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{{Infobox rail service<br />
| name = Valsad–Puri Superfast Express<br />
| image= <br />
| caption =<br />
| type = [[Superfast Express trains in India|Superfast Express]]<br />
| first = {{start date and age|df=yes|2011|02|12}} <br />
| last =<br />
| operator = [[Western Railway zone|Western Railways]]<br />
| ridership =<br />
| start = {{stnlnk|Valsad}} (BL)<br />
| stops = 23<br />
| end = {{stnlnk|Puri}} (PURI)<br />
| distance = {{convert|2069|km|0|abbr=on}} <br />
| frequency = Weekly<br />
| journeytime = 38 hours 25 minutes <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 = Large windows<br />
| entertainment =<br />
| baggage =<br />
| otherfacilities = <br />
| stock = [[LHB coaches]] <br />
| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm|al=on|allk=on}}<br />
| el =<br />
| trainnumber = 22909 / 22910<br />
| speed = {{convert|110|km/h|0|abbr=on}} maximum, <br/>{{convert|59|km/h|0|abbr=on}} average including halts<br />
| map = [[File:(Valsad - Puri) Express route map.png|300px]]<br />
| map_state =<br />
}}<br />
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The 22909 / 22910 '''Valsad–Puri Superfast Express''' is a [[Superfast Express trains in India|Superfast Express]] train belonging to [[Indian Railways]] – [[Western Railway zone]] that runs between {{stnlnk|Valsad}} and {{stnlnk|Puri}} in India.<ref>{{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}}</ref><ref>{{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}}</ref><br />
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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]].<ref>[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]</ref><ref>[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]</ref><br />
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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.<ref>[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.]</ref><ref>[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]</ref><br />
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==Coaches==<br />
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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, 3 AC 3 tier, 8 Sleeper Class, 6 General Unreserved & 2 EOGs (End On Generation) coaches. It does not carry a [[pantry car]].<br />
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As is customary with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.<br />
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==Route & Halts==<br />
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The important halts of the train are:<br />
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* '''{{stnlnk|Valsad}}'''<br />
* {{stnlnk|Surat}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Vadodara}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Dahod}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Ratlam Junction}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Ujjain Junction}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Maksi Junction}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Bhopal Junction}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Itarsi Junction}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Pipariya}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Jabalpur Junction}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Katni South}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Shahdol}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Anuppur Junction}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Pendra Road}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Bilaspur}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Champa}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Jharsuguda}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Sambalpur City}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Angul}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Talcher Road}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Dhenkanal}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Bhubaneswar}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Khurda Road}}<br />
* '''{{stnlnk|Puri}}'''<br />
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==Traction==<br />
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Both trains are hauled by an [[Electric Loco Shed, Itarsi|Itarsi electric loco shed]]-based [[WAP-7]] locomotive on its entire journey.<br />
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==Reversals==<br />
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The train reverses its direction two times at;<br />
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* {{stnlnk|Itarsi Junction}} <br />
* {{stnlnk|Jharsuguda 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 />
| 22909 || BL || Valsad || 20:10 PM || Thursday || Puri || 09:30 AM || Saturday <br />
|-<br />
| 22910 || PURI || Puri || 12:30 AM || Sunday || Valsad || 12:10 PM || Monday<br />
|}<br />
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==Rake sharing==<br />
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The train shares its rake with 19055/19056 [[Valsad–Jodhpur Weekly Express]].<br />
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==References==<br />
{{Reflist}}<br />
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==External links==<br />
*{{cite web|url=http://www.indianrail.gov.in |title=Welcome to Indian Railway Passenger reservation Enquiry |publisher=indianrail.gov.in |accessdate=2014-04-05 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140408180437/http://www.indianrail.gov.in/ |archivedate=2014-04-08 }}<br />
*{{cite web|url=http://www.irctc.co.in|title=IRCTC Online Passenger Reservation System|publisher=irctc.co.in|accessdate=2014-04-05|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070303131207/http://www.irctc.co.in/|archive-date=2007-03-03|url-status=dead}}<br />
*{{cite web|url=http://www.irfca.org|title=&#91;IRFCA&#93; Welcome to IRFCA.org, the home of IRFCA on the internet.|publisher=IRFCA|accessdate=2014-04-05}}<br />
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[[Category:Transport in Valsad]]<br />
[[Category:Transport in Puri]]<br />
[[Category:Express trains in India]]<br />
[[Category:Rail transport in Gujarat]]<br />
[[Category:Rail transport in Madhya Pradesh]]<br />
[[Category:Rail transport in Odisha]]<br />
[[Category:Rail transport in Chhattisgarh]]<br />
[[Category:Railway services introduced in 2011]]</div>->Makwana1993