Rajkot–Somnath Passenger

{{short description|Train in India}}

{{Use dmy dates|date=January 2019}}

{{Use Indian English|date=January 2019}}

{{Infobox rail service

| name = Rajkot–Somnath Passenger

| type = Passenger

| locale =

| first =

| last =

| operator = Western Railway

| ridership =

| start = {{stnlnk|Rajkot Junction}} (RJT)

| stops = 19

| end = {{stnlnk|Somnath}} (SMNH)

| distance = {{convert|190|km|0|abbr=on}}

| journeytime = 5h 10m

| frequency = Daily {{efn|Runs seven days in a week for every direction.}}

| class = Unreserved

| seating = Yes

| sleeping = No

| autorack =

| catering = No

| observation = ICF coach

| entertainment = No

| baggage = No

| other facilities= Below the seats

| stock = 2

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

| el =

| train number = 59421/59423

| speed = {{convert|37|km/h|abbr=on}} average with halts

| map = File:(Somnath - Rajkot) Passenger (Veraval - Rajkot) Express route map.png

| map_state =

}}

The Rajkot–Somnath Passenger is a Passenger train belonging to Western Railway zone that runs between {{stnlnk|Rajkot Junction}} and {{stnlnk|Somnath}}. It is currently being operated with 59421/59423 train numbers on a daily basis.[http://wr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,4,268&dcd=2792&did=14404188090328F7FCA7D89EC94A54F875E7B4170C8F6.web103 Due to repercussion of heavy rains in Ahmedabad Division, some trains are cancelled/partially cancelled & diverted][http://wr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&dcd=2792&id=0,4,268 Due to repercussion of heavy rains in Ahmedabad Division, some trains are cancelled/partially cancelled & diverted][http://www.wr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&dcd=2782&id=0,4,268 Due to repercussion of heavy rains in Ahmedabad Division][http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/rajkot/Rajkot-Somnath-train-cancelled-other-trains-will-run-late/articleshow/34166075.cms Rajkot-Somnath train cancelled, other trains will run late]{{cite web | url=http://www.wr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,4,268&dcd=2918&did=1446208631975F92A1C190E1EC5026621ECF8B80E3514.web91 | title=Extra coaches attached in 23 pairs of trains | date=30 October 2015 | publisher=Western Railway | accessdate=24 January 2019 }}{{Citation overkill|date=September 2021}}

Average speed and frequency

  • 59421/Rajkot Somnath Passenger runs with an average speed of 37 km/h and covers 190 km in 5h 10m.
  • 59423/Somnath Rajkot Passenger runs with an average speed of 37 km/h and covers 190 km in 5h 10m.

Route and halts

The important halts of the train are:

  • {{stnlnk|Rajkot Junction}}
  • {{stnlnk|Bhaktinagar}}
  • {{stnlnk|Jetalsar Junction}}
  • {{stnlnk|Junagadh Junction}}
  • {{stnlnk|Keshod}}
  • {{stnlnk|Chorvad Road}}
  • {{stnlnk|Veraval Junction}}
  • {{stnlnk|Somnath}}

Coach composition

The train has standard ICF rakes with a maximum speed of 110 km/h. The train consists of 11 coaches:

  • 9 General Unreserved
  • 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake

Traction

Both trains are hauled by a Ratlam Loco Shed-based WDM-3A diesel locomotive from Rajkot to Somnath and vice versa.

Rake sharing

The train shares its rake with 59423/59424 Rajkot–Veraval Passenger and 19569/19570 Rajkot–Veraval Express.

See also

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