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Vadodara–Jamnagar Intercity Superfast Express

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Vadodara-Jamnagar Intercity Superfast Express
Vadodara - Jamnagar Intercity Superfast Express train board.
Overview
Service typeSuperfast Express
LocaleGujarat
First service19 November 1986; 37 years ago (1986-11-19)
Current operator(s)Western Railway
Route
TerminiVadodara (BRC)
Jamnagar (JAM)
Stops13
Distance travelled431 km (268 mi)
Average journey time7 hrs 41 mins
Service frequencyDaily
Train number(s)22959 / 22960
On-board services
Class(es)AC Chair Car, Second Class Seating, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsNo
Auto-rack arrangementsOverhead racks
Catering facilitiesE-catering only
Observation facilitiesLarge windows
Baggage facilitiesAvailable
Other facilitiesBelow the seats
Technical
Rolling stockLHB coach
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed130 km/h (81 mph) maximum,
55 km/h (34 mph) average including halts.

The 22959 / 22960 Vadodara-Jamnagar Intercity Superfast Express is a Superfast train owned and operated by Indian Railways - Western Railway zone that runs between Vadodara Junction and Jamnagar in India.[1][2]

The Service operates as train number 22959 from Vadodara Junction to Jamnagar and train number 22960 in the reverse direction serving the state of Gujarat.

Coaches

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22959/22960 Vadodara - Jamnagar Intercity Express currently has 3 AC Chair Car(CC), 1 First Class(FC), 6 2nd Class Seating(2S), 9 General Unreserved(GEN) & 2 SLR (Seating Luggage Rake) coaches.

Coach Composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.

Service

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22959 Vadodara - Jamnagar Intercity Superfast Express covers the distance of 426 km (265 mi) in 7 hours 40 mins at around 55 km/h (34 mph) and in 7 hours 40 mins as 22960 Jamnagar - Vadodara Intercity Superfast Express at around 55 km/h (34 mph).

As the average speed of the train is above 55 km/h (34 mph), as per Indian Railways rules, the fares includes a Superfast Express surcharge.

Route & halts

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The halts of the train are:

Traction

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As the route is fully electrified, it is hauled by a Vadodara Loco Shed based WAP-5 / WAP-7 electric locomotive from Vadodara to Jamnagar and vice versa.

Rake sharing

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The train shares its rake with;

References

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  1. ^ "22959/Surat - Jamnagar Intercity Express". India Rail Info.
  2. ^ "22960/Jamnagar - Surat Intercity Express". India Rail Info.
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