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.
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
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