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Okha Railway Station
Okha railway station is a railway station in Okha, Gujarat. It belongs to Rajkot Division of Western Railway in India. Geography The Okha railway station is one of the western broad-gauge railway stations in India. It serves the port of Okha. There are trains to destinations in India like Mumbai, Somnath, Howrah, Nathdwara, Gorakhpur, Puri, Guwahati, Rameswaram, Kochi, Tuticorin, Varanasi, Dehradun and Jaipur . History Jamnagar–Okha metre-gauge line was opened for traffic in the year 1922 by Jamnagar & Dwarka Railway. Later Jamnagar & Dwaraka Railway was merged into Saurashtra Railway in April 1948. Later it was undertaken by Western Railway. Gauge Conversion of Hapa–Okha section was later completed in 1984 by Indian Railways. Major trains Following Express/Superfast trains originate from Okha railway station: * 15635/15636 Dwarka Express * 15045/15046 Gorakhpur–Okha Express * 19567/19568 Okha–Tuticorin Vivek Express * 16337/16338 Ernakulam–Okha Express * 19251/ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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Varanasi Railway Station
Varanasi Junction railway station (station code: BSB), also known as Varanasi Cantt railway station, is the main railway station serving the city of Varanasi. The other key railway stations in Varanasi Metro area are (formerly Manduadih), , Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyay Jn. (Formerly Mughalsarai) and . The junction station is sandwiched between the cantonment region and Chetganj region of the city. The station is partially controlled by the Lucknow Division of the Northern Railway Zone and the Varanasi Division of the North Eastern Railway Zone of the Indian Railways. Varanasi Junction railway station nearly reaches the frequency of 300 trains daily. Almost, 45 trains originate and terminate at the station. Premium trains of Indian Railways also originate from Varanasi Junction, such as Vande Bharat Express and Mahamana Express History The first line to the temple town was opened from Howrah in 1862. The Chief Engineer of East Indian Railway Company, George Turnbull directed and bu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Puri–Okha Dwarka Express
The 20819/20820 Puri–Okha Dwarka Express is a superfast train belonging to Indian Railways that runs between and in India. It is currently operated with 20819/20820 train numbers on a weekly basis. Coach composition The train has standard LHB coaches with maximum speed of 110 km/h. The train consists of 22 coaches : * 1 AC II Tier * 5 AC III Tier * 8 Sleeper coaches * 5 General Unreserved * 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake * 1 Pantry Car Service 18401/Puri–Okha Dwarka Express covers the distance of in 48 hours 30 mins (53 km/h). 18402/Okha–Puri Dwarka Express covers the distance of in 47 hours 35 mins (56 km/h). As the average speed of the train is more than , as per railway rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge. Routes and halts The important halts of the train are: * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Train reverses its direction 3 times at: * * * Schedule Traction It is hauled by a Visakh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Okha–Nathdwara Express
The 19575/19576 Okha - Nathdwara Express is an express train belonging to Western Railway zone that runs between Okha and Nathdwara in India. It is currently being operated with 19575/19576 train numbers on a weekly basis. Service The 19575/Okha - Nathdwara Express has an average speed of 51 km/h and covers 1137 km in 22 hrs 20 mins. The 19576/Nathdwara - Okha Express has an average speed of 49 km/h and covers 1137 km in 23 hrs 10 mins. Schedule Route and halts The important halts of the train are: * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Coach composite The train has standard ICF rakes with max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 17 coaches : * 1 AC II Tier * 2 AC III Tier * 6 Sleeper Coaches * 6 General Unreserved * 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake Traction Both trains are hauled by a Vadodara Loco Shed based WAP-4E electric locomotive from Okha to Nathdwara and vice versa. Rake sharing The train shares its rake with 22939/ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rameswaram–Okha Express
The 16733/16734 Rameswaram–Okha Express is an Express train belonging to Indian Railways – Madurai Division of the Southern Railway zone that runs between and in India. It operates as train number 16733 from Rameswaram to Okha and as train number 16734 in the reverse direction, serving the states of Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Maharashtra and Gujarat. History It is one of the very first train which is operated from Rameswaram immediately after Gauge Conversion of Manamadurai–Rameswaram line from Meter Gauge to Broad Gauge. This train is operated in such a long circuitous route because during its introduction, most of the railway lines in India are under gauge conversion from narrower gauges to broad gauge, so this train is operated using existing railway routes at that time. This train was originally introduced between Madurai and Manamad. Later this train was extended in both sides i.e. From Madurai it was extended until Rameswaram and from Manamad it was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Okha–Shalimar Superfast Express
The 22905 / 22906 Okha–Shalimar Superfast Express is a superfast train in the Western Railway zone running between Okha and Shalimar in India. It is currently operated with 22905/22906 train numbers on weekly basis. Coach composition Each train on the Express has standard ICF rakes and a maximum speed of 110 km/h, and consist of 23 coaches: * 1 AC First Class * 2 AC II Tier * 5 AC III Tier * 9 Sleeper Coaches * 1 Pantry Car * 3 General Unreserved * 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake Service The 22905/Okha–Shalimar Express has average speeds of 58 km/h and covers 2582 km in 42 hrs 40 mins. The 22906/Shalimar–Okha Express has average speeds of 51 km/h and covers 2582 km in 43 hrs 25 mins. Route and halts The important stops are: * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Schedule Traction From Okha both trains are hauled by a Vadodara Loco Shed-based WAP-4E electric locomotive up until Shalimar and vice versa. Rake sharing ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Okha–Varanasi Superfast Express
