Vapi–Virar Shuttle
{{short description|Indian train route}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=January 2019}}
{{Use Indian English|date=January 2019}}
{{Infobox rail service
| name = Vapi - Virar Shuttle
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| type = Passenger
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| operator = Western Railway zone
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| start = {{rws|Vapi}} (VAPI)
| stops = 12
| end = {{rws|Virar}} (VR)
| distance = {{convert|113|km|abbr=on}}
| journeytime = 2 hrs 20 mins
| frequency = Daily
| class = Unreserved
| seating = Yes
| sleeping = No
| autorack =
| catering = No
| observation =
| entertainment = No
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| stock = Standard Indian Railway coaches
| gauge = {{RailGauge|1676mm}}
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| trainnumber = 59040
| speed = {{cvt|48|km/h}}
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The 59040 Vapi - Virar Shuttle is a passenger train of the Indian Railways connecting {{rws|Vapi}} in Gujarat and {{rws|Virar}} of Maharashtra. It is currently being operated with 59040 train number on a daily basis.{{cite web|url=https://indiarailinfo.com/train/-train-vapi-virar-shuttle-59040/2872/68/966|title=59040/Vapi - Virar Shuttle|website=India Rail Info}}{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/The-train-number-59040-Vapi-Virar-shuttle-will-be-cancelled-today-due-to-a-special-block-on-WR-officials-said-/articleshow/45110425.cms|title=The train number 59040 Vapi-Virar shuttle will be cancelled today due to special block on WR: 11-11-2014|website=Times of India}}{{cite web|url=https://wr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,4,268&dcd=3178&did=1461051056327412E2FB12C580B920C74FF5A750F1EFC.web91|title=Major block for 10.15 hrs between Vaitarna - Saphale On Bridge No 92 on 24th April, 2016|website=Western Railway}}
Service
The 59040/Vapi - Virar Shuttle has average speed of 48 km/h and covers 113 km in 2 hrs 20 mins.
Route
The 59040/Vapi - Virar Shuttle runs from {{rws|Vapi}} via {{rws|Umargam Road}}, {{rws|Dahanu Road}}, {{rws|Palghar}} and {{rws|Saphale}} to {{rws|Virar}}.
Coach composite
The train consists of 18 coaches:
- 16 General Unreserved(GEN)
- 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake(SLR)
Traction
Train is hauled by a Locomotive shed, Vadodara based WAP-5 or Locomotive shed, Valsad based WAG-5P.
Rake sharing
The train shares its rake with 59037/59038 Virar - Surat Passenger, 59039 Virar - Valsad Shuttle, 59045 Bandra Terminus - Vapi Passenger, 59046 Valsad - Bandra Terminus Passenger.
External links
- [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/-train-vapi-virar-shuttle-59040/2872/68/966 59040/Vapi - Virar Shuttle]
References
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{{Railways in Western India}}
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Category:Rail transport in Gujarat
Category:Rail transport in Maharashtra
Category:Slow and fast passenger trains in India
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