Mumbai Central–Ahmedabad Express

The 19417 / 19418 Borivali-Ahmedabad Express is an express train of the Indian Railways connecting Borivali in Maharashtra and Ahmedabad Junction of Gujarat. It is currently being operated with 19417/19418 train numbers on a daily basis.[1][2][3][4]

Borivali-Ahmedabad Express
Overview
Service typeExpress
LocaleMaharashtra & Gujarat
Current operator(s)Western Railway zone
Route
TerminiBorivali (BVI)
Ahmedabad (ADI)
Stops47
Distance travelled463 km (288 mi)
Average journey time13hrs 25mins
Service frequencyDaily
Train number(s)19417 / 19418
On-board services
Class(es)Sleeper class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsNo
Catering facilitiesOn-board catering
E-catering
Observation facilitiesRake sharing with 19425 / 19426 Borivali-Nandurbar Express
Baggage facilitiesBelow the seats
Technical
Rolling stockICF coach
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed35 km/h (22 mph) average including halts

Service

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The 19417 Borivali - Ahmedabad Express has average speed of 35 km/h and covers 463 km in 13 hrs 25 mins.

The 19418 Ahmedabad - Borivali Express has average speed of 32 km/h and covers 463 km in 14 hrs 10 mins.

Route & halts

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The 19417 / 19418 Borivali - Ahmedabad Express runs from Borivali via Vasai Road, Palghar, Vapi, Valsad, Surat, Bharuch Junction, Vadodara Junction, Anand Junction, Nadiad Junction to Ahmedabad Junction and vice versa.

Coach composite

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The train consists of 15 coaches:

Traction

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It is hauled by a Valsad Loco Shed based WAP-4 electric locomotive from end to end.

Rake sharing

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The train shares its rake with 19425 / 19426 Borivali-Nandurbar Express.

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References

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  1. ^ "19417/Mumbai Central - Ahmedabad Express". India Rail Info.
  2. ^ "19418/Ahmedabad - Mumbai Central Express". India Rail Info.
  3. ^ "Traffic restored on Mumbai-Ahmedabad line 13 hours after goods train fire near Dahanu". Hindustan Times.
  4. ^ "Mumbai braces for 11-hour Western Railway block; Over 200 trains to be affected". Zee News.