Okha–Varanasi Superfast Express

Okha–Varanasi Superfast Express

Overview
Service type	Superfast
First service	29 March 2012; 12 years ago (2012-03-29)
Current operator(s)	Western Railways
Route
Termini	Okha (OKHA) Varanasi Junction (BSB)
Stops	21
Distance travelled	2,042 km (1,269 mi)
Average journey time	34 hours 30 mins
Service frequency	Weekly
Train number(s)	22969 / 22970
On-board services
Class(es)	AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangements	Yes
Sleeping arrangements	Yes
Catering facilities	On-board catering E-catering
Observation facilities	Rake sharing with 20952/20951Okha–Jaipur Weekly Express
Baggage facilities	No
Other facilities	Below the seats
Technical
Rolling stock	LHB coach
Track gauge	1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed	55 km/h (34 mph) average including halts

The 22969 / 22970 Okha–Varanasi Superfast Express is a superfast train belonging to Western Railway zone that runs between Okha and Varanasi Junction in India. It is currently being operated with 22969/22970 train numbers on a weekly basis.[1][2][3]

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

22969/Okha–Varanasi Superfast Express has an average speed of 55 km/h and covers 2042 km in 35 hrs 55 mins.

22970/Varanasi–Okha Superfast Express has an average speed of 58 km/h and covers 2042 km in 33 hrs 50 mins.

Route and halts

The important halts of the train are :

• Okha
• Dwarka
• Jamnagar
• Rajkot Junction
• Ahmedabad Junction
• Vadodara Junction
• Ratlam Junction
• Nagda Junction
• Kota Junction
• Sawai Madhopur Junction
• Gangapur City
• Agra Fort
• Tundla Junction
• Kanpur Central
• Prayagraj Junction
• Varanasi Junction

Schedule

Train number	Station code	Departure station	Departure time	Departure day	Arrival station	Arrival time	Arrival day
22969	OKHA	Okha	14:05 PM	Thursday	Varanasi Junction	02:00 AM	Saturday
22970	BSB	Varanasi Junction	21:55 PM	Saturday	Okha	07:45 AM	Monday

Rake sharing

The train shares its rake with 20951/20952 Okha–Jaipur Weekly Express.

Direction reversal

Train reverses its direction 1 times at:

• Vadodara Junction

Traction

Both trains are hauled by an Electric Loco Shed, Vadodara-based WAP-5 WAP-7 locomotive.

See also

• Okha railway station
• Varanasi Junction railway station
• Sabarmati Express

References

1. Various Important Features in the new West Zone
2. Railway timetable implemented after midnight
3. Mahamana will be 20 minutes late and Varuna will go five minutes earlier.

External links

• 22969/Okha–Varanasi Superfast Express India Rail Info
• 22970/Varanasi–Okha Superfast Express India Rail Info