Palanpur–Bhuj Intercity Express

Palanpur–Bhuj Intercity Express is an Express train belonging to Western Railway zone that runs between Palanpur Junction and Bhuj in India. It is currently being operated with 19151/19152 train numbers on a daily basis.[1][2][3] Initially, train ran between Palanpur Junction and Gandhidham Junction. W.e.f 15-08-2018, It has been extended up to Bhuj based on demand of passenger.

Palanpur–Bhuj Intercity Express
Overview
Service typeExpress
Current operator(s)Western Railway zone
Route
TerminiPalanpur Junction (PNU)
Bhuj (BHUJ)
Stops20
Distance travelled359 km (223 mi)
Average journey time7h 50m
Service frequencyDaily
Train number(s)19151/19152
On-board services
Class(es)General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsNo
Catering facilitiesNo
Observation facilitiesICF coach
Entertainment facilitiesNo
Baggage facilitiesNo
Other facilitiesBelow the seats
Technical
Rolling stock2
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed46 km/h (29 mph), including halts

Service

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  • 19151/Palanpur–Bhuj Intercity Express has an average speed of 46 km/h and covers 359 km in 7h 50m.
  • 19152/Bhuj–Palanpur Intercity Express has an average speed of 45 km/h and covers 359 km in 8h.

Route

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19151/52 Palanpur–Bhuj DAMU INTERCITY ELOTRONIC y Express route is via Bhildi Junction, Radhanpur, Samakhiali Junction, Gandhidham Junction.

Coach composition

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The train has standard ICF rakes with max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 12 coaches:

  • 10 General Unreserved
  • 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake

Traction

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Both trains are hauled by a Vatva Loco Shed/Ratlam Loco Shed diesel WDM-3A locomotive from Palanpur to Bhuj and vice versa.

Rake sharing

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The train shares its rake with 59425/59426 Gandhidham–Palanpur Passenger.

See also

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References

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