| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Express |
| Locale | Gujarat |
| First service | 12 March 2012 |
| Current operator(s) | Western Railway |
| Route | |
| Start | Palanpur (PNU) |
| Stops | 31 |
| End | Gandhidham (GIMB) |
| Distance travelled | 301 km (187 mi) |
| Average journey time | 6 hours 40 minutes |
| Service frequency | Daily |
| Train number(s) | 19405 / 19406 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | General Unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | No |
| Catering facilities | No |
| Observation facilities | Large windows |
| Baggage facilities | No |
| Other facilities | Below the seats |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | ICF coach |
| Track gauge | 5 ft 6 in (1,676 mm) |
| Operating speed | 45 km/h (28 mph) average including halts. |
The 19405 / 19406 Palanpur–Gandhidham Express is a express train belonging to Western Railway zone that runs between Gandhidham Junction and Palanpur Junction. It is currently being operated with 19405/19406 train numbers on a daily basis.[1][2][3] Initially, train ran between Palanpur Junction and Bhuj. W.e.f 15-08-2018, It has been extended up to Gandhidham Junction.
Average speed and frequency[edit | edit source]
19405/Gandhidham-Palanpur Express runs with an average speed of 43 km/h and completes 301 km in 7h. 19406/Palanpur-Gandhidham Express runs with an average speed of 42 km/h and completes 301 km in 7h 5m .
Route and halts[edit | edit source]
19405/19406 Gandhidham-Palanpur Express route is via Bhildi Junction, Radhanpur, Samakhiali Junction, Gandhidham Junction.
Coach composite[edit | edit source]
The train has standard ICF rakes with max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 15 coaches:
- 13 General Unreserved
- 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake
Traction[edit | edit source]
Both trains are hauled by a Vatva Loco Shed based WAP-4E electric locomotive from Palanpur to Gandhidham and vice versa.
Rake Sharing[edit | edit source]
The train shares its rake with 19151/19152 Palanpur - Bhuj Intercity Express.
See also[edit | edit source]
- Gandhidham Junction railway station
- Palanpur Junction railway station
- Palanpur - Bhuj Intercity Express
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 59425 Gandhidham - Palanpur Passenger
- ↑ 59426 Palanpur - Gandhidham Passenger
- ↑ "W.e.f 15/8/2018 New Time Table, Western Railway". Archived from the original on 12 January 2019. Retrieved 6 January 2019.