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Vapi–Virar Shuttle

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Vapi - Virar Shuttle
Overview
Service typePassenger
Current operator(s)Western Railway zone
Route
TerminiVapi (VAPI)
Virar (VR)
Stops12
Distance travelled113 km (70 mi)
Average journey time2 hrs 20 mins
Service frequencyDaily
Train number(s)59040
On-board services
Class(es)Unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsNo
Catering facilitiesNo
Entertainment facilitiesNo
Technical
Rolling stockStandard Indian Railway coaches
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed48 km/h (30 mph)

The 59040 Vapi - Virar Shuttle is a passenger train of the Indian Railways connecting Vapi in Gujarat and Virar of Maharashtra. It is currently being operated with 59040 train number on a daily basis.[1][2][3]

Service

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The 59040/Vapi - Virar Shuttle has average speed of 48 km/h and covers 113 km in 2 hrs 20 mins.

Route

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The 59040/Vapi - Virar Shuttle runs from Vapi via Umargam Road, Dahanu Road, Palghar and Saphale to Virar.

Coach composite

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The train consists of 18 coaches:

  • 16 General Unreserved(GEN)
  • 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake(SLR)

Traction

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Train is hauled by a Locomotive shed, Vadodara based WAP-5 or Locomotive shed, Valsad based WAG-5P.

Rake sharing

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The train shares its rake with 59037/59038 Virar - Surat Passenger, 59039 Virar - Valsad Shuttle, 59045 Bandra Terminus - Vapi Passenger, 59046 Valsad - Bandra Terminus Passenger.

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References

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  1. ^ "59040/Vapi - Virar Shuttle". India Rail Info.
  2. ^ "The train number 59040 Vapi-Virar shuttle will be cancelled today due to special block on WR: 11-11-2014". Times of India.
  3. ^ "Major block for 10.15 hrs between Vaitarna - Saphale On Bridge No 92 on 24th April, 2016". Western Railway.