Ahmedabad–Somnath_Intercity_Express

Ahmedabad–Somnath Intercity Express

Ahmedabad–Somnath Intercity Express

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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]

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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 fully electrified, a Vatva based WAP-4 electric locomotive pulls the train to its destination.

References

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