Rajkot–Veraval Express

The 19569/19570 Rajkot–Veraval Express is an Express train belonging to Western Railway zone that runs between Rajkot Junction and Veraval Junction in India. It is currently being operated with 19569/19570 train numbers on a daily basis.[1][2][3]

Rajkot–Veraval Express
Overview
Service typeExpress
First service4 August 2017; 7 years ago (2017-08-04)
Current operator(s)Western Railway
Route
TerminiRajkot Junction (RJT)
Veraval Junction (VRL)
Stops8
Distance travelled185 km (115 mi)
Average journey time4 hours 25 mins
Service frequencyDaily [a]
Train number(s)19569/19570
On-board services
Class(es)AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
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 speed42 km/h (26 mph), including halts
Route map
(Veraval–Rajkot) Express route map

Service

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  • 19569/Rajkot–Veraval Express has an average speed of 42 km/h and covers 185 km in 4 hrs 25 mins.
  • 19570/Veraval–Rajkot Express has an average speed of 52 km/h and covers 185 km in 4 hrs 25 mins.

Route and halts

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The important halts of the train are:

Coach composition

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The train has standard ICF rakes with max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 20 coaches:

  • 1 AC II Tier
  • 2 AC III Tier
  • 6 Sleeper coaches
  • 9 General Unreserved
  • 1 Railway Mail Service
  • 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake

Traction

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Both trains are hauled by a Vadodara Loco Shed-based WAP-4 or WAP-7 electric locomotive from Rajkot to Veraval and vice versa.

Rake sharing

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The train shares its rake with 59423/59424 Rajkot–Somnath Passenger and 59421/59422 Rajkot–Veraval Passenger.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Status & train number of three passenger trains changes to Mail Express trains....W.E.F 4th August, 2017". Western Railway. 3 April 2017. Retrieved 24 January 2019.
  2. ^ STATUS & TRAIN NUMBER OF THREE PASSENGER TRAINS CHANGES TO MAIL EXPRESS TRAINS....W.E.F 4th AUGUST, 2017
  3. ^ EXTRA COACHES ATTACHED IN 23 PAIRS OF TRAINS

Notes

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  1. ^ Runs seven days in a week for every direction.
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