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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; 12 years ago (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 20952/20951Okha–Jaipur Weekly Express
Baggage facilitiesNo
Other facilitiesBelow the seats
Technical
Rolling stockLHB coach
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed55 km/h (34 mph) average including halts

Coach composition

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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

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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 and halts

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The important halts of the train are :

Schedule

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Train number Station code Departure station Departure time Departure day Arrival station Arrival time Arrival day
22969 OKHA Okha 14:05 PM Thursday Varanasi Junction 02:00 AM Saturday
22970 BSB Varanasi Junction 21:55 PM Saturday Okha 07:45 AM Monday

Rake sharing

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The train shares its rake with 20951/20952 Okha–Jaipur Weekly Express.

Direction reversal

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Train reverses its direction 1 times at:

Traction

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Both trains are hauled by an Electric Loco Shed, Vadodara-based WAP-5 WAP-7 locomotive.

See also

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References

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  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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