Rajkot–Veraval Express
{{Short description|Indian train service}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=January 2019}}
{{Use Indian English|date=January 2019}}
{{Infobox rail service
| name = Rajkot–Veraval Express
| image =
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| caption =
| type = Express
| locale =
| first = {{start date and age|df=yes|2017|08|04}}
| last =
| operator = Western Railway
| ridership =
| start = {{stnlnk|Rajkot Junction}} (RJT)
| stops = 8
| end = {{stnlnk|Veraval Junction}} (VRL)
| distance = {{convert|185|km|0|abbr=on}}
| journeytime = 4 hours 25 mins
| frequency = Daily {{efn|Runs seven days in a week for every direction.}}
| class = AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
| seating = Yes
| sleeping = Yes
| 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}}
| electrification =
| trainnumber = 19569/19570
| speed = {{convert|42|km/h|0|abbr=on}}, including halts
| map = File:(Somnath - Rajkot) Passenger (Veraval - Rajkot) Express route map.png
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The 19569/19570 Rajkot–Veraval Express is an Express train belonging to Western Railway zone that runs between {{stnlnk|Rajkot Junction}} and {{stnlnk|Veraval Junction}} in India. It is currently being operated with 19569/19570 train numbers on a daily basis.{{cite web | url=http://www.wr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,4,268&dcd=3580&did=1491226723917B3A2FA9C8AB8B777222CB1E53230A10F.web91 | title=Status & train number of three passenger trains changes to Mail Express trains....W.E.F 4th August, 2017 | date=3 April 2017 | publisher=Western Railway | accessdate=24 January 2019 }}[http://www.wr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&dcd=3580&id=0,4,268 STATUS & TRAIN NUMBER OF THREE PASSENGER TRAINS CHANGES TO MAIL EXPRESS TRAINS....W.E.F 4th AUGUST, 2017][http://www.wr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,4,268&dcd=2918&did=1446208631975F92A1C190E1EC5026621ECF8B80E3514.web91 EXTRA COACHES ATTACHED IN 23 PAIRS OF TRAINS]
Service
- 19569/Rajkot–Veraval Express has an average speed of 42 km/h and covers 185 km in 4 hrs 25 mins.
- 19570/Veraval–Rajkot Express has an average speed of 52 km/h and covers 185 km in 4 hrs 25 mins.
Route and halts
The important halts of the train are:
- {{stnlnk|Rajkot Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Bhaktinagar}}
- {{stnlnk|Gondal}}
- {{stnlnk|Gomta}}
- {{stnlnk|Virpur}}
- {{stnlnk|Navagadh}}
- {{stnlnk|Jetalsar Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Junagadh Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Badodar}}
- {{stnlnk|Keshod}}
- {{stnlnk|Maliya Hatina}}
- {{stnlnk|Chorvad Road}}
- {{stnlnk|Veraval Junction}}
Coach composition
The train has standard ICF rakes with max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 20 coaches:
- 1 AC II Tier
- 2 AC III Tier
- 6 Sleeper coaches
- 9 General Unreserved
- 1 Railway Mail Service
- 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake
Traction
Both trains are hauled by a Vadodara Loco Shed-based WAP-4 or WAP-7 electric locomotive from Rajkot to Veraval and vice versa.
Rake sharing
The train shares its rake with 59423/59424 Rajkot–Somnath Passenger and 59421/59422 Rajkot–Veraval Passenger.
See also
References
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Notes
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External links
- [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/5350 19569/Rajkot–Veraval Express] India Rail Info
- [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/3649 19570/Veraval–Rajkot Express] India Rail Info
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Category:Rail transport in Gujarat
Category:Express trains in India
Category:Railway services introduced in 2017
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