Palanpur–Bhuj Intercity Express
Palanpur - Bhuj Intercity Express is an express train belonging to Western Railway zone that runs between Palanpur Junction and Bhuj in India. It is currently being operated with 19151/19152 train numbers on daily basis.[1][2][3] Initially, train ran between Palanpur Junction and Gandhidham Junction. W.e.f 15-08-2018, It has been extended up to Bhuj based on demand of passenger.
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Express |
| Current operator(s) | Western Railway zone |
| Route | |
| Start | Palanpur Junction (PNU) |
| Stops | 20 |
| End | Bhuj (BHUJ) |
| Distance travelled | 359 km (223 mi) |
| Service frequency | Daily |
| Train number(s) | 19151/19152 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | General Unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | No |
| Catering facilities | No |
| Observation facilities | ICF Bogie |
| Entertainment facilities | No |
| Baggage facilities | No |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | 2 |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 46 km/h (29 mph), including halts |
Service
19151/Palanpur - Bhuj Intercity Express has averages speed of 46 km/hr and covers 359 km in 7h 50m. 19152/Bhuj - Palanpur Intercity Express has averages speed of 45 km/hr and covers 359 km in 8h.
Route
19151/52 Palanpur - Bhuj Intercity Express route is via Bhildi Junction, Radhanpur, Samakhiali Junction, Gandhidham Junction.
Coach composite
The train has standard ICF rakes with max speed of 110 kmph. The train consist of 12 coaches :
- 10 General Unreserved
- 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake
Traction
Both trains are hauled by a Vatva Loco Shed/Ratlam Loco Shed diesel WDM-3A locomotive from Palanpur to Bhuj and vice versa.
Rake Sharing
The train share its rake with 59425/59426 Gandhidham - Palanpur Passenger.
See also
- Palanpur Junction railway station
- Bhuj railway station
- Gandhidham - Palanpur Passenger
References