The Ahmedabad–Prayagraj (Allahabad) Weekly Superfast Express is a Superfast train belonging to the Western Railway zone that runs between Ahmedabad Junction and Prayagraj Junction in India.[1] It is currently being operated with 22967/22968 train numbers on a weekly basis.[2][3][4]
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Superfast |
| First service | 13 November 2014 |
| Current operator(s) | Western Railway zone |
| Route | |
| Termini | Ahmedabad Junction (ADI) Prayagraj Junction (PRYJ) |
| Stops | 18 |
| Distance travelled | 1,483 km (921 mi) |
| Average journey time | 26h 40m |
| Service frequency | Weekly [a] |
| Train number(s) | 22967/22968 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | No |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | On-board catering E-catering |
| Observation facilities | LHB 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 |
Service
editThe 22967/Ahmedabad–Prayagraj (Allahabad) Weekly Superfast Express has an average speed of 56 km/h and covers 1483 km in 26h 40m. The 22968/Allahabad–Prayagraj (Allahabad) Weekly Superfast Express has an average speed of 55 km/h and covers 1483 km in 27h.
Route and halts
editThe important halts for the train are:
Coach composition
editThe train has standard LHB rakes with a maximum speed of 130 km/h. The train consists of 18 coaches:
- 1 AC II Tier
- 2 AC III Tier
- 7 Sleeper coaches
- 6 General Unreserved
- 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake
Traction
editBoth trains are hauled by a Vadodara Loco Shed-based WAP-4E or Itarsi Loco Shed-based WAP-4 electric locomotive from Ahmedabad to Itarsi. From Itarsi the train is hauled by a Samastipur Loco Shed-based WDM-3A or WDM-3D diesel locomotive to Prayagraj, and vice versa.
Direction reversal/Rake sharing
editThe train shares its rake with 19415/19416 Ahmedabad–Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Express.
See also
editNotes
edit- ^ Runs one day in a week for every direction.
References
edit- ^ Yadav, Rohit K. "22967/Ahmedabad - Prayagraj SF Express (PT) - Ahmedabad to Allahabad WR/Western Zone - Railway Enquiry". indiarailinfo.com. Retrieved 22 August 2023.
- ^ Monsoon Time Table on Konkan Rly from 10 June 2016
- ^ Traffic Block between Nagothane and Roha station
- ^ "Konkan railway timetable out". The Times of India. 22 April 2015. Retrieved 16 August 2018.
External links
edit- 22967/Ahmedabad - Allahabad Weekly SF Express India Rail Info
- 22968/Allahabad - Ahmedabad Weekly SF Express India Rail Info