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{{Infobox rail service
{{Infobox rail service
| name = Ahmedabad - Varanasi Weekly Express
| name = Ahmedabad–Varanasi Weekly Express
| image =  
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| first = {{start date and age|df=yes|2012|03|29}}
| first = {{start date and age|df=yes|2012|03|29}}
| last =
| last =
| operator = [[Western Railway Zone|Western Railway]]
| operator = [[Western Railway zone|Western Railway]]
| ridership =
| ridership =
| start = {{rws|Ahmedabad Junction}} ('''ADI''')
| start = {{stnlnk|Ahmedabad Junction}} (ADI)
| stops = 19
| stops = 19
| end = {{rws|Varanasi Junction}} ('''BSB''')
| end = {{stnlnk|Varanasi Junction}} (BSB)
| distance = {{convert|1704|km|0|abbr=on}}
| distance = {{convert|1704|km|0|abbr=on}}
| journeytime =  32h 40m
| journeytime =  32h 40m
| frequency = Weekly {{efn|Runs one day in a week for every direction.}}
| frequency = Weekly {{efn|Runs one day in a week for every direction.}}
| class = AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved
| class = AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
| seating = No
| seating = No
| sleeping = Yes
| sleeping = Yes
| autorack =
| autorack =
| catering = E-Catering
| catering = E-catering
| observation = [[LHB Coaches]]
| observation = [[LHB 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 = 19407/19408
| trainnumber = 19407/19408
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The '''Ahmedabad - Varanasi Weekly Express''' is an [[Superfast Express trains in India|express]] train belonging to [[Western Railway zone]] that runs between [[Ahmedabad Junction railway station|Ahmedabad Junction]] and [[Varanasi Junction railway station|Varanasi Junction]] in [[India]]. It is currently being operated with 19407/19408 train numbers on a weekly basis.<ref>[http://www.indianrailways.gov.in/railwayboard/uploads/directorate/coaching/pdf/Puja_Chhat_special_2013.pdf Puja and Chhat Special Trains-2013]</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://epaper.livehindustan.com/story.aspx?id=957863&boxid=80452984&ed_date=2016-3-04&ed_code=54&ed_page=3 |title=Sultanpur closed by railroad 5, a dozen trains canceled |access-date=6 August 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170806100949/http://epaper.livehindustan.com/story.aspx?id=957863&boxid=80452984&ed_date=2016-3-04&ed_code=54&ed_page=3 |archive-date=6 August 2017 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>[http://epaper.navbharattimes.com/details/7135-74987-2.html One and a half dozen trains lie down, passengers commute]</ref>
The '''Ahmedabad–Varanasi Weekly Express''' is an [[Superfast Express trains in India|Superfast Express]] train belonging to [[Western Railway zone]] that runs between {{stnlnk|Ahmedabad Junction}} and {{stnlnk|Varanasi Junction}} in India. It is currently being operated with 19407/19408 train numbers on a weekly basis.<ref>[http://www.indianrailways.gov.in/railwayboard/uploads/directorate/coaching/pdf/Puja_Chhat_special_2013.pdf Puja and Chhat Special Trains-2013]</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://epaper.livehindustan.com/story.aspx?id=957863&boxid=80452984&ed_date=2016-3-04&ed_code=54&ed_page=3 |title=Sultanpur closed by railroad 5, a dozen trains canceled |access-date=6 August 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170806100949/http://epaper.livehindustan.com/story.aspx?id=957863&boxid=80452984&ed_date=2016-3-04&ed_code=54&ed_page=3 |archive-date=6 August 2017 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>[http://epaper.navbharattimes.com/details/7135-74987-2.html One and a half dozen trains lie down, passengers commute]</ref>


== Service==
== Service==


It averages speed of 52&nbsp;km/hr as 19407/Ahmedabad - Varanasi Weekly Express and covers  1704&nbsp;km in 32h 40m & with averages speed of 53&nbsp;km/hr as 19408/Varanasi - Ahmedabad Weekly Express and covers  1704&nbsp;km in 32h 20m.
It averages speed of 52&nbsp;km/hr as 19407/Ahmedabad–Varanasi Weekly Express and covers  1704&nbsp;km in 32h 40m & with averages speed of 53&nbsp;km/hr as 19408/Varanasi–Ahmedabad Weekly Express and covers  1704&nbsp;km in 32h 20m.


