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Gwalior–Sabarmati Superfast Express

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Gwalior–Sabarmati Superfast Express
Overview
Service typeSuperfast
First service2 October 2018; 6 years ago (2018-10-02)
Current operator(s)North Central Railways
Route
TerminiGwalior (GWL)
Sabarmati (SBIB)
Stops16
Distance travelled977 km (607 mi)
Average journey time15 hours 40 mins
Service frequencyTri-weekly
Train number(s)22547 / 22548
On-board services
Class(es)AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesE-catering only
Observation facilitiesLarge windows
Baggage facilitiesAvailable
Other facilitiesBelow the seats
Technical
Rolling stockLHB coach
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed130 km/h (81 mph) maximum,
62 km/h (39 mph) average including halts

The 22547/22548 Gwalior–Sabarmati Superfast Express is a Superfast train belonging to North Central Railway zone of Indian Railways that run between Gwalior Junction and Sabarmati Junction in India.[1]

It is currently being operated with 22547/22548 train numbers on tri-weekly basis.[2]

Coach composition

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The train has standard LHB rakes with max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 21 coaches:

  • 1 AC II Tier
  • 3 AC III Tier
  • 9 Sleeper coaches
  • 6 General Unreserved
  • 2 End-on Generator

Service

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  • The 22547/Gwalior–Ahmedabad Superfast Express has an average speed of 56 km/h and covers 983 km in 17 hrs 35 mins.[3]
  • The 22548/Ahmedabad–Gwalior Superfast Express has an average speed of 57 km/h and covers 983 km in 17 hrs 20 mins.[4]

As the average speed of the train is above 55 km/h, as per Indian Railways rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.

Route and halts

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The important halts of the train are:

Schedule

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Train number Station code Departure station Departure time Departure day Arrival station Arrival time Arrival day
22547 GWL Gwalior Junction 20:10 PM Sun,Wed,Sat Sabarmati BG 11:55 AM Sun,Mon,Thu
22548 SBIB Sabarmati BG 16:50 PM Tue,Fri,Sat Gwalior Junction 09:25 AM Sun,Wed,Sat

Rake sharing

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The train shares its rake with 12547/12548 Agra Cantt-Sabarmati Superfast Express.

Traction

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As this route is fully electrified, it is hauled by a Kanpur Loco Shed based WAP-7 electric locomotive on its entire journey.

References

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  1. ^ "Ahmedabad – Agra Fort train to be extended upto Gwalior from October with new name". Desh Gujarat.
  2. ^ "आगरा कैंट-अहमदाबाद एक्सप्रेस का ग्वालियर तक होगा विस्तार, एक सितंबर से बदलेगा स्टेशन". Amarujala.
  3. ^ "22547/Gwalior – Ahmedabad SF Express". India Rail Info.
  4. ^ "22548/Ahmedabad – Gwalior SF Express". India Rail Info.