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Somnath–Okha Express

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Somnath–Okha Express
Overview
Service typeExpress
First service12 April 2013; 11 years ago (2013-04-12)
Current operator(s)Western Railway zone
Route
TerminiSomnath (SMNH)
Okha (OKHA)
Stops15
Distance travelled442 km (275 mi)
Average journey time9 hours 15 mins
Service frequencyDaily
Train number(s)19251/19252
On-board services
Class(es)AC 1st Class, AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesNo catering available
Observation facilitiesLHB coach
Entertainment facilitiesNo
Baggage facilitiesNo
Other facilitiesBelow the seats
Technical
Rolling stock2
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed47 km/h (29 mph), including halts
Route map

The 19251/19252 Somnath–Okha Express is an Express train belonging to Western Railway zone that runs between Somnath and Okha in India. It is currently being operated with 19251/19252 train numbers on a daily basis.[1]

Coach composition

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The train has standard LHB rakes with a max speed of 130 km/h. But operating at a maximum speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 21 coaches:

  • 1 AC 1st Class cum AC II Tier
  • 1 AC II Tier
  • 5 AC III Tier
  • 8 Sleeper coaches
  • 4 General Unreserved
  • 2 Seating cum Generator Car

Service

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  • 19251/Somnath–Okha Express has an average speed of 45 km/h and covers 442 km in 9 hrs 25 mins.
  • 19252/Okha–Somnath Express has an average speed of 47 km/h and covers 442 km in 9 hrs 10 mins.

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
19251 SMNH Somnath 22:50 PM Daily Okha 08:15 AM Daily
19252 OKHA Okha 20:15 PM Daily Somnath 05:25 AM Daily

Direction reversal

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Train reverses its direction 1 times at:

Traction

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Both trains are hauled by a Vadodara Loco Shed-based WAP-5 electric locomotive from Somnath to Okha and vice versa.

References

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