Valsad–Puri Superfast Express
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| Overview | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service type | Superfast Express | ||||
| First service | 12 February 2011 | ||||
| Current operator(s) | Western Railways | ||||
| Route | |||||
| Termini | Valsad (BL) Puri (PURI) | ||||
| Stops | 23 | ||||
| Distance travelled | 2,069 km (1,286 mi) | ||||
| Average journey time | 38 hours 25 minutes | ||||
| Service frequency | Weekly | ||||
| Train number(s) | 22909 / 22910 | ||||
| On-board services | |||||
| Class(es) | AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved | ||||
| Seating arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Catering facilities | On-board catering E-catering | ||||
| Observation facilities | Large windows | ||||
| Technical | |||||
| Rolling stock | LHB coach | ||||
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) | ||||
| Operating speed | 110 km/h (68 mph) maximum, 59 km/h (37 mph) average including halts | ||||
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The 22909 / 22910 Valsad–Puri Superfast Express is a Superfast Express train belonging to Indian Railways – Western Railway zone that runs between Valsad and Puri in India.[1][2]
It operates as train number 22909 from Valsad to Puri and as train number 22910 in the reverse direction serving the states of Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Odisha.[3][4]
On 24 January 2019, Second upgraded rake of Western Railway under ‘Project Utkrisht’ with beautiful interiors & many passengers friendly new features was introduced in Valsad–Puri Superfast Express.[5][6]
Coaches[edit]
The 22909/22910 Valsad–Puri Superfast Express running with new LHB rake from 28 March 2019 instead of ICF rake which has 2 AC 2 tier, 6 AC 3 tier, 8 Sleeper Class, 4 General Unreserved & 2 EOGs (End On Generation) coaches. It does not carry a pantry car.
As is customary with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.
Route and halts[edit]
The important halts of the train are:
- Valsad
- Surat
- Vadodara
- Dahod
- Ratlam Junction
- Ujjain Junction
- Maksi Junction
- Bhopal Junction
- Itarsi Junction
- Pipariya
- Jabalpur Junction
- Katni South
- Shahdol
- Anuppur Junction
- Pendra Road
- Bilaspur
- Champa
- Jharsuguda
- Sambalpur City
- Angul
- Talcher Road
- Dhenkanal
- Bhubaneswar
- Khurda Road
- Puri
Traction[edit]
Both trains are hauled by an Itarsi electric loco shed-based WAP-7 locomotive on its entire journey.
Reversals[edit]
The train reverses its direction two times at;
Schedule[edit]
| Train number | Station code | Departure station | Departure time | Departure day | Arrival station | Arrival time | Arrival day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22909 | BL | Valsad | 20:10 PM | Thursday | Puri | 09:30 AM | Saturday |
| 22910 | PURI | Puri | 12:30 AM | Sunday | Valsad | 12:10 PM | Monday |
Rake sharing[edit]
The train shares its rake with 19055/19056 Valsad–Jodhpur Weekly Express.
References[edit]
- ^ "22909/Valsad - Puri Superfast Express". India Rail Info.
- ^ "22910/Puri - Valsad Superfast Express". India Rail Info.
- ^ Train traffic further affected till July 3, SECR's six trains cancelled on June 28
- ^ Due to repercussion of burnt Route Relay Interlocking centre at Itarsi, the following trains departing from Western Railway are cancelled & diverted
- ^ Adding convenience, bringing smiles! Valsad-Puri Express which was run by "Utkrisht Rake" on 24/1/19 for the first time.
- ^ वलसाड-पुरी एक्सप्रेस में आज से लगेंगे उत्कृष्ट रैक, 24-01-2019
External links[edit]
- "Welcome to Indian Railway Passenger reservation Enquiry". indianrail.gov.in. Archived from the original on 8 April 2014. Retrieved 5 April 2014.
- "IRCTC Online Passenger Reservation System". irctc.co.in. Archived from the original on 3 March 2007. Retrieved 5 April 2014.
- "[IRFCA] Welcome to IRFCA.org, the home of IRFCA on the internet". IRFCA. Retrieved 5 April 2014.