Surat–Mahuva Superfast Express
 | |
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Superfast Express |
| Locale | Gujarat |
| First service | 19 August 2021 |
| Current operator | Western Railway |
| Route | |
| Termini | Surat (ST) Mahuva Junction (MHV) |
| Stops | 14 |
| Distance travelled | 631 km (392 mi) |
| Average journey time | 11 hours 10 minutes |
| Service frequency | Five days a week [a] |
| Train number | 20955 / 20956 |
| On-board services | |
| Classes | AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | E-catering only |
| Observation facilities | Large windows |
| Baggage facilities | Available |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | LHB coach |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 58 km/h (36 mph) average including halts. |
The 20955 / 20956 Surat–Mahuva Superfast Express is a Superfast train of the Indian Railways connecting Surat in South Gujarat and Mahuva Junction of Saurashtra. It is currently being operated with 20955/20956 train numbers on five days a week basis.[1][2][3]
Service
[edit]The 20955/Surat–Mahuva Superfast Express has an average speed of 56 km/h and covers 631 km in 11 hrs 10 mins.[4]
The 20956/Mahuva–Surat Superfast Express has an average speed of 57 km/h and covers 631 km in 11 hrs 05 mins.[5]
Route and halts
[edit]Coach composition
[edit]The train consists of 17 coaches :
- 1 AC III Tier
- 8 Sleeper coaches
- 6 General
- 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake
Schedule
[edit]| Train number | Station code | Departure station | Departure time | Departure day | Arrival station | Arrival time | Arrival day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20955 | ST | Surat | 22:00 PM | Sun, Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat | Mahuva | 09:10 AM | Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri |
| 20956 | MHV | Mahuva | 19:30 PM | Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri | Surat | 06:35 AM | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat |
Traction
[edit]Both trains are hauled by a Vatva Loco Shed-based WAP-4E or Valsad Loco Shed-based WAP-7 electric locomotive from Surat to Ahmedabad Junction and from Ahmedabad Junction, it is hauled by a Sabarmati Loco Shed-based WDP-4D diesel locomotive uptil Mahuva Junction, and vice versa.
Rake sharing
[edit]The train shares its rake with 19053/19054 Surat-Muzaffarpur Express.
See also
[edit]Notes
[edit]- ↑ Runs five days in a week for every direction.
External links
[edit]References
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