==Schedule==
==Schedule==
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
|-
|-
! Train Number  !! Station Code !! Departure Station !! Departure Time !! Departure Day !! Arrival Station !! Arrival Time !! Arrival Day
! Train number !! Station code !! Departure station !! Departure time !! Departure day !! Arrival station !! Arrival time !! Arrival day
|-
|-
| 19407 || ADI || [[Ahmedabad Junction railway station|Ahmedabad]] || 9:00 PM || Thursday || [[Varanasi Railway Station|Varanasi]] || 5:40 AM || Saturday  
| 19407 || ADI || Ahmedabad Junction || 9:00 PM || Thursday || Varanasi || 5:40 AM || Saturday  
|-
|-
| 19408 || BSB|| [[Varanasi Railway Station|Varanasi]] || 3:35 PM || Saturday || [[Ahmedabad Junction railway station|Ahmedabad]] || 11:55 PM (Night) || Sunday
| 19408 || BSB|| Varanasi || 3:35 PM || Saturday || Ahmedabad Junction || 11:55 PM (night) || Sunday
|}
|}


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The important halts of the train are :
The important halts of the train are :


* {{rws|Ahmedabad Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Ahmedabad Junction}}
* {{rws|Sabarmati Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Sabarmati Junction}}
* {{rws|Mahesana Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Mahesana Junction}}
* {{rws|Palanpur Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Palanpur Junction}}
* {{rws|Abu Road}}
* {{stnlnk|Abu Road}}
* {{rws|Falna}}
* {{stnlnk|Falna}}
* {{rws|Marwar Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Marwar Junction}}
* {{rws|Ajmer Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Ajmer Junction}}
* {{rws|Jaipur Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Jaipur Junction}}
* {{rws|Alwar Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Alwar Junction}}
* {{rws|Rewari Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Rewari Junction}}
* {{rws|Gurgaon}}
* {{stnlnk|Gurgaon}}
* {{rws|Delhi Cantonment}}
* {{stnlnk|Delhi Cantonment}}
* Old {{rws|Delhi Junction}}
* Old {{stnlnk|Delhi Junction}}
* {{rws|Moradabad Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Moradabad Junction}}
* {{rws|Bareilly Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Bareilly Junction}}
* {{rws|Lucknow Charbagh}}
* {{stnlnk|Lucknow Charbagh}}
* {{rws|Nihalgarh}}
* {{stnlnk|Nihalgarh}}
* {{rws|Sultanpur Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Sultanpur Junction}}
* {{rws|Jaunpur City}}
* {{stnlnk|Jaunpur City}}
* {{rws|Varanasi Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Varanasi Junction}}


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


The train has standard LHB rakes with max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 17 coaches :
The train has standard LHB rakes with max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 17 coaches:


* 1 AC II Tier
* 1 AC II Tier
* 2 AC III Tier
* 2 AC III Tier
* 7 Sleeper Coaches
* 7 Sleeper coaches
* 5 General Unreserved
* 5 General Unreserved
* 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake
* 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake
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== Traction==
== Traction==


Both trains are hauled by a [[Diesel Loco Shed, Vatva|Vatva Loco Shed]] based [[WDM 3A]] or [[WDM-3]] diesel locomotive from [[Ahmedabad]] to [[Varanasi]] and vice versa.
Both trains are hauled by a [[Diesel Loco Shed, Vatva|Vatva Loco Shed]]- based [[WDM-3A]] or [[WDM-3]] diesel locomotive from Ahmedabad to Varanasi and vice versa.


