Somnath Superfast Express
| Overview | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service type | Superfast | ||||
| Locale | Gujarat | ||||
| Current operator | Western Railway | ||||
| Route | |||||
| Termini | Gandhinagar Capital (GNC) Veraval Junction (VRL) | ||||
| Stops | 15 | ||||
| Distance travelled | 443 km (275 mi) | ||||
| Average journey time | 8 hours Approx. | ||||
| Service frequency | Daily | ||||
| Train number | 22957 / 22958 | ||||
| On-board services | |||||
| Classes | AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved | ||||
| Seating arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Catering facilities | E-catering only | ||||
| Observation facilities | Large windows | ||||
| Baggage facilities | No | ||||
| Other facilities | Below the seats | ||||
| Technical | |||||
| Rolling stock | LHB coach | ||||
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) | ||||
| Operating speed | 110 km/h (68 mph) maximum, 55 km/h (34 mph) average including halts. | ||||
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The 22957 / 22958 Somnath Superfast Express is a superfast express train belonging to Indian Railways that runs between Gandhinagar Capital and Veraval Junction in India.[1][2][3]
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 443 kilometres in 8 hours 10 mins (55 km/h) & in 8 hours 00 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 Gandhinagar Capital on a daily basis at 21:45 PM IST and reaches Veraval at 05:45 AM IST on the next day.
- 22958 Somnath Superfast Express leaves Veraval on a daily basis at 21:50 PM IST and reaches Gandhinagar Capital at 05:50 AM IST on the next day.