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Porbandar Railway Station
Porbandar railway station is a terminus station in the coastal city of Porbandar in the Indian state of Gujarat. It belongs to the Bhavnagar Division of Western Railways. It is one of the westernmost broad-gauge railway stations in India. History Porbandar railway station was owned by Porbandar State Railway Porbandar State Railway was a metre gauge in the Porbandar State in Gujarat during the 19th century. History The Porbandar State Railway was owned by the State of Porbandar, which was then ruled by Vikramatji Khimojiraj. Later railways were ... during the Princely rule. Porbandar–JamJodhpur metre-gauge railway line was opened in 1888 by working with Bhavnagar–Gondal–Junagad–Porbandar Railway. Later it was merged into Saurashtra Railway in 1948. Further it is under taken by Western Railway on 5 November 1951. Gauge conversion of Wansajaliya–Jetalsar section completed in 2011 giving connectivity to Somnath. Trains The following trains start from Porbandar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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Saurashtra Express
The 19015/19016 Saurashtra Express is an express train belonging to Indian Railways that runs between and in India. It operates as train number 19015 from Mumbai Central to Porbandar and as train number 19016 in the reverse direction. It is named after Saurashtra region of Gujarat On, 1 January 2018 the train number of Saurashtra Express was changed from 19215 / 19216 to 19015 / 19016. Coaches The 19015/19016 Saurashtra Express presently has 3 AC 3 tier, 7 Sleeper Class, 4 General Unreserved & 2 seating cum luggage rake coaches. It also carries a Railway Mail Service Coach & a Milk Coach. As with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand. Service The 19015 Saurashtra Express covers the distance of 955 kilometres in 20 hours 10 mins (44.42 km/hr) & in 22 hours 10 mins (43.08 km/hr) as 19016 Saurashtra Express. As the average speed of the train is below 55 km/hr, as per Indian Ra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Railway Stations In India Opened In 1888
Rail transport (also known as train transport) is a means of transport that transfers passengers and goods on wheeled vehicles running on rails, which are incorporated in Track (rail transport), tracks. In contrast to road transport, where the vehicles run on a prepared flat surface, rail vehicles (rolling stock) are directionally guided by the tracks on which they run. Tracks usually consist of steel rails, installed on Railroad tie, sleepers (ties) set in track ballast, ballast, on which the rolling stock, usually fitted with metal wheels, moves. Other variations are also possible, such as "slab track", in which the rails are fastened to a concrete foundation resting on a prepared subsurface. Rolling stock in a rail transport system generally encounters lower friction, frictional resistance than rubber-tyred road vehicles, so passenger and freight cars (carriages and wagons) can be coupled into longer trains. The rail transport operations, operation is carried out by a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Railway Stations In Porbandar District
Rail transport (also known as train transport) is a means of transport that transfers passengers and goods on wheeled vehicles running on rails, which are incorporated in tracks. In contrast to road transport, where the vehicles run on a prepared flat surface, rail vehicles (rolling stock) are directionally guided by the tracks on which they run. Tracks usually consist of steel rails, installed on sleepers (ties) set in ballast, on which the rolling stock, usually fitted with metal wheels, moves. Other variations are also possible, such as "slab track", in which the rails are fastened to a concrete foundation resting on a prepared subsurface. Rolling stock in a rail transport system generally encounters lower frictional resistance than rubber-tyred road vehicles, so passenger and freight cars (carriages and wagons) can be coupled into longer trains. The operation is carried out by a railway company, providing transport between train stations or freight customer facil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Secunderabad–Porbandar Weekly Express
The Secunderabad–Porbandar Weekly Express is an Express train belonging to Western Railway zone that runs between and in India. It is currently being operated with 19201/19202 train numbers on a weekly basis. Coach composition The train has standard ICF rakes with a maximum speed of 110 km/h. 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 *The 19201/Secunderabad–Porbandar Weekly Express has an average speed of 54 km/h and covers 1682 km in 31 hrs 05 mins. *The 19202/Porbandar–Secunderabad Weekly Express has an average speed of 54 km/h and covers 1682 km in 31 hrs 30 mins. Route and halts The important halts of the train are: * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Schedule Traction Both trains are hauled by a Vatva Loco Shed-based WDM-3A The Indian locomotive class WDM-3A is a class of d ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Porbandar–Santragachi Kavi Guru Express
The 12949 / 12950 Porbandar–Santragachi Kavi Guru Express is a Superfast Express train of the Kavi Guru series belonging to Indian Railways – Western Railway zone that runs between and in India. It operates as train number 12949 from Porbandar to Santragachi Junction and as train number 12950 in the reverse direction, serving the states of Gujarat, Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Jharkhand and West Bengal. Coaches The 12949 / 12950 Porbandar–Santragachi Junction Kavi Guru Express has 1 AC 2 tier, 5 AC 3 tier, 10 Sleeper class, 1 Pantry Car, 4 General Unreserved and 2 SLR (Seating cum Luggage Rake) coache [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shalimar–Porbandar Superfast Express
