Okha–Varanasi Superfast Express
The 22969 / 22970 Okha - Varanasi Superfast Express is a superfast train belonging to Western Railway zone that runs between Okha and Varanasi Junction in India. It is currently being operated with 22969/22970 train numbers on a weekly basis.[1][2][3]
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Superfast |
| First service | 29 March 2012 |
| Current operator(s) | Western Railways |
| Route | |
| Start | Okha (OKHA) |
| Stops | 21 |
| End | Varanasi Junction (BSB) |
| Distance travelled | 2,042 km (1,269 mi) |
| Average journey time | 37 hours 00 mins |
| Service frequency | Weekly |
| Train number(s) | 22969 / 22970 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | On-board Catering E-Catering |
| Observation facilities | Rake sharing with 19573/19574 Okha - Jaipur Weekly Express |
| Baggage facilities | No |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | ICF Coaches |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 55 km/h (34 mph) average including halts |
Service
The 22969/Okha - Varanasi Superfast Express has an average speed of 55 km/hr and covers 2042 km in 37 hrs 05 mins.
The 22970/Varanasi - Okha Superfast Express has an average speed of 58 km/hr and covers 2042 km in 34 hrs 55 mins.
Route & Halts
The important halts of the train are :
Coach composite
The train has standard ICF rakes with max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 22 coaches :
- 1 AC II Tier
- 3 AC III Tier
- 12 Sleeper Coaches
- 4 General Unreserved
- 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake
Schedule
| Train Number | Station Code | Departure Station | Departure Time | Departure Day | Arrival Station | Arrival Time | Arrival Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22969 | OKHA | Okha | 13:45 PM | Thursday | Varanasi Junction | 02:50 AM | Saturday |
| 22970 | BSB | Varanasi Junction | 21:55 PM | Saturday | Okha | 08:50 AM | Monday |
Traction
Both trains are hauled by a Sabarmati based WDP 4D diesel locomotive from Okha to Ahmedabad Junction. From Ahmedabad Junction both trains are hauled by a Vadodara based WAP 4E / WAP 5 electric locomotive to Varanasi and vice versa.
Rake Sharing
The train shares its rake with 19573/19574 Okha - Jaipur Weekly Express.