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{{Use Indian English|date=January 2019}}
{{Use Indian English|date=January 2019}}
{{Infobox rail service
{{Infobox rail service
| name = Bhilad - Vadodara Superfast Express
| name = Bhilad–Vadodara Superfast Express
| image =  
| image =  
| image_width =  
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| operator = [[Western Railway zone]]
| operator = [[Western Railway zone]]
| ridership =
| ridership =
| start = {{rws|Bhilad}} ('''BLD''')
| start = {{stnlnk|Bhilad}} (BLD)
| stops = 12
| stops = 12
| end = {{rws|Vadodara Junction}} ('''BRC''')
| end = {{stnlnk|Vadodara Junction}} (BRC)
| distance = {{convert|236|km|0|abbr=on}}
| distance = {{convert|236|km|0|abbr=on}}
| journeytime = 4 hrs 10 mins
| journeytime = 4 hrs 10 mins
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| autorack =  
| autorack =  
| catering = No
| catering = No
| observation = [[ICF Coaches]]
| observation = [[ICF coaches]]
| entertainment = No
| entertainment = No
| baggage = No
| baggage = No
| other facilities= Below the seats
| other facilities= Below the seats
| stock = 2
| stock = 2
| gauge = {{RailGauge|1676mm|al=on|allk=on}}
| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm|al=on|allk=on}}
| electrification =  
| electrification =  
| trainnumber = 22929/22930
| trainnumber = 22929/22930
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The 22929/30 '''Bhilad - Vadodara Superfast Express''' is a [[Superfast Express trains in India|superfast]] train belonging to [[Western Railway zone]] that runs between [[Bhilad railway station|Bhilad]] and [[Vadodara Junction railway station|Vadodara Junction]] in [[India]]. It is currently being operated with 22929/22930 train numbers on a daily basis.<ref>[http://rajasthanpatrika.patrika.com/news/the-three-coaches-derailed-freight-train/1142386.html The three coaches derailed freight train]</ref><ref>[http://www.wr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,4,268&dcd=2058&did=1402054669949B7EAE2B21F8673C0223F2BAB36C00055.web91 SOME WR TRAINS TO RUN AS SUPERFAST WITH NEW NUMBER]</ref><ref>[http://www.hindustantimes.com/punjab/clear-skies-no-fog-passengers-want-cancelled-shatabdi-back-on-tracks/story-VJFY1LDvAXbZ4X3CVXy6hM.html Clear skies, no fog: Passengers want cancelled Shatabdi back on tracks]</ref>
The 22929/30 '''Bhilad–Vadodara Superfast Express''' is a [[Superfast Express trains in India|Superfast]] train belonging to [[Western Railway zone]] that runs between {{stnlnk|Bhilad}} and {{stnlnk|Vadodara Junction}} in India. It is currently being operated with 22929/22930 train numbers on a daily basis.<ref>[http://rajasthanpatrika.patrika.com/news/the-three-coaches-derailed-freight-train/1142386.html The three coaches derailed freight train]</ref><ref>[http://www.wr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,4,268&dcd=2058&did=1402054669949B7EAE2B21F8673C0223F2BAB36C00055.web91 SOME WR TRAINS TO RUN AS SUPERFAST WITH NEW NUMBER]</ref><ref>[http://www.hindustantimes.com/punjab/clear-skies-no-fog-passengers-want-cancelled-shatabdi-back-on-tracks/story-VJFY1LDvAXbZ4X3CVXy6hM.html Clear skies, no fog: Passengers want cancelled Shatabdi back on tracks]</ref>


== Service==
==Service==


The 22929/'''Bhilad - Vadodara Superfast Express''' has an average speed of 57&nbsp;km/hr and covers 236&nbsp;km in 4 hrs 10 mins.
*22929/Bhilad–Vadodara Superfast Express has an average speed of 57&nbsp;km/hr and covers 236&nbsp;km in 4 hrs 10 mins.
 
*22930/Vadodara–Bhilad Superfast Express has an average speed of 58&nbsp;km/hr and covers 236&nbsp;km in 4 hrs 05 mins.
The 22930/'''Vadodara - Bhilad Superfast Express''' has an average speed of 58&nbsp;km/hr and covers 236&nbsp;km in 4 hrs 05 mins.


