Rajkot–Veraval Passenger

{{short description|Train in India}}

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

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

{{Infobox rail service

| name = Rajkot–Veraval Passenger

| type = Passenger

| locale =

| first =

| last =

| operator = Western Railway

| ridership =

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

| stops = 19

| end = {{stnlnk|Veraval Junction}} (VRL)

| distance = {{convert|185|km|0|abbr=on}}

| journeytime = 4h 25m

| 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 = 59423/59424

| speed = {{convert|42|km/h|abbr=on}} average with halts

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

| map_state =

}}

The Rajkot–Veraval Passenger is a Passenger train belonging to Western Railway zone that runs between {{stnlnk|Rajkot Junction}} and {{stnlnk|Veraval Junction}}. It is currently being operated with 59423/59424 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][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]

Average speed and frequency

  • The 59423/Rajkot–Veraval Passenger runs with an average speed of 42 km/h and covers 185 km in 4h 25m.
  • The 59424/Veraval–Rajkot Passenger runs with an average speed of 40 km/h and completes 185 km in 4h 50m.

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}}

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 Veraval and vice versa.

Rake sharing

The train shares its rake with 59421/59422 Rajkot–Somnath Passenger and 19569/19570 Rajkot–Veraval Express.

See also

Notes

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References

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