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]
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Superfast |
| First service | 5 January 2015 |
| Current operator(s) | Western Railway zone |
| Route | |
| Start | Rajkot Junction (RJT) |
| Stops | 22 |
| End | Rewa Terminal (REWA) |
| Distance travelled | 1,602 km (995 mi) |
| Average journey time | 28 hours 30 mins |
| Service frequency | Weekly [lower-alpha 1] |
| Train number(s) | 22937/22938 |
| 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 | ICF Coaches |
| Entertainment facilities | No |
| Baggage facilities | No |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | 2 |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 56 km/h (35 mph), including halts |
Service
The 22937/Rajkot - Rewa Superfast Express has an average speed of 56 km/hr and covers 1602 km in 28h 30m.
The 22938/Rewa - Rajkot Superfast Express has an average speed of 57 km/hr and covers 1602 km in 28h 20m.
Route and 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 17 coaches :
- 1 AC II Tier
- 2 AC III Tier
- 6 Sleeper Coaches
- 6 General Unreserved
- 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake
Traction
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
The train shares its rake with 19579/19580 Rajkot - Delhi Sarai Rohilla Weekly Express.
Notes
- Runs one day in a week for every direction.
See also
References
- Cancellation and Diversion of Trains on 9.8.2015 due to derailment on Khandwa-Itarsi Section
- Western Railway cancels 22 trains due to Khandwa mishap, heavy rains
- Harda twin train derailment: Western and Central Railway cancel 22 and 57 trains respectively
- PTI (8 August 2015). "Twin train mishap, heavy rains: Western Railway cancels 22 trains". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 24 January 2019.