The 20909 / 20910 Thiruvananthapuram North-Porbandar Superfast Express[1] is a superfast train belonging to Indian Railways - Western Railway zone that runs between Thiruvananthapuram North in Thiruvananthapuram and Porbandar in India.
| Overview | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service type | Superfast | ||||
| First service | 25 March 2012 | ||||
| Current operator(s) | Western Railway | ||||
| Route | |||||
| Termini | Thiruvananthapuram North (KCVL) Porbandar (PBR) | ||||
| Stops | 28 | ||||
| Distance travelled | 2,411 km (1,498 mi) | ||||
| Average journey time | 44 hrs 15 mins | ||||
| Service frequency | Weekly | ||||
| Train number(s) | 20909 / 20910 | ||||
| On-board services | |||||
| Class(es) | AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved | ||||
| Seating arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Catering facilities | Available | ||||
| Observation facilities | Large windows | ||||
| Baggage facilities | No | ||||
| Other facilities | Below the seats | ||||
| Technical | |||||
| Rolling stock | LHB coach | ||||
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) | ||||
| Operating speed | 50 km/h (31 mph) average including halts. | ||||
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It operates as train number 20909 from Thiruvananthapuram North to Porbandar and as train number 20910 in the reverse direction serving the states of Kerala, Karnataka, Goa, Maharashtra and Gujarat.[2] Since 31 March 2024, the train runs with LHB coaches
Coaches
editThe 20909 / 10 Thiruvananthapuram North-Porbandar Superfast Express has 2 AC 2 tier, 6 AC 3 tier, 8 Sleeper Class,3 General Unreserved, 1 Pantry Car, 1 Generator Car & 1 SLR (Seating cum Luggage Rake) Coaches , thus making 22 LHB coaches from 28th March 2024. While the train was running with IRS rakes instead of LHB rakes, it had 9 sleeper coaches instead of 8 sleeper coaches and 2 SLR coaches instead of 1 SLR coach.
As is customary with most train services in India, Coach Composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.
Service
editThe 20909 Thiruvananthapuram North - Porbandar Superfast Express covers the distance of 2,411 km (1,498 mi) in 44 hours 15 mins (51 km/h) and in 44 hours 20 mins as 20910 Porbandar - Kochuveli Superfast Express (51 km/h).
Route
editThe 20909 / 10 Thiruvananthapuram North−Porbandar Superfast Express runs from Thiruvananthapuram North via Ernakulam Junction, Mangalore Junction, Madgaon Junction, Panvel, Vasai Road, Palghar, Vadodara Junction, Ahmedabad Junction, Rajkot Junction to Porbandar.[3]
Schedule
edit| Train number | Station code | Departure station | Departure time | Departure day | Arrival station | Arrival time | Arrival day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20909 | KCVL | Thiruvananthapuram North | 11:15 AM | Sunday | Porbandar | 07:25 AM | Tuesday |
| 20910 | PBR | Porbandar | 18:40 PM | Thursday | Thiruvananthapuram North | 15:00 PM | Saturday |
Traction
editAs the route has been fully electrified, a Vadodara Loco Shed-based WAP-5 or WAP-7 electric locomotives powers the train from Thiruvananthapuram North to Porbandar and vice versa.
References
edit- ^ "56 New Express Trains Announced". Government of India. Press Information Bureau. Retrieved 25 February 2011.
- ^ Pinto, Stanley (14 April 2014). "Goods Train Derail At Ukshi". The Times of India. Retrieved 27 August 2018.
- ^ Special Stoppage At Aluva, the hindu.com, 14 August 2016
External links
edit- 20909 Kochuveli Porbandar Superfast Express at India Rail Info
- 20910 Porbandar Kochuveli Superfast Express at India Rail Info