== Rake Sharing ==
==Rake sharing==


The train shares its rake with 19401/19402 [[Ahmedabad - Lucknow Weekly Express]].
The train shares its rake with 19401/19402 [[Ahmedabad–Lucknow Weekly Express]].


== See also ==
== See also ==
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* [[Ahmedabad Junction railway station]]
* [[Ahmedabad Junction railway station]]
* [[Varanasi Junction railway station]]
* [[Varanasi Junction railway station]]
* [[Ahmedabad - Patna Weekly Express]]
* [[Ahmedabad–Patna Weekly Express]]
* [[Ahmedabad - Lucknow Weekly Express]]
* [[Ahmedabad–Lucknow Weekly Express]]
* [[Dwarka Express]]
* [[Dwarka Express]]
* [[Sabarmati Express]]
* [[Sabarmati Express]]
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== External links ==
== External links ==


*[https://indiarailinfo.com/train/17132 19407/Ahmedabad - Varanasi Weekly Express]
*[https://indiarailinfo.com/train/17132 19407/Ahmedabad - Varanasi Weekly Express] India Rail Info
*[https://indiarailinfo.com/train/17138 19408/Varanasi - Ahmedabad Weekly Express]
*[https://indiarailinfo.com/train/17138 19408/Varanasi - Ahmedabad Weekly Express] India Rail Info


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{{Railways in Western India}}


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Latest revision as of 00:03, 4 August 2021


Ahmedabad–Varanasi Weekly Express
Overview
Service typeSuperfast
First service29 March 2012; 13 years ago (2012-03-29)
Current operator(s)Western Railway
Route
StartAhmedabad Junction (ADI)
Stops19
EndVaranasi Junction (BSB)
Distance travelled1,704 km (1,059 mi)
Average journey time32h 40m
Service frequencyWeekly [lower-alpha 1]
Train number(s)19407/19408
On-board services
Class(es)AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsNo
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesE-catering
Observation facilitiesLHB coaches
Entertainment facilitiesNo
Baggage facilitiesNo
Technical
Rolling stock2
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed52 km/h (32 mph), including halts

The Ahmedabad–Varanasi Weekly Express is an Superfast Express train belonging to Western Railway zone that runs between Ahmedabad Junction and Varanasi Junction in India. It is currently being operated with 19407/19408 train numbers on a weekly basis.[1][2][3]

Service[edit]

It averages speed of 52 km/hr as 19407/Ahmedabad–Varanasi Weekly Express and covers 1704 km in 32h 40m & with averages speed of 53 km/hr as 19408/Varanasi–Ahmedabad Weekly Express and covers 1704 km in 32h 20m.

Schedule[edit]

Train number Station code Departure station Departure time Departure day Arrival station Arrival time Arrival day
19407 ADI Ahmedabad Junction 9:00 PM Thursday Varanasi 5:40 AM Saturday
19408 BSB Varanasi 3:35 PM Saturday Ahmedabad Junction 11:55 PM (night) Sunday

Route and halts[edit]

The important halts of the train are :

Coach composition[edit]

The train has standard LHB rakes with max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 17 coaches:

  • 1 AC II Tier
  • 2 AC III Tier
  • 7 Sleeper coaches
  • 5 General Unreserved
  • 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake

Traction[edit]

Both trains are hauled by a Vatva Loco Shed- based WDM-3A or WDM-3 diesel locomotive from Ahmedabad to Varanasi and vice versa.

Rake sharing[edit]

The train shares its rake with 19401/19402 Ahmedabad–Lucknow Weekly Express.

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ↑ Puja and Chhat Special Trains-2013
  2. ↑ "Sultanpur closed by railroad 5, a dozen trains canceled". Archived from the original on 6 August 2017. Retrieved 6 August 2017.
  3. ↑ One and a half dozen trains lie down, passengers commute

Notes[edit]

  1. ↑ Runs one day in a week for every direction.

External links[edit]


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