Okha–Shalimar Superfast Express

The 22905 / 22906 Okha–Shalimar Superfast Express is a superfast train in the Western Railway zone running between Okha and Shalimar in India. It is currently operated with 22905/22906 train numbers on weekly basis.[1][2]

Okha–Shalimar Superfast Express
Overview
Service typeSuperfast
First service22 November 2009; 14 years ago (2009-11-22)
Current operator(s)Western Railways
Route
TerminiOkha (OKHA)
Shalimar (SHM)
Stops30
Distance travelled2,582 km (1,604 mi)
Average journey time42 hrs 15 mins
Service frequencyWeekly
Train number(s)22905 / 22906
On-board services
Class(es)AC First Class, AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsNo
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesOn-board Catering
Pantry car
Baggage facilitiesNo
Other facilitiesBelow the seats
Technical
Rolling stockICF coach
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed58 km/h (36 mph) average including halts

Coach composition

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Each train on the Express has standard ICF rakes and a maximum speed of 110 km/h, and consist of 23 coaches:

  • 1 AC First Class
  • 2 AC II Tier
  • 5 AC III Tier
  • 9 Sleeper Coaches
  • 1 Pantry Car
  • 3 General Unreserved
  • 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake

Service

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The 22905/Okha–Shalimar Express has average speeds of 58 km/h and covers 2582 km in 42 hrs 40 mins.

The 22906/Shalimar–Okha Express has average speeds of 51 km/h and covers 2582 km in 43 hrs 25 mins.

Route and halts

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The important stops are:

Schedule

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Train number Station code Departure station Departure time Departure day Arrival station Arrival time Arrival day
22905 OKHA Okha 08:40 AM Sunday Shalimar 03:20 AM Tuesday
22906 SHM Shalimar 21:05 PM Tuesday Okha 16:30 PM Thursday

Traction

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From Okha both trains are hauled by a Vadodara Loco Shed-based WAP-4E electric locomotive up until Shalimar and vice versa.

Rake sharing

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The train was used to share its rake with 12905/12906 Howrah–Porbandar Express. Now, it is running independently.

See also

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References

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