Ahmedabad–Somnath Intercity Express

Ahmedabad - Somnath Intercity Express

Overview
Service type	Express
Current operator(s)	Western Railway zone
Route
Start	Ahmedabad Junction
Stops	17
End	Somnath
Distance travelled	437 km (272 mi)
Service frequency	daily
Train number(s)	19119 / 19120
On-board services
Class(es)	general unreserved
Seating arrangements	Yes
Sleeping arrangements	Yes
Catering facilities	No
Technical
Rolling stock	Standard Indian Railways Coaches
Track gauge	1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed	46.5 km/h (29 mph)
Route map

The 19119 / 20 Ahmedabad - Somnath Intercity Express is an Express train belonging to Indian Railways Western Railway zone that runs between Ahmedabad Junction and Somnath in India.

It operates as train number 19119 from Ahmedabad Junction to Somnath and as train number 19120 in the reverse direction serving the states of Gujarat.

Coaches

The 19119 / 20 Intercity Express has six general unreserved & two SLR (seating with luggage rake) coaches . It does not carry a pantry car coach.

As is customary with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.

Service

The 19119 Ahmedabad Junction - Somnath Intercity Express covers the distance of 437 km (272 mi) in 9 hours 20 mins (47 km/hr) & in 9 hours 25 mins as the 19120 Somnath - Ahmedabad Junction Intercity Express (46 km/hr).

As the average speed of the train is lower than 55 km/h (34 mph), as per railway rules, its fare doesn't includes a Superfast surcharge.

Routing

The 19119 / 20 Intercity Express runs from Ahmedabad Junction via Viramgam, Rajkot Junction, Jetalsar to Somnath.

Traction

As the route is going to be electrified, a Vatva based WDM-3A diesel locomotive pulls the train to its destination.

External links

• 19119 Intercity Express at India Rail Info
• 19120 Intercity Express at India Rail Info