Gandhidham–Palanpur Passenger
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Express |
| Locale | Gujarat |
| First service | 12 March 2012 |
| Current operator(s) | Western Railway |
| Route | |
| Termini | Gandhidham (GIMB) Palanpur (PNU) |
| Stops | 31 |
| Distance travelled | 301 km (187 mi) |
| Average journey time | 6 hours 40 minutes |
| Service frequency | Daily |
| Train number(s) | 19405 / 19406 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | General Unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | No |
| Catering facilities | No |
| Observation facilities | Large windows |
| Baggage facilities | No |
| Other facilities | Below the seats |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | ICF coach |
| Track gauge | 5 ft 6 in (1,676 mm) |
| Operating speed | 45 km/h (28 mph) average including halts. |
The 19405 / 19406 Gandhidham-Palanpur Express is a express train belonging to Western Railway zone that runs between Gandhidham Junction and Palanpur Junction. It is currently being operated with 19405/19406 train numbers on a daily basis.[1][2][3] Initially, train ran between Palanpur Junction and Bhuj. W.e.f 15-08-2018, It has been extended up to Gandhidham Junction.
Average speed and frequency
19405/Gandhidham-Palanpur Express runs with an average speed of 43 km/h and completes 301 km in 7h. 19406/Palanpur-Gandhidham Express runs with an average speed of 42 km/h and completes 301 km in 7h 5m .
Route and halts
19405/19406 Gandhidham-Palanpur Express route is via Bhildi Junction, Radhanpur, Samakhiali Junction, Gandhidham Junction.
Coach composite
The train has standard ICF rakes with max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 15 coaches:
- 13 General Unreserved
- 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake
Traction
Both trains are hauled by a Vatva Loco Shed based WAP-4E electric locomotive from Palanpur to Gandhidham and vice versa.
Rake Sharing
The train shares its rake with 19151/19152 Palanpur - Bhuj Intercity Express.
See also
- Gandhidham Junction railway station
- Palanpur Junction railway station
- Palanpur - Bhuj Intercity Express
References