The 22969 / 22970 Okha–Varanasi Superfast Express is a superfast train belonging to Western Railway zone that runs between and in India. It is currently being operated with 22969/22970 train numbers on a weekly basis. Coach composition The train has standard ICF rakes with max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 23 coaches: * 1 AC II Tier * 5 AC III Tier * 10 Sleeper coaches * 1 Pantry Car * 4 General Unreserved * 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake Service 22969/Okha–Varanasi Superfast Express has an average speed of 55 km/hr and covers 2042 km in 35 hrs 55 mins. 22970/Varanasi–Okha Superfast Express has an average speed of 58 km/hr and covers 2042 km in 33 hrs 50 mins. Route & Halts The important halts of the train are : * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Schedule Rake sharing The train shares its rake with 19573/19574 Okha–Jaipur Weekly Express. Direction reversal Train reverses its direction 1 times at: * Traction B ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Somnath–Okha Express
The 19251/19252 Somnath–Okha Express is an Express train belonging to Western Railway zone that runs between and in India. It is currently being operated with 19251/19252 train numbers on a daily basis. Coach composition The train has standard LHB rakes with a max speed of 130 kmph. But Operating Max 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 *19251/Somnath–Okha Express has an average speed of 45 km/hr and covers 442 km in 9 hrs 25 mins. *19252/Okha–Somnath Express has an average speed of 47 km/hr and covers 442 km in 9 hrs 10 mins. Route and halts The important halts of the train are: * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Schedule Direction reversal Train reverses its direction 1 times at: * Traction Both trains are hauled by a Ratlam Loco Shed-based WDM-3A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ernakulam–Okha Express
The 16337 / 16338 Ernakulam–Okha Express also called as Okha Express is bi-weekly Express train running between the cities of Kochi in Kerala and Okha in Gujarat. It mainly connects the people of Kerala living in Saurashtra region. It mainly runs and serve the people of the states of Goa, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Gujarat and Kerala. The time table of the train is amended during monsoon season and the train reaches late by 2 to 3 hours of the original time but the monsoon time table does not affects its return journey. Few years before during monsoon season the train had its service only till Hapa but after that during monsoon also the train run till Okha. The train first used to run between Cochin and Ahmedabad as Cochin–Ahmedabad Express and then it was extended up to making it Cochin–Rajkot Express. During that time the train used to start from Cochin Harbour Terminus station. At that time the train had a single service in a week. After Ernakulam Junction railway st ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Okha–Tuticorin Vivek Express
The 19567 / 19568 Okha - Tuticorin Vivek Express is an express train belonging to Indian Railways - Western Zone that runs between and in India. It operates as train number 19567 from to and as train number 19568 in the reverse direction serving the states of Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Maharashtra & Gujarat. Coach composition The train has standard LHB rakes with a max speed of 130 kmph. The train consists of 21 coaches : * 1 AC II Tier * 4 AC III Tier * 10 Sleeper Coaches * 4 General Unreserved * 2 EoG (Seating cum Luggage Rake) As is customary with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand. Service The 19567/Tuticorin - Okha Vivek Express has an average speed of 51 km/h and covers 2711 km in 53 hrs 05 mins. The 19568/Okha - Tuticorin Vivek Express has an average speed of 53 km/h and covers 2711 km in 51 hrs 35 mins. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gorakhpur–Okha Express
The 15045 / 15046 Gorakhpur–Okha Express is an express train of the Indian Railways connecting in Uttar Pradesh and in Gujarat. It is currently being operated with 15045/15046 train numbers on a weekly basis. Coach composition The train has standard LHB rakes with max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 22 coaches : * 2 AC II Tier * 6 AC III Tier * 7 Sleeper Coaches * 4 General Unreserved * 2 End-on Generator * 1 Pantry Car Service 15045/ Gorakhpur–Okha Express has an average speed of 49 km/hr and covers 2307 km in 46 hrs 35 mins. 15046/ Okha–Gorakhpur Express has an average speed of 50 km/hr and covers 2307 km in 43 hrs 50 mins. Route & Halts The important halts of the train are : * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Schedule Direction reversal The train reverses its direction once at; * Traction As the route is yet to be fully electrified, it is hauled by an Itarsi-based WAP-7 locomotive f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dwarka Express
The 15635 / 15636 Dwarka Express is an Express train of the Indian Railways connecting in Gujarat and in Assam. It is currently being operated with 15635/15636 train numbers on a weekly basis. Coach composition The train consists of 22 coaches: * 1 AC II Tier * 5 AC III Tier * 11 Sleeper coaches * 2 General Unreserved * 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake * 1 Pantry car Service 15635/Okha–Guwahati Dwarka Express has an average speed of 48 km/hr and covers 3237 km in 66 hrs 50 mins. 15636/Guwahati–Okha Dwarka Express has an average speed of 53 km/hr and covers 3237 km in 61 hrs 00 mins. Route & halts The 15635/36 Dwarka Express runs from * via * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction * * * * * * * * * * * New Jalpaiguri (Siliguri) * * * * * to * and vice versa. Schedule Direction reversal The train reverses its direction at: * Traction As the route is yet to be fully electrified, it is hauled by a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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