Sayajinagari Express
{{Short description|Train in India}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=January 2016}}
{{Use Indian English|date=January 2016}}
{{Infobox rail service
| name = Sayaji Nagari Express
| image = File:Sayajinagari.jpg
| caption = Sayajinagari Express train board.
| type = Superfast
| locale = Maharashtra & Gujarat
| first = {{start date and age|df=yes|2001|01|01}}
| last =
| operator = Western Railway
| ridership =
| start = {{stnlnk|Dadar Western}} (DDR)
| stops = 26
| end = {{stnlnk|Bhuj}} (BHUJ)
| distance = {{convert|845|km|0|abbr=on}}
| journeytime = 15 hours 15 minutes
| frequency = Daily
| class = AC First, AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
| seating = Yes
| sleeping = Yes
| autorack =
| catering = On-board catering,
E-catering
| observation = Large windows
| entertainment =
| baggage = Available
| otherfacilities = Below the seats
| stock = LHB coach
| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm|allk=on}}
| el =
| trainnumber = 20907 / 20908
| speed = {{convert|55|km/h|0|abbr=on}} average including halts
| map = 250px
| map_state =
}}
The 20907 / 20908 Sayaji Nagari Express is a Superfast train belonging to Indian Railways that runs between {{stnlnk|Dadar}} and {{stnlnk|Bhuj}}. It operates as train number 20907 from Dadar to Bhuj and as train number 20908 in the reverse direction. It is a daily service.{{cite news| url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/sayaji-nagari-express-to-originate-from-dadar-instead-of-bandra-teminus-from-april-2/articleshow/55984561.cms| title=Sayaji Nagari express to originate from Dadar instead of Bandra Teminus from April 2| website=Times of India| date=14 December 2016}}{{cite web| url=https://indiarailinfo.com/train/1480| title=20907/Sayaji Nagari Superfast Express (PT)| website=India Rail Info}}{{cite web| url=https://indiarailinfo.com/train/1481| title=20908/Sayaji Nagari Superfast Express (PT)| website=India Rail Info}}
Coaches
The Sayajinagari Express has 1 AC 1st Class, 2 AC 2 tier, 6 AC 3 tier, 7 Sleeper class, 4 General unreserved and 2 EOG cum sleeper & luggage. As with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.
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Service
The Sayajinagri Express covers the distance of 839 km in 15 hours 15 mins as 20907 Sayajinagri Express averaging 55 km/h & 15 hours 15 mins as 20908 Sayajinagri Express averaging 55 km/h. As the average speed of the train in both directions is 55 km/h.
It is one of 2 daily trains between Mumbai & Bhuj, the other being Kutch Express. It has 29 halts as opposed to 22 halts for Kutch Express.
Route & halts
They important halts of the train are:
- {{stnlnk|Dadar}}
- {{stnlnk|Borivali}}
- {{stnlnk|Dahanu Road}}
- {{stnlnk|Vapi}}
- {{stnlnk|Valsad}}
- {{stnlnk|Bilimora Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Navsari}}
- {{stnlnk|Surat}}
- {{stnlnk|Kosamba Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Ankleshwar Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Bharuch Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Vadodara Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Anand Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Nadiad Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Maninagar}}
- {{stnlnk|Ahmedabad Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Viramgam Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Dhrangadhra Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Maliya Miyana Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Samakhiali Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Bhachau}}
- {{stnlnk|Gandhidham Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Anjar}}
- {{stnlnk|Bhuj}}
Schedule
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| Train number | Station code | Departure station | Departure time | Departure day | Arrival station | Arrival time | Arrival day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20907 | DDR | {{rws|Dadar}} | 15:15 PM | Daily | {{rws|Bhuj}} | 06:30 AM | Daily |
| 20908 | BHUJ | {{rws|Bhuj}} | 22:35 PM | Daily | {{rws|Dadar}} | 13:50 PM | Daily |
Traction
Both trains are hauled by a Vadodara Loco Shed-based WAP-7 electric locomotive from Dadar Western to Bhuj and vice versa
Images
File:19115 Sayajinagri Express at Bhuj railway station.jpg|20908 Sayajinagri Express at Bhuj railway station
File:19132 Kutch Express sleeper coach.jpg|20908 Sayajinagri Express sleeper coach
File:19132 Kutch Express - AC 1st class coach.jpg|20908 Sayajinagri Express – AC 1st class coach
File:New RSA board of the Kutch & Sayajinagri Express.jpg|New RSA board of the Kutch & Sayajinagari Express