Somnath–Okha Express
{{Short description|Train in India}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2018}}
{{Use Indian English|date=August 2018}}
{{Infobox rail service
| name = Somnath–Okha Express
| image = Ministry of Railways India.svg
| image_width =
| caption =
| type = Express
| locale = Gujarat
| first = {{start date and age|df=yes|2013|04|12}}
| last =
| operator = Western Railway
| ridership =
| start = {{stnlnk|Somnath}} (SMNH)
| stops = 15
| end = {{stnlnk|Okha}} (OKHA)
| distance = {{convert|442|km|0|abbr=on}}
| journeytime = 9 hours 15 minutes
| frequency = Daily
| class = AC First Class, AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved
| seating = Yes
| sleeping = Yes
| autorack =
| catering = No catering available
| observation = Large windows
| entertainment =
| baggage = No
| otherfacilities = Below the seats
| stock = LHB coach
| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm|al=on|allk=on}}
| electrification =
| trainnumber = 19251 / 19252
| speed = {{convert|47|km/h|0|abbr=on}} average including halts.
| map = 250px
| map_state =
}}
The 19251 / 19252 Somnath–Okha Express is an express train belonging to Western Railway zone that runs between {{stnlnk|Somnath}} and {{stnlnk|Okha}} in India. It is currently being operated with 19251/19252 train numbers on a daily basis.[http://www.wr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,4,268&dcd=3584&did=14913119403215CCEA8A4B88D20398D1D379233B3A743.web91 REVISION IN TIMINGS OF 4 WR TRAINS W.E.F 4th AUGUST, 2017]
Coach composition
The train has standard LHB rakes with a max speed of 130 km/h. But operating at a maximum speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 22 coaches:
- 1 AC 1st Class
- 3 AC II Tier
- 4 AC III Tier
- 2 AC III Tier Economy
- 6 Sleeper coaches
- 4 General Unreserved
- 2 Seating cum Generator Car
Service
- 19251/Somnath–Okha Express has an average speed of 45 km/h and covers 442 km in 9 hrs 25 mins.
- 19252/Okha–Somnath Express has an average speed of 47 km/h and covers 442 km in 9 hrs 10 mins.
Route and halts
The important halts of the train are:
- {{stnlnk|Somnath}}
- {{stnlnk|Veraval Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Maliya Hatina}}
- {{stnlnk|Keshod}}
- {{stnlnk|Junagadh Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Jetalsar Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Virpur}}
- {{stnlnk|Gondal}}
- {{stnlnk|Bhaktinagar}}
- {{stnlnk|Rajkot Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Hapa}}
- {{stnlnk|Jamnagar}}
- {{stnlnk|Khambhalia}}
- {{stnlnk|Bhatiya}}
- {{stnlnk|Dwarka}}
- {{stnlnk|Mithapur}}
- {{stnlnk|Okha}}
Schedule
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Train number | Station code | Departure station | Departure time | Departure day | Arrival station | Arrival time | Arrival day |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
19251 | SMNH | Somnath | 22:50 PM | Daily | Okha | 08:15 AM | Daily |
19252 | OKHA | Okha | 20:15 PM | Daily | Somnath | 05:25 AM | Daily |
Direction reversal
Train reverses its direction 1 times at:
- {{stnlnk|Rajkot Junction}}
Traction
Both trains are hauled by a Vadodara Loco Shed-based WAP-5 electric locomotive from Somnath to Okha and vice versa.
References
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External links
- [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/21833 19251/Somnath - Okha Express] India Rail Info
- [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/21832 19252/Okha - Somnath Express] India Rail Info
{{Railways in Western India}}
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Category:Express trains in India
Category:Rail transport in Gujarat
Category:Railway services introduced in 2013
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