The 12905 / 12906 Shalimar–Porbandar Superfast Express is a Superfast train of Indian Railways, running between in West Bengal and in Gujarat. The train is named Aradhana Express by Indian Railway. The train is very much important and popular train in the route and connects eastern India to extreme west part of country. The train is as important as Jnaneshwari Express. It is now run on a biweekly schedule using train numbers 12905 and 12906. Coach composition The train has standard ICF rakes with max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 24 coaches: * 1 AC First Class * 2 AC II Tier * 6 AC III Tier * 9 Sleeper coaches * 1 Pantry car * 3 General Unreserved * 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake Service *The 12905/Porbandar–Shalimar Superfast Express has an average speed of 60 km/h and covers 2544 km in 42 hrs 30 mins. *The 12906/Shalimar–Porbandar Superfast Express has an average speed of 60 km/h and covers 2544 km in 42 hrs 35 mins. Route The impo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Porbandar–Muzaffarpur Express
The Porbandar–Muzaffarpur Express commonly known as Motihari Express is an Express train belonging to Western Railway zone that runs between and in India. It is currently being operated with 19269/19270 train numbers on a bi-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 * 2 Second-class Luggage/Parcel van Service *19269/Porbandar–Muzaffarpur Express has an average speed of 53 km/h and covers 2443 km in 46 hrs 30 mins. *19270/Muzaffarpur–Porbandar Express has an average speed of 53 km/h and covers 2443 km in 46 hrs 30 mins. Route and halts The important halts of the train are: * * * * * (Ahmedabad) * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Schedule Rake sharing The train shares its rake with 12905/12906 Shalimar–Porbandar Superfast Express, 20937/20938 Porba ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Porbandar–Delhi Sarai Rohilla Superfast Express
The Porbandar–Delhi Sarai Rohilla Superfast Express is an Superfast train belonging to Western Railway zone that runs between Porbandar and Delhi Sarai Rohilla in India. It is currently being operated with 20937/20938 train numbers on a bi-weekly basis. Coach composition The train has standard ICF rakes with max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 22 coaches : * 1 First AC Coach * 2 AC II Tier * 6 AC III Tier * 9 Sleeper coaches * 1 Pantry car * 3 General Unreserved * 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake Service 19263/Porbandar–Delhi Sarai Rohilla Superfast Express has an average speed of 58 km/h and covers 1373 km in 23 hrs 55 mins. 19264/Delhi Sarai Rohilla–Porbandar Superfast Express has an average speed of 55 km/h and covers 1373 km in 24 hrs 15 mins. Route and halts The important halts of the train are: * * * * * (Ahmedabad) * * * * * * * * * Schedule Rake sharing The train shares its rake with 12905/12906 Shalimar–Por ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rajkot–Porbandar Express
The 19571/19572 Rajkot–Porbandar Express is an Express train belonging to Western Railway zone that runs between and in India. It is currently being operated with 19571/19572 train numbers on a daily basis. Coach composition The train has standard ICF rakes with max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 10 coaches: * 8 General Unreserved * 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake Service * 19571/Rajkot–Porbandar Express has an average speed of 45 km/h and covers 202 km in 4 hrs 30 mins. * 19572/Porbandar–Rajkot Express has an average speed of 48 km/h and covers 202 km in 4 hrs 10 mins. Route and halts The important halts of the train are: * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Schedule Traction Both trains are hauled by a Ratlam Loco Shed-based WDM-3A diesel locomotive from Rajkot to Porbandar and vice versa. See also * Porbandar railway station * Rajkot Junction railway station Rajkot Junction railway station is a railway station i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kochuveli−Porbandar Superfast Express
The 20909 / 10 Kochuveli-Porbandar Superfast Express is a superfast train belonging to Indian Railways - Western Railway zone that runs between in Thiruvananthapuram and in India. It operates as train number 20909 from to and as train number 20910 in the reverse direction serving the states of Kerala, Karnataka, Goa, Maharashtra and Gujarat. Coaches The 20909 / 10 Kochuveli-Porbandar Superfast Express has 2 AC 2 tier, 6 AC 3 tier, 9 Sleeper Class, 1 Pantry Car, 3 General Unreserved & 2 SLR (Seating cum Luggage Rake) Coaches. 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 20909 - Superfast Express covers the distance of in 44 hours 15 mins (51 km/h) and in 44 hours 20 mins as 20910 - Superfast Express (51 km/h). Route The 20909 / 10 Kochuveli−Porbandar Superfast Express runs from via , , , , , , , to . [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Broad-gauge
A broad-gauge railway is a railway with a track gauge (the distance between the rails) broader than the used by standard-gauge railways. Broad gauge of , commonly known as Russian gauge, is the dominant track gauge in former Soviet Union (CIS states, Baltic states, Georgia and Ukraine), Mongolia and Finland. Broad gauge of , commonly known as Irish Gauge, is the dominant track gauge in Ireland, and the Australian states of Victoria and Adelaide. Broad gauge of , commonly known as Iberian gauge, is the dominant track gauge in Spain and Portugal. Broad gauge of , commonly known as Indian gauge, is the dominant track gauge in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Argentina, Chile, and on BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) in the San Francisco Bay Area. This is the widest gauge in common use anywhere in the world. It is possible for trains on both Iberian gauge and Indian gauge to travel on each other's tracks with no modifications in the vast majority of cases. History In ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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