Ahmedabad–Somnath Intercity Express

The 19119 / 20 Ahmedabad - Somnath Intercity Express is an Express train belonging to Indian Railways Western Railway zone that runs between Ahmedabad Junction and Somnath in India.[1][2]

Ahmedabad - Somnath Intercity Express
Overview
Service typeExpress
Current operator(s)Western Railway zone
Route
TerminiAhmedabad Junction
Somnath
Stops17
Distance travelled437 km (272 mi)
Average journey time9 hours 22 mins
Service frequencydaily
Train number(s)19119 / 19120
On-board services
Class(es)general unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesNo
Technical
Rolling stockStandard Indian Railways Coaches
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed46.5 km/h (29 mph)
Route map

It operates as train number 19119 from Ahmedabad Junction to Somnath and as train number 19120 in the reverse direction serving the states of Gujarat.

Coaches

The 19119 / 20 Intercity Express has six general unreserved & two SLR (seating with luggage rake) coaches . It does not carry a pantry car coach.[3]

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

Service

The 19119 Ahmedabad Junction - Somnath Intercity Express covers the distance of 437 km (272 mi) in 9 hours 20 mins (47 km/h) and in 9 hours 25 mins as the 19120 Somnath - Ahmedabad Junction Intercity Express (46 km/h).[4]

As the average speed of the train is lower than 55 km/h (34 mph), as per railway rules, its fare doesn't includes a Superfast surcharge.

Routing

The 19119 / 20 Intercity Express runs from Ahmedabad Junction via Viramgam, Rajkot Junction, Jetalsar to Somnath.

Traction

As the route is going to be electrified, a Vatva based WDM-3A diesel locomotive pulls the train to its destination.

References
  1. , Western Railway, 26 August 2015
  2. , indiatimes.com, 26 August 2015
  3. , indiatimes.com, 5 February 2015
  4. , indiatimes.com, 16 June 2015
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