== Route and halts ==
== Route and halts ==
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The important halts of the train are:
The important halts of the train are:


* {{rws|Bhilad}}
* {{stnlnk|Bhilad}}
* {{rws|Vapi}}
* {{stnlnk|Vapi}}
* {{rws|Valsad}}
* {{stnlnk|Valsad}}
* {{rws|Bilimora Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Bilimora Junction}}
* {{rws|Navsari}}
* {{stnlnk|Navsari}}
* {{rws|Surat}}
* {{stnlnk|Surat}}
* {{rws|Kim}}
* {{stnlnk|Kim}}
* {{rws|Kosamba Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Kosamba Junction}}
* {{rws|Ankleshwar Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Ankleshwar Junction}}
* {{rws|Bharuch Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Bharuch Junction}}
* {{rws|Palej}}
* {{stnlnk|Palej}}
* {{rws|Miyagam Karjan Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Miyagam Karjan Junction}}
* {{rws|Vishvamitri}}
* {{stnlnk|Vishvamitri}}
* {{rws|Vadodara Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Vadodara Junction}}


==Coach composite==
==Coach composition==


The train has standard ICF rakes with max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 13 coaches :
The train has standard ICF rakes with max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 13 coaches:


* 1 First Class Non-AC
* 1 First Class Non-AC
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== Traction==
== Traction==


Both trains are hauled by a [[Electric Loco Shed, Vadodara|Vadodara Loco Shed]] based [[WAP-4|WAP-5/4]] electric locomotive from {{rws|Bhilad}} to {{rws|Vadodara Junction}} and vice versa.
Both trains are hauled by a [[Electric Loco Shed, Vadodara|Vadodara Loco Shed]] based [[WAP-4|WAP-5/4]] electric locomotive from Bhilad to Vadodara Junction and vice versa.
 
== Notes ==
{{notelist}}


== See also ==
== See also ==
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* [[Vadodara Junction railway station]]
* [[Vadodara Junction railway station]]
* [[Hapa Tirunelveli Superfast Express]]
* [[Hapa Tirunelveli Superfast Express]]
== Notes ==
{{notelist}}


== References ==
== References ==
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== External links ==
== External links ==


* [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/2826 22929/Bhilad - Vadodara Superfast Express]
* [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/2826 22929/Bhilad–Vadodara Superfast Express] India Rail Info
* [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/2829 22930/Vadodara - Bhilad Superfast Express]
* [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/2829 22930/Vadodara–Bhilad Superfast Express] India Rail Info


{{Railways in Western India}}
{{Railways in Western India}}


{{DEFAULTSORT:Bhilad - Vadodara Superfast Express}}
{{DEFAULTSORT:Bhilad-Vadodara Superfast Express}}
[[Category:Transport in Vadodara]]
[[Category:Transport in Vadodara]]
[[Category:Express trains in India]]
[[Category:Express trains in India]]

Latest revision as of 00:29, 20 July 2021


Bhilad–Vadodara Superfast Express
Overview
Service typeSuperfast
Current operator(s)Western Railway zone
Route
StartBhilad (BLD)
Stops12
EndVadodara Junction (BRC)
Distance travelled236 km (147 mi)
Average journey time4 hrs 10 mins
Service frequencyDaily [lower-alpha 1]
Train number(s)22929/22930
On-board services
Class(es)Monthly Season Ticket 1st Class, Monthly Season Ticket 2nd Class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsNo
Catering facilitiesNo
Observation facilitiesICF coaches
Entertainment facilitiesNo
Baggage facilitiesNo
Technical
Rolling stock2
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed57 km/h (35 mph), including halts
Route map
Bhilad - Vadodara Superfast Express Route Map.png

The 22929/30 Bhilad–Vadodara Superfast Express is a Superfast train belonging to Western Railway zone that runs between Bhilad and Vadodara Junction in India. It is currently being operated with 22929/22930 train numbers on a daily basis.[1][2][3]

Service[edit]

  • 22929/Bhilad–Vadodara Superfast Express has an average speed of 57 km/hr and covers 236 km in 4 hrs 10 mins.
  • 22930/Vadodara–Bhilad Superfast Express has an average speed of 58 km/hr and covers 236 km in 4 hrs 05 mins.

Route and halts[edit]

The important halts of the train are:

Coach composition[edit]

The train has standard ICF rakes with max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 13 coaches:

  • 1 First Class Non-AC
  • 10 General Unreserved
  • 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake

Traction[edit]

Both trains are hauled by a Vadodara Loco Shed based WAP-5/4 electric locomotive from Bhilad to Vadodara Junction and vice versa.

See also[edit]

Notes[edit]

  1. ↑ Runs seven days in a week for every direction.

References[edit]

  1. ↑ The three coaches derailed freight train
  2. ↑ SOME WR TRAINS TO RUN AS SUPERFAST WITH NEW NUMBER
  3. ↑ Clear skies, no fog: Passengers want cancelled Shatabdi back on tracks

External links[edit]


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