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{{Use Indian English|date=August 2018}}
{{Use Indian English|date=August 2018}}
{{Infobox rail service
{{Infobox rail service
| name = Ahmedabad - Varanasi Weekly Express
| name = Ahmedabad–Varanasi Weekly Express
| image =  
| image =  
| image_width =  
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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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| map_state =
}}
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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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