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Gandhidham–Palanpur Passenger

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Gandhidham - Palanpur Passenger
Overview
Service typePassenger
First service12 March 2012; 12 years ago (2012-03-12)
Current operator(s)Western Railway
Route
TerminiGandhidham Junction (GIMB)
Palanpur Junction (PNU)
Stops36
Distance travelled301 km (187 mi)
Average journey time7h
Service frequencyDaily
Train number(s)59425/59426
On-board services
Class(es)Unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsNo
Catering facilitiesNo
Entertainment facilitiesNo
Baggage facilitiesNo
Technical
Rolling stock2
Track gauge5 ft 6 in (1,676 mm)
Operating speed43 km/h (27 mph) average with halts

Gandhidham - Palanpur Passenger is a passenger train belonging to Western Railway zone that runs between Gandhidham Junction and Palanpur Junction. It is currently being operated with 59425/59426 train numbers on a daily basis.[1][2][3] Initially, train ran between Palanpur Junction and Bhuj. W.e.f 15-08-2018, It has been extended up to Gandhidham Junction.

Average speed and frequency

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59425/Gandhidham - Palanpur Passenger runs with an average speed of 43 km/h and completes 301 km in 7h. 59426/Palanpur - Gandhidham Passenger runs with an average speed of 42 km/h and completes 301 km in 7h 5m .

Route and halts

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59425/26 Gandhidham - Palanpur Passenger route is via Bhildi Junction, Radhanpur, Samakhiali Junction, Gandhidham Junction.

Coach composite

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The train has standard ICF rakes with max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 12 coaches:

  • 10 General Unreserved
  • 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake

Traction

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Both trains are hauled by a Vatva Loco Shed based WDM 3A diesel locomotive from Palanpur to Gandhidham and vice versa.

Rake Sharing

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The train shares its rake with 19151/19152 Palanpur - Bhuj Intercity Express.

See also

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References

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