| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Superfast |
| First service | 29 March 2012 |
| Current operator(s) | Western Railways |
| Route | |
| Start | Okha (OKHA) |
| Stops | 21 |
| End | Varanasi Junction (BSB) |
| Distance travelled | 2,042 km (1,269 mi) |
| Average journey time | 34 hours 30 mins |
| Service frequency | Weekly |
| Train number(s) | 22969 / 22970 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | On-board catering E-catering |
| Observation facilities | Rake sharing with 20952/20951Okha–Jaipur Weekly Express |
| Baggage facilities | No |
| Other facilities | Below the seats |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | LHB coach |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 55 km/h (34 mph) average including halts |
The 22969 / 22970 Okha–Varanasi Superfast Express is a superfast train belonging to Western Railway zone that runs between Okha and Varanasi Junction in India. It is currently being operated with 22969/22970 train numbers on a weekly basis.[1][2][3]
Coach composition
The train has standard ICF rakes with a maximum speed of 110 km/h. The train consists of 23 coaches:
- 1 AC II Tier
- 5 AC III Tier
- 10 Sleeper coaches
- 1 Pantry Car
- 4 General Unreserved
- 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake
Service
22969/Okha–Varanasi Superfast Express has an average speed of 55 km/h and covers 2042 km in 35 hrs 55 mins.
22970/Varanasi–Okha Superfast Express has an average speed of 58 km/h and covers 2042 km in 33 hrs 50 mins.
Route and halts
The important halts of the train are :
- Okha
- Dwarka
- Jamnagar
- Rajkot Junction
- Ahmedabad Junction
- Vadodara Junction
- Ratlam Junction
- Nagda Junction
- Kota Junction
- Sawai Madhopur Junction
- Gangapur City
- Agra Fort
- Tundla Junction
- Kanpur Central
- Prayagraj Junction
- Varanasi Junction
Schedule
| Train number | Station code | Departure station | Departure time | Departure day | Arrival station | Arrival time | Arrival day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22969 | OKHA | Okha | 14:05 PM | Thursday | Varanasi Junction | 02:00 AM | Saturday |
| 22970 | BSB | Varanasi Junction | 21:55 PM | Saturday | Okha | 07:45 AM | Monday |
Rake sharing
The train shares its rake with 20951/20952 Okha–Jaipur Weekly Express.
Direction reversal
Train reverses its direction 1 times at:
Traction
Both trains are hauled by an Electric Loco Shed, Vadodara-based WAP-5 WAP-7 locomotive.
See also
References
External links
- 22969/Okha–Varanasi Superfast Express India Rail Info
- 22970/Varanasi–Okha Superfast Express India Rail Info
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