Kochuveli−Porbandar Superfast Express
| Overview | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service type | Superfast | ||||
| First service | 25 March 2012 | ||||
| Current operator(s) | Western Railways | ||||
| Route | |||||
| Termini | Kochuveli Porbandar | ||||
| Stops | 28 | ||||
| Distance travelled | 2,411 km (1,498 mi) | ||||
| Average journey time | 44 hrs 15 mins | ||||
| Service frequency | Weekly | ||||
| Train number(s) | 20909 / 20910 | ||||
| On-board services | |||||
| Class(es) | AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved | ||||
| Seating arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Catering facilities | Yes | ||||
| Technical | |||||
| Rolling stock | Standard Indian Railways Coaches | ||||
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) | ||||
| Operating speed | 50.5 km/h (31 mph), including halts | ||||
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The 20909 / 10 Kochuveli-Porbandar Superfast Express[1] is a superfast train belonging to Indian Railways - Western Railway zone that runs between Kochuveli in Thiruvananthapuram and Porbandar in India.
It operates as train number 20909 from Kochuveli to Porbandar and as train number 20910 in the reverse direction serving the states of Kerala, Karnataka, Goa, Maharashtra and Gujarat.[2] Since 31 March 2024, the train runs with LHB coaches
Coaches[edit]
The 20909 / 10 Kochuveli-Porbandar Superfast Express has 2 AC 2 tier, 6 AC 3 tier, 8 Sleeper Class,3 General Unreserved, 1 Pantry Car, 1 Generator Car & 1 SLR (Seating cum Luggage Rake) Coaches , thus making 22 LHB coaches from 28th March 2024. While the train was running with IRS rakes instead of LHB rakes, it had 9 sleeper coaches instead of 8 sleeper coaches and 2 SLR coaches instead of 1 SLR coach.
As is customary with most train services in India, Coach Composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.
Service[edit]
The 20909 Kochuveli - Porbandar Superfast Express covers the distance of 2,411 km (1,498 mi) in 44 hours 15 mins (51 km/h) and in 44 hours 20 mins as 20910 Porbandar - Kochuveli Superfast Express (51 km/h).
Route[edit]
The 20909 / 10 Kochuveli−Porbandar Superfast Express runs from Kochuveli via Ernakulam Junction, Mangalore Junction, Madgaon Junction, Panvel, Vasai Road, Palghar, Ahmedabad Junction, Rajkot Junction to Porbandar.[3]
Schedule[edit]
| Train number | Station code | Departure station | Departure time | Departure day | Arrival station | Arrival time | Arrival day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20909 | KCVL | Kochuveli | 11:15 AM | Sunday | Porbandar | 07:25 AM | Tuesday |
| 20910 | PBR | Porbandar | 18:40 PM | Thursday | Kochuveli | 15:00 PM | Saturday |
Traction[edit]
As Konkan has been fully electrified, a Valsad-based WAP-4 or Vatva-based WAP-4 locomotive powers the train from Kochuveli to Porbandar.
References[edit]
- ^ "56 New Express Trains Announced". Government of India. Press Information Bureau. Retrieved 25 February 2011.
- ^ Pinto, Stanley (14 April 2014). "Goods Train Derail At Ukshi". The Times of India. Retrieved 27 August 2018.
- ^ Special Stoppage At Aluva, the hindu.com, 14 August 2016
External links[edit]
- 20909 Kochuveli Porbandar Superfast Express at India Rail Info
- 20910 Porbandar Kochuveli Superfast Express at India Rail Info