Okha–Shalimar Superfast Express

The 22905 / 22906 Okha–Shalimar Superfast Express is a superfast train in the Western Railway zone running between Okha and Shalimar in India. It is currently operated with 22905/22906 train numbers on weekly basis.[1][2]

Okha–Shalimar Superfast Express
Overview
Service typeSuperfast
First service22 November 2009 (2009-11-22)
Current operator(s)Western Railways
Route
TerminiOkha (OKHA)
Shalimar (SHM)
Stops30
Distance travelled2,582 km (1,604 mi)
Average journey time42 hrs 15 mins
Service frequencyWeekly
Train number(s)22905 / 22906
On-board services
Class(es)AC First Class, AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsNo
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesOn-board Catering
Pantry car
Baggage facilitiesNo
Other facilitiesBelow the seats
Technical
Rolling stockICF coach
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed58 km/h (36 mph) average including halts

Coach Composition

Each train on the Express has standard ICF rakes and a maximum speed of 110 km/h, and consist of 23 coaches:

  • 1 AC First Class
  • 2 AC II Tier
  • 5 AC III Tier
  • 9 Sleeper Coaches
  • 1 Pantry Car
  • 3 General Unreserved
  • 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake

Service

The 22905/Okha–Shalimar Express has average speeds of 58 km/h and covers 2582 km in 42 hrs 40 mins.

The 22906/Shalimar–Okha Express has average speeds of 51 km/h and covers 2582 km in 43 hrs 25 mins.

Route & Halts

The important stops are:

Schedule
Train numberStation codeDeparture stationDeparture timeDeparture dayArrival stationArrival timeArrival day
22905OKHAOkha08:40 AMSundayShalimar03:20 AMTuesday
22906SHMShalimar21:05 PMTuesdayOkha16:30 PMThursday

Traction

From Okha both trains are hauled by a Vadodara Loco Shed-based WAP-4E electric locomotive up until Shalimar and vice versa.

Rake sharing

The train was used to share its rake with 12905/12906 Howrah–Porbandar Express. Now, it is running independently.

See also

References
  1. Due to public unrest in the Ahmedabad Division, some Western Railway trains have been cancelled, partially cancelled or diverted
  2. Due to Public Agitation in Ahmedabad Division


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