauge = {{RailGauge|1676mm|allk=on}}
| el = Yes
| trainnumber = 22927 / 22928
| speed = {{convert|130|km/h|0|abbr=on}} maximum
{{convert|65.59|km/h|0|abbr=on}}, including halts
| map = 250px
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The 22927 / 22928 Lok Shakti Express is an express train belonging to Indian Railways that runs between Bandra Terminus and Ahmedabad in India. It is a daily service.
It operates as train number 22927 from Bandra Terminus to Ahmedabad and as train number 22928 in the reverse direction. The name Lok Shakti means People's Power.
Coaches
The Lok Shakti Express has 1 AC 1st Class cum AC 2 tier, 1 AC 2 tier, 4 AC 3 tier, 12 Sleeper class, 3 General Unreserved, 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake coaches. As with most train services in India, Coach Composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.
Service
The Lok Shakti Express is a daily train service and covers the distance of 481 kilometres in 7 hours 40 mins in both direction (65.58 km/h).
Traction
Dual traction WCAM 1 locomotives would haul the train all the way between Bandra Terminus and Ahmedabad.
After Western Railway switched over to AC system in February 2012, it is hauled by a WAP-4E or WAP-5 locomotive from the Vadodara electric locomotive shed.
Routing
The 22927 / 22928 Lok Shakti Express runs from Bandra Terminus via Borivali, Virar, Palghar, Umargam Road, Vapi, Surat, Vadodara Junction to Ahmedabad Junction and vice versa.
Rake sharing
The train shares its rake with 19031/19032 Ahmedabad - Haridwar Yoga Express.
Gallery
File:22927 Lok Shakti Express at Bandra Terminus.jpg|22927 Lok Shakti Express at Bandra Terminus
File:22927 Lok Shakti Express - General or Unreserved coach.jpg|22927 Lok Shakti Express - General/Unreserved coach
File:22927 Lok Shakti Express - Sleeper Class coach.jpg|22927 Lok Shakti Express - Sleeper Class coach
File:22927 Lok Shakti Express - AC 3 tier coach.jpg|22927 Lok Shakti Express - AC 3 tier coach
File:22927 Lok Shakti Express - AC 2 tier coach.jpg|22927 Lok Shakti Express - AC 2 tier coach
File:22927 Lok Shakti Express - AC 1st Class cum AC 2 tier coach.jpg|22927 Lok Shakti Express - AC 1st Class cum AC 2 tier coach
External links
- [http://indiarailinfo.com/train/101/297/8/1 Lok Shakti Express]
- [http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/New-timings-for-Western-Railway-outstation-trains-from-September-1/articleshow/41119298.cms]
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{{Railways in Western India}}
Category:Named passenger trains of India
Category:Mumbai–Ahmedabad trains
Category:Express trains in India
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