Rajkot–Rewa Superfast Express

The 22937/22938 Rajkot–Rewa Superfast Express is a Superfast train belonging to Western Railway zone that runs between Rajkot Junction and Rewa Terminal in India. It is currently being operated with 22937/22938 train numbers on a weekly basis.[1][2][3][4]

Rajkot–Rewa Superfast Express
Overview
Service typeSuperfast
First service5 January 2015; 9 years ago (2015-01-05)
Current operator(s)Western Railway zone
Route
TerminiRajkot Junction (RJT)
Rewa Terminal (REWA)
Stops22
Distance travelled1,601 km (995 mi)
Average journey time26 hrs 30 mins
Service frequencyWeekly [a]
Train number(s)22937/22938
On-board services
Class(es)AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesOn-board catering
E-catering
Observation facilitiesLHB coach
Entertainment facilitiesNo
Baggage facilitiesNo
Other facilitiesBelow the seats
Technical
Rolling stock2
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed56 km/h (35 mph), including halts

Coach composition

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The train has standard ICF rakes with a maximum speed of 110 km/h. The train consists of 23 coaches:

  • 1 AC II Tier
  • 5 AC III Tier
  • 11 Sleeper coaches
  • 4 General Unreserved
  • 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake

Service

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The 22937/Rajkot–Rewa Superfast Express has an average speed of 58 km/h and covers 1601 km in 27 hrs 30 mins.

The 22938/Rewa–Rajkot Superfast Express has an average speed of 62 km/h and covers 1601 km in 25 hrs 45 mins.

Route and halts

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The important halts of the train are:

Schedule

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Train number Station code Departure station Departure time Departure day Arrival station Arrival time Arrival day
22937 RJT Rajkot Junction 13:45 PM Sun Rewa 17:15 PM Mon
22938 REWA Rewa 20:55 PM Mon Rajkot Junction 22:40 PM Tue

Traction

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Both trains are hauled by a Vatva Loco Shed-based WDM-3A diesel locomotive from Rajkot to Ahmedabad. From Ahmedabad, trains are hauled by a Vadodara Loco Shed-based WAP-4E electric locomotive uptil Itarsi. From Itarsi trains are hauled by an Itarsi Loco Shed-based WDM-3A diesel locomotive uptil Rewa and vice versa.

Rake sharing

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The train shares its rake with 20913/20914 Rajkot–Delhi Sarai Rohilla Weekly Superfast Express.

See also

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Notes

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  1. ^ Runs one day in a week for every direction.

References

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  1. ^ Cancellation and Diversion of Trains on 9.8.2015 due to derailment on Khandwa-Itarsi Section
  2. ^ Western Railway cancels 22 trains due to Khandwa mishap, heavy rains
  3. ^ Harda twin train derailment: Western and Central Railway cancel 22 and 57 trains respectively
  4. ^ PTI (8 August 2015). "Twin train mishap, heavy rains: Western Railway cancels 22 trains". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 24 January 2019.
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