Somnath Superfast Express

{{Short description|Train in India}}

{{Use dmy dates|date=January 2016}}

{{Use Indian English|date=January 2016}}

{{Infobox rail service

| name = Somnath Superfast Express

| image= Ahmedabad Jammu Tawi Express.jpg

| caption =

| type = Superfast

| locale = Gujarat

| first =

| last =

| operator = Western Railway

| ridership =

| start = {{stnlnk|Ahmedabad}} (ADI)

| stops = 16

| end = Veraval (VRL)

| distance = {{convert|432|km|0|abbr=on}}

| journeytime = 07 hours 50 minutes

| frequency = Daily

| class = AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved

| seating = Yes

| sleeping = Yes

| autorack =

| catering = Not Available

| observation = Rake Sharing with
* 19223 / 19224 Ahmedabad Jammu Tawi Express
* 19225 / 19226 Bathinda Jammu Tawi Express (via Firozpur)

| entertainment =

| baggage =

| otherfacilities =

| stock = ICF coach

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

| el =

| trainnumber = 22957 / 22958

| speed = {{convert|110|km/h|0|abbr=on}} maximum,
{{convert|55|km/h|0|abbr=on}} average including halts

| map = 250px

| map_state =

}}

The 22957 / 22958 Somnath Superfast Express is a superfast express train belonging to Indian Railways that runs between {{stnlnk|Ahmedabad Junction}} and {{stnlnk|Veraval Junction}} in India.[https://indiarailinfo.com/train/-train-somnath-sf-express-22957/1581/60/2125 22957 Ahmedabad - Veraval Somnath Superfast Express][https://indiarailinfo.com/train/-train-somnath-sf-express-22958/1582/2123/60 22958 Veraval - Ahmedabad Somnath Superfast Express][http://www.wr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,4,268&dcd=3316&did=1468845788898E1E7C1B863F236EBBC8E38EA6B6F1846.web91 19221/22 Somnath Express service type, train no will be change to "Superfast" train, 22957/58 new train no. from 16/11/2016]

It operates as train number 22957 from Ahmedabad Junction to Veraval Junction and as train number 22958 in the reverse direction.

Coaches

The 22957/22958 Somnath Superfast Express presently has 1 AC 2 tier, 2 AC 3 tier, 10 Sleeper Class & 3 General Unreserved coaches.

As with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.

File:19223 Ahmedabad Jammu Tawi Express.jpg

Service

22957 Somnath Superfast Express covers the distance of 432 kilometres in 7 hours 50 mins (55 km/h) & in 7 hours 50 mins (55 km/h) as 22958 Somnath Superfast Express.

As the average speed of the train is around 55 km/h, as per Indian Railways rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.

Traction

It is hauled by a Vatva Loco Shed based WAP-4E electric locomotive on its entire journey.

Time Table

  • 22957 Somnath Superfast Express leaves Ahmedabad Junction on a daily basis at 22:10 PM IST and reaches Veraval at 06:00 AM IST on the next day.
  • 22958 Somnath Superfast Express leaves Veraval on a daily basis at 21:35 PM IST and reaches Ahmedabad Junction at 05:25 AM IST on the next day.

References