The 22905 / 22906 Okha–Shalimar Superfast Express is a Superfast Express train which belongs to Western Railway zone that runs between Okha of Gujarat and Shalimar of West Bengal in India. It is currently operated with 22905/22906 train numbers on weekly basis.Due to public unrest in the Ahmedabad Division, some Western Railway trains have been cancelled, partially cancelled or divertedDue to Public Agitation in Ahmedabad Division
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
Train number Station code Departure station Departure time Departure day Arrival station Arrival time Arrival day 22905 OKHA Okha 08:40 AM Sunday Shalimar 03:20 AM Tuesday 22906 SHM Shalimar 21:05 PM Tuesday Okha 16:30 PM Thursday
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
The train was used to share its rake with 12905/12906 Howrah–Porbandar Express. Now, it is running independently.
See also Okha railway station Shalimar railway station Howrah–Porbandar Express
References
External links 22905/Okha – Shalimar Express 22906/Shalimar – Okha Express