Valsad–Puri Superfast Express

{{Short description|Train in India}}

{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2018}}

{{Use Indian English|date=August 2018}}

{{Infobox rail service

| name = Valsad–Puri Superfast Express

| image= Valsad Jodhpur Express.jpg

| caption =

| type = Superfast Express

| first = {{start date and age|df=yes|2011|02|12}}

| last =

| operator = Western Railway

| ridership =

| start = {{stnlnk|Valsad}} (BL)

| stops = 24

| end = {{stnlnk|Puri}} (PURI)

| distance = {{convert|2065|km|0|abbr=on}}

| frequency = Weekly

| journeytime = 37 hours 15 minutes

| class = 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|al=on|allk=on}}

| el =

| trainnumber = 22909 / 22910

| speed = {{convert|130|km/h|0|abbr=on}} maximum,
{{convert|55|km/h|0|abbr=on}} average including halts.

| map = 300px

| map_state =

}}

The 22909 / 22910 Valsad–Puri Superfast Express is a Superfast Express train belonging to Indian RailwaysWestern Railway zone that runs between {{stnlnk|Valsad}} and {{stnlnk|Puri}} in India.{{Cite web |url=https://indiarailinfo.com/train/-train-valsad-puri-sf-express-22909/14073/67/217 |title=22909/Valsad - Puri Superfast Express|website=India Rail Info}}{{Cite web |url=https://indiarailinfo.com/train/-train-puri-valsad-superfast-express-22910/14076/217/67|title=22910/Puri - Valsad Superfast Express|website=India Rail Info}}

It operates as train number 22909 from Valsad to Puri and as train number 22910 in the reverse direction serving the states of Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Odisha.[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/raipur/Train-traffic-further-affected-till-July-3-SECRs-six-trains-cancelled-on-June-28/articleshow/47844105.cms Train traffic further affected till July 3, SECR's six trains cancelled on June 28][http://wr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,4,268&dcd=3042&did=1452863605642D2C9F0B4888A0796E889C1257CC3EA3B.web91 Due to repercussion of burnt Route Relay Interlocking centre at Itarsi, the following trains departing from Western Railway are cancelled & diverted]

On 24 January 2019, Second upgraded rake of Western Railway under ‘Project Utkrisht’ with beautiful interiors & many passengers friendly new features was introduced in Valsad–Puri Superfast Express.[https://twitter.com/WesternRly/status/1088698588715147264 Adding convenience, bringing smiles! Valsad-Puri Express which was run by "Utkrisht Rake" on 24/1/19 for the first time.][https://www.patrika.com/surat-news/valsad-puri-express-will-have-excellent-racks-from-today-4026371/ वलसाड-पुरी एक्सप्रेस में आज से लगेंगे उत्कृष्ट रैक, 24-01-2019]

Coaches

The 22909/22910 Valsad–Puri Superfast Express running with new LHB rake from 28 March 2019 instead of ICF rake which has 2 AC 2 tier, 6 AC 3 tier, 8 Sleeper Class, 4 General Unreserved & 2 EOGs (End On Generation) coaches. It does not carry a pantry car.

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

Route and halts

The important halts of the train are:

  • {{stnlnk|Valsad}}
  • {{stnlnk|Surat}}
  • {{stnlnk|Vadodara}}
  • {{stnlnk|Dahod}}
  • {{stnlnk|Ratlam Junction}}
  • {{stnlnk|Ujjain Junction}}
  • {{stnlnk|Maksi Junction}}
  • {{stnlnk|Bhopal Junction}}
  • {{stnlnk|Itarsi Junction}}
  • {{stnlnk|Pipariya}}
  • {{stnlnk|Jabalpur Junction}}
  • {{stnlnk|Katni South}}
  • {{stnlnk|Shahdol}}
  • {{stnlnk|Anuppur Junction}}
  • {{stnlnk|Pendra Road}}
  • {{stnlnk|Bilaspur}}
  • {{stnlnk|Champa}}
  • {{stnlnk|Jharsuguda}}
  • {{stnlnk|Sambalpur City}}
  • {{stnlnk|Angul}}
  • {{stnlnk|Talcher Road}}
  • {{stnlnk|Dhenkanal}}
  • {{stnlnk|Bhubaneswar}}
  • {{stnlnk|Khurda Road}}
  • {{stnlnk|Puri}}

Traction

Both trains are hauled by a Vadodara Loco Shed or Itarsi Loco Shed-based WAP-7 electric locomotive on its entire journey.

Reversals

The train reverses its direction two times at;

  • {{stnlnk|Itarsi Junction}}.

Schedule

class="wikitable"
Train numberStation codeDeparture stationDeparture timeDeparture dayArrival stationArrival timeArrival day
22909BLValsad20:10 PMThursdayPuri09:30 AMSaturday
22910PURIPuri12:30 AMSundayValsad12:10 PMMonday

Rake sharing

The train shares its rake with 19055/19056 Valsad–Jodhpur Weekly Express.

References

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