Rajkot–Rewa Superfast Express
The 22937/22938 Rajkot–Rewa Superfast Express is a Superfast train belonging to Western Railway zone that runs between Rajkot Junction and Rewa Terminal in India. It is currently being operated with 22937/22938 train numbers on a weekly basis.[1][2][3][4]
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Superfast |
| First service | 5 January 2015 |
| Current operator(s) | Western Railway zone |
| Route | |
| Termini | Rajkot Junction (RJT) Rewa Terminal (REWA) |
| Stops | 22 |
| Distance travelled | 1,601 km (995 mi) |
| Average journey time | 26 hrs 30 mins |
| Service frequency | Weekly [lower-alpha 1] |
| Train number(s) | 22937/22938 |
| 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 | ICF coach |
| Entertainment facilities | No |
| Baggage facilities | No |
| Other facilities | Below the seats |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | 2 |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 56 km/h (35 mph), 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
- 11 Sleeper coaches
- 4 General Unreserved
- 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake
Service
The 22937/Rajkot–Rewa Superfast Express has an average speed of 58 km/h and covers 1601 km in 27 hrs 30 mins.
The 22938/Rewa–Rajkot Superfast Express has an average speed of 62 km/h and covers 1601 km in 25 hrs 45 mins.
Route and halts
The important halts of the train are:
Schedule
| Train number | Station code | Departure station | Departure time | Departure day | Arrival station | Arrival time | Arrival day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22937 | RJT | Rajkot Junction | 13:45 PM | Sun | Rewa | 17:15 PM | Mon |
| 22938 | REWA | Rewa | 20:55 PM | Mon | Rajkot Junction | 22:40 PM | Tue |
Traction
Both trains are hauled by a Vatva Loco Shed-based WDM-3A diesel locomotive from Rajkot to Ahmedabad. From Ahmedabad, trains are hauled by a Vadodara Loco Shed-based WAP-4E electric locomotive uptil Itarsi. From Itarsi trains are hauled by an Itarsi Loco Shed-based WDM-3A diesel locomotive uptil Rewa and vice versa.
Rake sharing
The train shares its rake with 20913/20914 Rajkot–Delhi Sarai Rohilla Weekly Superfast Express.
See also
Notes
- Runs one day in a week for every direction.
References
- Cancellation and Diversion of Trains on 9.8.2015 due to derailment on Khandwa-Itarsi Section
- Western Railway cancels 22 trains due to Khandwa mishap, heavy rains
- Harda twin train derailment: Western and Central Railway cancel 22 and 57 trains respectively
- PTI (8 August 2015). "Twin train mishap, heavy rains: Western Railway cancels 22 trains". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 24 January 2019.
External links
- 22937/Rajkot–Rewa Superfast Express India Rail Info
- 22938/Rewa–Rajkot Superfast Express India Rail Info