Ahmedabad–Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Express
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Ahmedabad Katra Express is the weekly Express train between Ahmedabad and Shri Mata Vaishnodevi Katra started on 25 January 2015. It connects the Indian state of Gujarat to Vaishnodevi. It connects Gujarat, Rajasthan, Haryana, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir. Runs with LHB coaches and doesn't carry pantry car.
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Express |
| First service | 25 January 2015[1] |
| Current operator(s) | Western Railway |
| Route | |
| Start | Ahmedabad |
| Stops | 22 |
| End | Katra |
| Distance travelled | 1,735 km (1,078 mi) |
| Average journey time | 35 hours 50 minutes |
| Service frequency | Weekly |
| Train number(s) | 19415 / 19416 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC two tier, AC three tier, Sleeper |
| Seating arrangements | No |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | Available |
| Observation facilities | Large windows |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | LHB coaches |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 48 km/h |
RouteEdit
The train runs via Mehsana, Palanpur, Abu Road, Firozpur and Jammu Tawi railway station.
ScheduleEdit
| Train number | Station code | Departure station | Departure time | Departure day | Arrival station | Arrival time | Arrival day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19415 | ADI | Ahmedabad Junction | 7:05 PM | SUN | Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra | 6:50 AM | TUE |
| 19416 | SVDK | Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra | 10:20 AM | TUE | Ahmedabad Junction | 11:55 PM | WED |
Rake sharingEdit
19415/16 – Ahmedabad–Allahabad Weekly Superfast Express
TractionEdit
ADI -> SVDK
As the route is not fully electrified it runs on a diesel loco based on Diesel Loco Shed, Vatva WDM-3D or WDM-3A.
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