The 19033 / 19034 Gujarat Queen is an Express train belonging to Indian Railways that run between Valsad and Ahmedabad Junction in India. It operates as train number 19033 from Valsad to Ahmedabad Junction and as train number 19034 in the reverse direction.[1][2][3][4]
 Gujarat Queen train board. | |||||
| Overview | |||||
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| Service type | Express | ||||
| Locale | Gujarat | ||||
| Current operator(s) | Western Railway | ||||
| Route | |||||
| Termini | Valsad (BL) Ahmedabad (ADI) | ||||
| Stops | 27 | ||||
| Distance travelled | 298 km (185 mi) | ||||
| Average journey time | 6 hrs 20 mins | ||||
| Service frequency | Daily | ||||
| Train number(s) | 19033 / 19034 | ||||
| On-board services | |||||
| Class(es) | AC Chair Car, First Class, Second Class Seating, General Unreserved | ||||
| Seating arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes (First Class only) | ||||
| Catering facilities | On-board catering, E-catering | ||||
| Observation facilities | Rake sharing with
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| Baggage facilities | Available | ||||
| Technical | |||||
| Rolling stock | ICF coach | ||||
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) | ||||
| Operating speed | 110 km/h (68 mph) maximum, 49 km/h (30 mph) average including halts. | ||||
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Coaches
editGujarat Queen presently has 3 AC Chair Car, 3 2nd Class seating & 11 General Unreserved coaches.
As with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.
Service
edit19033 Gujarat Queen covers the distance of 298 kilometres in 6 hours 20 mins (48.32 km/h) & 6 hours 30 mins as 19034 Gujarat Queen (48.99 km/h).
As the average speed of the train is below 55 km/h, as per Indian Railways rules, its fare does not include a Superfast surcharge.
Route and halts
editThe important halts of the train are:
- Valsad
- Dungri
- Bilimora Junction
- Amalsad
- Navsari
- Maroli
- Sachin
- Udhna Junction
- Surat
- Sayan
- Kim
- Kosamba Junction
- Panoli
- Ankleshwar Junction
- Bharuch Junction
- Nabipur
- Palej
- Miyagam Karjan Junction
- Vadodara Junction
- Vasad Junction
- Anand Junction
- Kanjari Boriyavi Junction
- Nadiad Junction
- Mahemadavad Kheda Road
- Barejadi Nandej
- Maninagar
- Ahmedabad Junction
Schedule
edit| Train number | Station code | Departure station | Departure time | Departure day | Arrival station | Arrival time | Arrival day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19033 | BL | Valsad | 04:05 AM | Daily | Ahmedabad Junction | 10:25 AM | Daily |
| 19034 | ADI | Ahmedabad Junction | 18:10 PM | Daily | Valsad | 12:40 AM | Daily |
Gallery
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Gujarat Queen Express – AC Chair Car coach -
Gujarat Queen Express – 2nd Class seating coach -
Gujarat Queen Express – Coach board
Traction
editIt is hauls from end to end by a Valsad Loco Shed or Vatva Loco Shed-based WAP-4 electric locomotive.
References
edit- ^ "19033/Gujarat Queen". India Rail Info.
- ^ "19034/Gujarat Queen". India Rail Info.
- ^ "WR's FEW TRAINS TO BE RUN USING LHB RAKE". Western Railway.
- ^ "गुजरात क्वीन ट्रेन का पॉवर फेल, आधी रात को यात्री परेशान". Bhaskar.