Gujarat Superfast Express

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Gujarat Superfast Express
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Overview
Service type Superfast Express
Locale Maharashtra & Gujarat
Current operator(s) Western Railways
Route
Termini Mumbai Central (MMCT)
Ahmedabad Junction (ADI)
Stops27
Distance travelled491 km (305 mi)
Average journey time9 hours 10 minutes
Service frequencyDaily
Train number(s)22953 / 22954
On-board services
Class(es) AC Chair Car, 1st Class, 2nd Class seating, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes (1st Class only)
Catering facilitiesNo Pantry car but Available
Observation facilitiesRake Sharing with 19109/19110 Gujarat Queen & 19129/19130 Vadodara Ahmedabad Intercity Express
Other facilitiesBelow the seats
Technical
Rolling stock ICF coaches
Track gauge 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed110 km/h (68 mph) maximum,
52.84 km/h (33 mph) average including halts
Route map
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The 22953 / 22954 Gujarat Superfast Express is a Superfast Express train belonging to Indian Railways that run between Mumbai Central and Ahmedabad Junction in India.

Contents

It operates as train number 22953 from Mumbai Central to Ahmedabad Junction and as train number 22954 in the reverse direction.

Coaches

22953/22954 Gujarat Superfast Express presently has 3 AC Chair Car, 2 1st Class, 10 2nd Class seating & 8 General Unreserved coaches.

As with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.

Service

22953 Gujarat Superfast Express covers the distance of 491 kilometres in 9 hours (55 km/hr) & 9 hours 25 mins as 22954 Gujarat Superfast Express (55 km/hr).

As the average speed of the train is above 55 km/hr, as per Indian Railways rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.

Route & Halts

Note: No halt for Palghar as 22953 Mumbai Central–Ahmedabad Gujarat Superfast Express

Traction

It is hauled from end to end by a Vadodara based WAP-5 / WAP-7 or Valsad based WAP-4E locomotive.

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