Okha–Varanasi Superfast Express

The 22969 / 22970 Okha–Varanasi Superfast Express is a superfast train belonging to Western Railway zone that runs between Okha and Varanasi Junction in India. It is currently being operated with 22969/22970 train numbers on a weekly basis.[1][2][3]

Okha–Varanasi Superfast Express
Overview
Service typeSuperfast
First service29 March 2012 (2012-03-29)
Current operator(s)Western Railways
Route
TerminiOkha (OKHA)
Varanasi Junction (BSB)
Stops21
Distance travelled2,042 km (1,269 mi)
Average journey time34 hours 30 mins
Service frequencyWeekly
Train number(s)22969 / 22970
On-board services
Class(es)AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesOn-board catering
E-catering
Observation facilitiesRake sharing with 19573/19574 Okha–Jaipur Weekly Express
Baggage facilitiesNo
Other facilitiesBelow the seats
Technical
Rolling stockICF coach
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed55 km/h (34 mph) average including halts

Coach composition

The train has standard ICF rakes with a maximum speed of 110 km/h. The train consists of 23 coaches:

  • 1 AC II Tier
  • 5 AC III Tier
  • 10 Sleeper coaches
  • 1 Pantry Car
  • 4 General Unreserved
  • 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake

Service

22969/Okha–Varanasi Superfast Express has an average speed of 55 km/h and covers 2042 km in 35 hrs 55 mins.

22970/Varanasi–Okha Superfast Express has an average speed of 58 km/h and covers 2042 km in 33 hrs 50 mins.

Route & Halts

The important halts of the train are :

Schedule
Train numberStation codeDeparture stationDeparture timeDeparture dayArrival stationArrival timeArrival day
22969OKHAOkha14:05 PMThursdayVaranasi Junction02:00 AMSaturday
22970BSBVaranasi Junction21:55 PMSaturdayOkha07:45 AMMonday

Rake sharing

The train shares its rake with 19573/19574 Okha–Jaipur Weekly Express.

Direction reversal

Train reverses its direction 1 times at:

Traction

Both trains are hauled by a Sabarmati-based WDP-4D diesel locomotive from Okha to Ahmedabad Junction. From Ahmedabad Junction both trains are hauled by a Vadodara-based WAP-4E / WAP-5 electric locomotive to Varanasi and vice versa.

See also

References
  1. Various Important Features in the new West Zone
  2. Railway timetable implemented after midnight
  3. Mahamana will be 20 minutes late and Varuna will go five minutes earlier.


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