Gwalior–Sabarmati Superfast Express

The 22547/22548 Gwalior–Sabarmati Superfast Express is a Superfast train belonging to North Central Railway zone of Indian Railways that run between Gwalior Junction and Sabarmati Junction in India.

Gwalior–Sabarmati Superfast Express

Overview
Service type	Superfast
First service	2 October 2018 (2018-10-02)
Current operator(s)	North Central Railways
Route
Termini	Gwalior (GWL) Sabarmati (SBIB)
Stops	16
Distance travelled	977 km (607 mi)
Average journey time	15 hours 40 mins
Service frequency	Tri-weekly
Train number(s)	22547 / 22548
On-board services
Class(es)	AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangements	Yes
Sleeping arrangements	Yes
Catering facilities	E-catering only
Observation facilities	Large windows
Baggage facilities	Available
Other facilities	Below the seats
Technical
Rolling stock	LHB coach
Track gauge	1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed	130 km/h (81 mph) maximum, 62 km/h (39 mph) average including halts

It is currently being operated with 22547/22548 train numbers on tri-weekly basis.

Coach composition

The train has standard LHB rakes with max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 21 coaches:

• 1 AC II Tier
• 3 AC III Tier
• 9 Sleeper coaches
• 6 General Unreserved
• 2 End-on Generator

Service

• The 22547/Gwalior–Ahmedabad Superfast Express has an average speed of 56 km/h and covers 983 km in 17 hrs 35 mins.
• The 22548/Ahmedabad–Gwalior Superfast Express has an average speed of 57 km/h and covers 983 km in 17 hrs 20 mins.

As the average speed of the train is above 55 km/h, as per Indian Railways rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.

Route and halts

The important halts of the train are:

• Gwalior Junction
• Morena
• Dholpur Junction
• Agra Cantonment
• Achhnera Junction
• Bharatpur Junction
• Jaipur Junction
• Ajmer Junction
• Beawar
• Marwar Junction
• Falna
• Pindwara
• Abu Road
• Palanpur Junction
• Mahesana Junction
• Sabarmati.

Schedule

Train number	Station code	Departure station	Departure time	Departure day	Arrival station	Arrival time	Arrival day
22547	GWL	Gwalior Junction	20:10 PM	Sun, Wed, Sat	Sabarmati BG	11:55 AM	Sun, Mon, Thu
22548	SBIB	Sabarmati BG	16:50 PM	Tue, Fri, Sat	Gwalior Junction	09:25 AM	Sun, Wed, Sat

Rake sharing

The train shares its rake with 12547/12548 Agra Cantt-Sabarmati Superfast Express.

Traction

As this route is fully electrified, it is hauled by a Kanpur Loco Shed based WAP-7 electric locomotive on its entire journey.