Surat–Mahuva Superfast Express

The 20955 / 20956 Surat–Mahuva Superfast Express is a Superfast train of the Indian Railways connecting Surat in South Gujarat and Mahuva Junction of Saurashtra. It is currently being operated with 20955/20956 train numbers on five days a week basis.[1][2][3]

Surat–Mahuva Superfast Express
Overview
Service typeSuperfast Express
LocaleGujarat
First service19 August 2021; 3 years ago (2021-08-19)
Current operator(s)Western Railway
Route
TerminiSurat (ST)
Mahuva Junction (MHV)
Stops14
Distance travelled631 km (392 mi)
Average journey time11 hours 10 minutes
Service frequencyFive days a week [a]
Train number(s)20955 / 20956
On-board services
Class(es)AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesE-catering only
Observation facilitiesLarge windows
Baggage facilitiesAvailable
Technical
Rolling stockLHB coach
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed58 km/h (36 mph) average including halts.
Route map

Service

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The 20955/Surat–Mahuva Superfast Express has an average speed of 56 km/h and covers 631 km in 11 hrs 10 mins.[4]

The 20956/Mahuva–Surat Superfast Express has an average speed of 57 km/h and covers 631 km in 11 hrs 05 mins.[5]

Route and halts

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Coach composition

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The train consists of 17 coaches :

  • 1 AC III Tier
  • 8 Sleeper coaches
  • 6 General
  • 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake

Schedule

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Train number Station code Departure station Departure time Departure day Arrival station Arrival time Arrival day
20955 ST Surat 22:00 PM Sun,Mon,Tue,Thu,Sat Mahuva 09:10 AM Sun,Mon,Tue,Wed,Fri
20956 MHV Mahuva 19:30 PM Sun,Mon,Tue,Wed,Fri Surat 06:35 AM Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Sat

Traction

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Both trains are hauled by a Vatva Loco Shed-based WAP-4E or Valsad Loco Shed-based WAP-7 electric locomotive from Surat to Ahmedabad Junction and from Ahmedabad Junction, it is hauled by a Sabarmati Loco Shed-based WDP-4D diesel locomotive uptil Mahuva Junction, and vice versa.

Rake sharing

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The train shares its rake with 19053/19054 Surat-Muzaffarpur Express.

See also

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Notes

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  1. ^ Runs five days in a week for every direction.
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References

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  1. ^ 4 WR TRAINS AUGMENTED on PERMANENT BASIS
  2. ^ Temporary augmentation of trains
  3. ^ WR TO ATTACH EXTRA COACHES IN 24 PAIRS OF TRAINS
  4. ^ "20955/Surat - Mahuva SF Express". India Rail Info.
  5. ^ "20956/Mahuva - Surat SF Express". India Rail Info.