Rajkot–Porbandar Express
{{Short description|Indian express trail}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=January 2019}}
{{Use Indian English|date=January 2019}}
{{Infobox rail service
| name = Rajkot–Porbandar Express
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| type = Express
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| first = {{start date and age|df=yes|2011|02|11}}
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| operator = Western Railway zone
| ridership =
| start = {{stnlnk|Rajkot Junction}} (RJT)
| stops = 13
| end = {{stnlnk|Porbandar}} (PBR)
| distance = {{convert|202|km|0|abbr=on}}
| journeytime = 4 hrs 15 mins
| frequency = Daily
| class = General Unreserved
| seating = Yes
| sleeping = No
| autorack =
| catering = No
| observation = ICF coach
| entertainment = No
| baggage = No
| otherfacilities= Below the seats
| stock = 2
| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm|al=on|allk=on}}
| electrification =
| trainnumber = 19571/19572
| speed = {{convert|44|km/h|0|abbr=on}}, including halts
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The 19571/19572 Rajkot–Porbandar Express is an Express train belonging to Western Railway zone that runs between {{stnlnk|Rajkot Junction}} and {{stnlnk|Porbandar}} in India. It is currently being operated with 19571/19572 train numbers on a daily basis.{{cite news | url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/rajkot/Rajkot-Somnath-train-cancelled-other-trains-will-run-late/articleshow/34166075.cms | title=Rajkot–Somnath train cancelled, other trains will run late | date=24 April 2014 | newspaper=The Times of India | first=Vijaysinh | last=Parmar | accessdate=24 January 2019 }}[http://www.wr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&dcd=3506&id=0,4,268 WESTERN RAILWAY TO ATTACH ONE 3 AC COACH IN 11 PAIR OF TRAINS ON TEMPORARY BASIS][http://nwr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&dcd=3701&id=0,4,268 Permanent augmentation in jodhpur-balsad-jodhpur exp]
Coach composition
The train has standard ICF rakes with max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 10 coaches:
- 8 General Unreserved
- 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake
Service
- 19571/Rajkot–Porbandar Express has an average speed of 45 km/h and covers 202 km in 4 hrs 30 mins.
- 19572/Porbandar–Rajkot Express has an average speed of 48 km/h and covers 202 km in 4 hrs 10 mins.
Route and halts
The important halts of the train are:
- {{stnlnk|Rajkot Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Bhaktinagar}}
- {{stnlnk|Gondal}}
- {{stnlnk|Virpur}}
- {{stnlnk|Navagadh}}
- {{stnlnk|Jetalsar Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Dhoraji}}
- {{stnlnk|Upleta}}
- {{stnlnk|Bhayavadar}}
- {{stnlnk|Paneli Moti}}
- {{stnlnk|Jam Jodhpur Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Balwa}}
- {{stnlnk|Wansjaliya}}
- {{stnlnk|Ranavav}}
- {{stnlnk|Porbandar}}
Schedule
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Train number | Station code | Departure station | Departure time | Departure day | Arrival station | Arrival time | Arrival day |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
19571 | RJT | Rajkot | 07:00 AM | Daily | Porbandar | 11:30 AM | Daily |
19572 | PBR | Porbandar | 14:30 PM | Daily | Rajkot | 18:40 PM | Daily |
Traction
Both trains are hauled by a Vatva Loco Shed-based WAP-4 diesel locomotive from Rajkot to Porbandar and vice versa.
See also
References
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External links
- [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/14065 19571/Rajkot–Porbandar Express] India Rail Info
- [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/14064 19572/Porbandar–Rajkot Express] India Rail Info
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Category:Transport in Porbandar
Category:Express trains in India
Category:Rail transport in Gujarat
Category:Railway services introduced in 2011
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