Somnath Superfast Express

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Somnath Superfast Express
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Overview
Service type Superfast Express
Locale Gujarat
Current operator(s) Western Railways
Route
Start Ahmedabad (ADI)
Stops16
End Veraval (VRL)
Distance travelled432 km (268 mi)
Average journey time7 hours 50 minutes
Service frequencyDaily
Train number(s)22957 / 22958
On-board services
Class(es) AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesNot Available
Observation facilitiesRake Sharing with 19223/19224 Ahmedabad Jammu Tawi Express & 19225/19226 Bathinda Jammu Tawi Express (via Firozpur)
Technical
Rolling stock ICF coaches
Track gauge 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed110 km/h (68 mph) maximum,
55 km/h (34 mph) average including halts
Route map
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The 22957 / 22958 Somnath Superfast Express is a superfast express train belonging to Indian Railways that runs between Ahmedabad Junction and Veraval Junction in India. [1] [2] [3]

Contents

It operates as train number 22957 from Ahmedabad Junction to Veraval Junction and as train number 22958 in the reverse direction.

Coaches

The 22957/22958 Somnath Superfast Express presently has 1 AC 2 tier, 2 AC 3 tier, 10 Sleeper Class & 3 General Unreserved coaches.

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

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Somnath Superfast Express – Sleeper Class

Service

22957 Somnath Superfast Express covers the distance of 432 kilometres in 7 hours 50 mins (55 km/hr) & in 7 hours 50 mins (55 km/hr) as 22958 Somnath Superfast Express.

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

Traction

It is hauled by a WDM-3A locomotive from the Ratlam or Vatva-based WDM-3D locomotive hauls the train on its entire journey.

Time Table

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