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<p><b>New page</b></p><div>{{Short description|Indian train}}<br />
{{Use dmy dates|date=May 2018}}<br />
{{Use Indian English|date=May 2018}}<br />
{{Infobox rail service<br />
| name = Okha–Varanasi Superfast 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|2012|03|29}}<br />
| last =<br />
| operator = [[Western Railway zone|Western Railways]]<br />
| ridership =<br />
| start = {{stnlnk|Okha}} (OKHA)<br />
| stops = 21<br />
| end = {{stnlnk|Varanasi Junction}} (BSB)<br />
| distance = {{convert|2042|km|0|abbr=on}}<br />
| journeytime = 34 hours 30 mins<br />
| frequency = Weekly <br />
| class = AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved<br />
| seating = Yes<br />
| sleeping = Yes<br />
| autorack =<br />
| catering = On-board catering <br> E-catering<br />
| observation = Rake sharing with 20952/20951[[Okha–Jaipur Weekly Express]] <br />
| entertainment = <br />
| baggage = No<br />
| otherfacilities= Below the seats<br />
| stock = [[LHB coach]]<br />
| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm|al=on|allk=on}}<br />
| electrification = <br />
| trainnumber = 22969 / 22970<br />
| speed = {{convert|55|km/h|0|abbr=on}} average including halts<br />
| map =<br />
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}}<br />
The 22969 / 22970 '''Okha–Varanasi Superfast Express''' is a [[Superfast Express trains in India|superfast]] train belonging to [[Western Railway zone]] that runs between {{stnlnk|Okha}} and {{stnlnk|Varanasi Junction}} in India. It is currently being operated with 22969/22970 train numbers on a weekly basis.<ref>[http://www.wr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,4,268&dcd=3388&did=1475152994283E0C7CDC3DACDB047F0D18D59D40C5C89.web107 Various Important Features in the new West Zone]</ref><ref>[http://www.amarujala.com/uttar-pradesh/allahabad/into-effect-after-midnight-railway-timetable Railway timetable implemented after midnight]</ref><ref>[https://www.jagran.com/uttar-pradesh/varanasi-city-14788611.html Mahamana will be 20 minutes late and Varuna will go five minutes earlier.]</ref><br />
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==Coach composition==<br />
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The train has standard [[ICF coach|ICF rakes]] with a maximum speed of 110 km/h. The train consists of 23 coaches:<br />
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* 1 AC II Tier<br />
* 5 AC III Tier<br />
* 10 Sleeper coaches<br />
* 1 Pantry Car<br />
* 4 General Unreserved<br />
* 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake<br />
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==Service==<br />
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22969/Okha–Varanasi Superfast Express has an average speed of 55&nbsp;km/h and covers 2042&nbsp;km in 35 hrs 55 mins.<br />
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22970/Varanasi–Okha Superfast Express has an average speed of 58&nbsp;km/h and covers 2042&nbsp;km in 33 hrs 50 mins.<br />
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== Route and halts ==<br />
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The important halts of the train are :<br />
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* '''{{stnlnk|Okha}}'''<br />
* {{stnlnk|Dwarka}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Jamnagar}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Rajkot Junction}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Ahmedabad Junction}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Vadodara Junction}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Ratlam Junction}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Nagda Junction}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Kota Junction}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Sawai Madhopur Junction}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Gangapur City}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Agra Fort}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Tundla Junction}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Kanpur Central}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Prayagraj Junction}}<br />
* '''{{stnlnk|Varanasi Junction}}'''<br />
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==Schedule==<br />
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{| class="wikitable"<br />
|-<br />
! Train number !! Station code !! Departure station !! Departure time !! Departure day !! Arrival station !! Arrival time !! Arrival day <br />
|-<br />
| 22969 || OKHA || Okha || 14:05 PM || Thursday || Varanasi Junction || 02:00 AM || Saturday<br />
|-<br />
| 22970 || BSB || Varanasi Junction || 21:55 PM || Saturday || Okha || 07:45 AM || Monday<br />
|}<br />
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==Rake sharing==<br />
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The train shares its rake with 20951/20952 [[Okha–Jaipur Weekly Express]].<br />
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==Direction reversal==<br />
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Train reverses its direction 1 times at:<br />
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* {{stnlnk|Vadodara Junction}}<br />
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==Traction==<br />
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Both trains are hauled by an [[Electric Loco Shed, Vadodara]]-based [[WAP-5]] [[WAP-7]] locomotive.<br />
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== See also ==<br />
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* [[Okha railway station]]<br />
* [[Varanasi Junction railway station]]<br />
* [[Sabarmati Express]]<br />
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== References ==<br />
{{reflist}}<br />
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== External links ==<br />
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*[https://indiarailinfo.com/train/1727 22969/Okha–Varanasi Superfast Express] India Rail Info<br />
*[https://indiarailinfo.com/train/1214 22970/Varanasi–Okha Superfast Express] India Rail Info<br />
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{{Railways in Western India}}<br />
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[[Category:Rail transport in Madhya Pradesh]]<br />
[[Category:Transport in Okha]]<br />
[[Category:Passenger trains originating from Varanasi]]<br />
[[Category:Superfast Express trains]]<br />
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