https://en.bharatpedia.org/w/index.php?action=history&feed=atom&title=Okha%E2%80%93Howrah_Link_ExpressOkha–Howrah Link Express - Revision history2026-09-23T08:36:44ZRevision history for this page on the wikiMediaWiki 1.43.6https://en.bharatpedia.org/w/index.php?title=Okha%E2%80%93Howrah_Link_Express&diff=156454&oldid=previmported>BrownHairedGirl: clean up2021-04-30T23:00:32Z<p>clean up</p>
<p><b>New page</b></p><div>{{Use dmy dates|date=May 2018}}<br />
{{Use Indian English|date=May 2018}}<br />
{{Infobox rail service<br />
| name = Okha–Howrah Link Express<br />
| image = <br />
| image_width = <br />
| caption = <br />
| type = [[Superfast Express trains in India|Superfast]]<br />
| locale = <br />
| first = {{start date and age|df=yes|2009|11|12}}<br />
| last =<br />
| operator = [[Western Railway zone|Western Railways]]<br />
| ridership =<br />
| start = {{rws|Okha}} ('''OKHA''')<br />
| stops = 28<br />
| end = {{rws|Howrah}} ('''HWH''')<br />
| distance = {{convert|2593|km|0|abbr=on}}<br />
| journeytime = 44h 55m<br />
| frequency = Tri-weekly {{efn|Runs three days in a week for every direction.}}<br />
| class = AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved<br />
| seating = No<br />
| sleeping = Yes<br />
| autorack = <br />
| catering = On-board Catering <br /> Pantry car<br />
| observation = <br />
| entertainment = <br />
| baggage = No<br />
| other facilities= Below the seats<br />
| stock = [[ICF coaches]]<br />
| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm|al=on|allk=on}}<br />
| electrification = <br />
| trainnumber = 22905 / 22906<br />
| speed = {{convert|58|km/h|0|abbr=on}} average including halts<br />
| map = <br />
| map_state =<br />
}}<br />
<br />
The 22905 / 22906 '''Okha–Howrah Superfast Express''' is a [[Superfast Express trains in India|superfast]] train in the [[Western Railway zone]] running between [[Okha railway station|Okha]] and [[Howrah Junction railway station|Howrah Junction]] in India. It is currently operated with 22905/22906 train numbers on a tri-weekly basis.<ref>[http://wr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,4,268&dcd=2796&did=1440661421290D3BF8AD80E9CD3FF39ED8EB51726FBC8.web107 Due to public unrest in the Ahmedabad Division, some Western Railway trains have been cancelled, partially cancelled or diverted]</ref><ref>[http://wr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&dcd=2798&id=0,4,268 Due to Public Agitation in Ahmedabad Division]</ref><br />
<br />
== Service==<br />
<br />
The 22905 '''Okha–Howrah Link Express''' has average speeds of 58&nbsp;km/hr and covers 2593&nbsp;km in 44h 55m. The 22906 '''Howrah–Okha Link Express''' has average speeds of 51&nbsp;km/hr and covers 2593&nbsp;km in 26h 15m.<br />
<br />
== Route & Halts ==<br />
<br />
The line's important stops are:<br />
<br />
* '''{{rws|Okha}}'''<br />
* {{rws|Jamnagar}}<br />
* {{rws|Hapa}}<br />
* {{rws|Rajkot Junction}}<br />
* {{rws|Surendranagar Junction}}<br />
* {{rws|Ahmedabad Junction}}<br />
* {{rws|Vadodara Junction}}<br />
* {{rws|Surat}}<br />
* {{rws|Nandurbar}}<br />
* {{rws|Bhusaval Junction}}<br />
* {{rws|Akola Junction}}<br />
* {{rws|Badnera Junction}}<br />
* {{rws|Nagpur Junction}}<br />
* {{rws|Durg Junction}}<br />
* {{rws|Raipur Junction}}<br />
* {{rws|Bilaspur Junction}}<br />
* {{rws|Rourkela Junction}}<br />
* {{rws|Chakradharpur}}<br />
* {{rws|Tatanagar Junction}}<br />
* {{rws|Kharagpur Junction}}<br />
* '''{{rws|Howrah}}'''<br />
<br />
==Coach composite==<br />
<br />
Each train on the Express has standard ICF rakes and a maximum speed of 110 kmph, and consist of seven coaches:<br />
<br />
* 3 AC III Tier<br />
* 1 AC II Tier<br />
* 12 Sleeper Coaches<br />
* 3 General Unreserved<br />
* 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake<br />
<br />
== Traction==<br />
<br />
Both trains are hauled by a [[Diesel Loco Shed, Vatva|Vatva Loco Shed]]-based [[WDM-3A]] diesel locomotive from Okha to {{stnlnk|Ahmedabad Junction}}. From Ahmedabad Junction both trains are hauled by a [[Electric Loco Shed, Vadodara|Vadodara Loco Shed]]-based [[WAP-4E]] electric locomotive up till Howrah and vice versa.<br />
<br />
== Rake sharing ==<br />
<br />
The train share is attached with 12905/12906 [[Howrah–Porbandar Express]] at [[Ahmedabad]].<br />
<br />
== Timing ==<br />
* 22905 - Leaves Okha every Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday at 7:05 Hrs IST and reach Howrah on 3rd Day at 3:35 AM IST<br />
* 22906 - Leaves Howrah every Tuesday, Friday, Saturday at 22:50 Hrs IST and reach Okha on 3rd Day at 20:00 Hrs<br />
<br />
== See also ==<br />
* [[Okha railway station]]<br />
* [[Howrah Junction railway station]]<br />
* [[Howrah–Porbandar Express]]<br />
<br />
== Notes ==<br />
{{notelist}}<br />
<br />
== References ==<br />
{{reflist}}<br />
<br />
== External links ==<br />
* [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/7820 22905/Okha– Howrah Link Express]<br />
* [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/18474 22906/Howrah–Okha Link Express]<br />
<br />
{{Railways in Eastern India}}<br />
{{Railways in Western India}}<br />
{{Western Railway}}<br />
<br />
{{DEFAULTSORT:Okha - Howrah Link Express}}<br />
[[Category:Transport in Okha]]<br />
[[Category:Rail transport in Howrah]]<br />
[[Category:Express trains in India]]<br />
[[Category:Rail transport in West Bengal]]<br />
[[Category:Rail transport in Jharkhand]]<br />
[[Category:Rail transport in Chhattisgarh]]<br />
[[Category:Rail transport in Odisha]]<br />
[[Category:Rail transport in Maharashtra]]<br />
[[Category:Rail transport in Gujarat]]<br />
[[Category:Railway services introduced in 2009]]<br />
<br />
<br />
{{India-express-train-stub}}</div>imported>BrownHairedGirl