Okha–Howrah Link Express

The 22905 / 22906 Okha–Howrah Superfast Express is a superfast train in the Western Railway zone running between Okha and Howrah Junction in India. It is currently operated with 22905/22906 train numbers on a tri-weekly basis.[1][2]

Okha–Howrah Link Express
Overview
Service typeSuperfast
First service12 November 2009 (2009-11-12)
Current operator(s)Western Railways
Route
StartOkha (OKHA)
Stops28
EndHowrah (HWH)
Distance travelled2,593 km (1,611 mi)
Average journey time44h 55m
Service frequencyTri-weekly [lower-alpha 1]
Train number(s)22905 / 22906
On-board services
Class(es)AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsNo
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesOn-board Catering
Pantry car
Baggage facilitiesNo
Technical
Rolling stockICF coaches
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed58 km/h (36 mph) average including halts

Service

The 22905 Okha–Howrah Link Express has average speeds of 58 km/hr and covers 2593 km in 44h 55m. The 22906 Howrah–Okha Link Express has average speeds of 51 km/hr and covers 2593 km in 26h 15m.

Route & Halts

The line's important stops are:

Coach composite

Each train on the Express has standard ICF rakes and a maximum speed of 110 kmph, and consist of seven coaches:

  • 3 AC III Tier
  • 1 AC II Tier
  • 12 Sleeper Coaches
  • 3 General Unreserved
  • 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake

Traction

Both trains are hauled by a Vatva Loco Shed-based WDM-3A diesel locomotive from Okha to Ahmedabad Junction. From Ahmedabad Junction both trains are hauled by a Vadodara Loco Shed-based WAP-4E electric locomotive up till Howrah and vice versa.

Rake sharing

The train share is attached with 12905/12906 Howrah–Porbandar Express at Ahmedabad.

Timing
  • 22905 - Leaves Okha every Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday at 7:05 Hrs IST and reach Howrah on 3rd Day at 3:35 AM IST
  • 22906 - Leaves Howrah every Tuesday, Friday, Saturday at 22:50 Hrs IST and reach Okha on 3rd Day at 20:00 Hrs

See also

Notes
  1. Runs three days in a week for every direction.

References
  1. Due to public unrest in the Ahmedabad Division, some Western Railway trains have been cancelled, partially cancelled or diverted
  2. Due to Public Agitation in Ahmedabad Division


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