Valsad–Puri Superfast Express

The 22909 / 22910 Valsad–Puri Superfast Express is a Superfast Express train belonging to Indian Railways – Western Railway zone that runs between Valsad and Puri in India.[1][2]

Valsad–Puri Superfast Express
Overview
Service typeSuperfast Express
First service12 February 2011 (2011-02-12)
Current operator(s)Western Railways
Route
StartValsad (BL)
Stops23
EndPuri (PURI)
Distance travelled2,069 km (1,286 mi)
Average journey time38 hours 25 minutes
Service frequencyWeekly
Train number(s)22909 / 22910
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 facilitiesLarge windows
Technical
Rolling stockLHB coaches
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed110 km/h (68 mph) maximum,
59 km/h (37 mph) average including halts
Route map

It operates as train number 22909 from Valsad to Puri and as train number 22910 in the reverse direction serving the states of Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Odisha.[3][4]

On 24 January 2019, Second upgraded rake of Western Railway under ‘Project Utkrisht’ with beautiful interiors & many passengers friendly new features was introduced in Valsad–Puri Superfast Express.[5][6]

Coaches

The 22909/22910 Valsad–Puri Superfast Express running with new LHB rake from 28 March 2019 instead of ICF rake which has 2 AC 2 tier, 3 AC 3 tier, 8 Sleeper Class, 6 General Unreserved & 2 EOGs (End On Generation) coaches. It does not carry a pantry car.

As is customary with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.

Route & Halts

The important halts of the train are:

Traction

Both trains are hauled by an Itarsi electric loco shed-based WAP-7 locomotive on its entire journey.

Reversals

The train reverses its direction two times at;

Schedule
Train numberStation codeDeparture stationDeparture timeDeparture dayArrival stationArrival timeArrival day
22909BLValsad20:10 PMThursdayPuri09:30 AMSaturday
22910PURIPuri12:30 AMSundayValsad12:10 PMMonday

Rake sharing

The train shares its rake with 19055/19056 Valsad–Jodhpur Weekly Express.

References
  1. "22909/Valsad - Puri Superfast Express". India Rail Info.
  2. "22910/Puri - Valsad Superfast Express". India Rail Info.
  3. Train traffic further affected till July 3, SECR's six trains cancelled on June 28
  4. Due to repercussion of burnt Route Relay Interlocking centre at Itarsi, the following trains departing from Western Railway are cancelled & diverted
  5. Adding convenience, bringing smiles! Valsad-Puri Express which was run by "Utkrisht Rake" on 24/1/19 for the first time.
  6. वलसाड-पुरी एक्सप्रेस में आज से लगेंगे उत्कृष्ट रैक, 24-01-2019
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