Chennai–Ahmedabad Humsafar Express
The 22919/22920 MGR Chennai Central - Ahmedabad Junction Humsafar Express is an express operated by Indian Railways connecting MGR Chennai Central in Tamil Nadu and Ahmedabad Junction in Gujarat.
| Chennai - Ahmedabad Humsafar Express | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Overview | |
| Service type | Humsafar Express |
| Locale | Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Maharashtra & Gujarat |
| First service | 10 May 2017 |
| Current operator(s) | Western Railways |
| Route | |
| Termini | MGR Chennai Central (MAS) Ahmedabad Junction (ADI) |
| Stops | 11 |
| Distance travelled | 1,717 km (1,067 mi) |
| Average journey time | 29 hours, 15 min as 22919 Chennai Ahmedabad Humsafar Express, 29 hours, 45 min as 22920 Ahmedabad Chennai Humsafar Express |
| Service frequency | Weekly[lower-alpha 1] |
| Train number(s) | 22919 / 22920 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC 3 tier, Sleeper class |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | Available |
| Observation facilities | Large windows |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | LHB Humsafar |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 59 km/h (37 mph) average, 120 km/h (75 mph) maximum |
It is operated with 22919/22920 train numbers on a weekly basis.[1][2]
Traction
- It is hauled by a Vijaywada WAP 4 on its entire journey.
Coaches
The train use 3-tier AC sleeper trains designed by Indian Railways with LED screen display to show information about stations, train speed etc. It is planned to have announcement system, vending machines for tea, coffee and milk, and bio toilets in compartments as well as CCTV cameras.
In September 2019, sleeper coaches were added to the train.[3]
| Loco | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | EOG | B1 | B2 | B3 | B4 | B5 | B6 | B7 | B8 | B9 | B10 | S6 | S5 | S4 | S3 | S2 | S1 | EOG |
Route and halts
| ADI - MAS - ADI Humsafar Express | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22920 | Stations | 22919 | ||
| Arrival | Departure | Arrival | Departure | |
| -NIL- | 09:40 | Ahmedabad Junction | 21:15 | -NIL- |
| 11:10 | 11:15 | Vadodara Junction | 18:33 | 18:38 |
| 13:07 | 13:12 | Surat | 16:52 | 16:55 |
| 15:15 | 15:17 | Palghar | 14:54 | 14:56 |
| 15:52 | 15:57 | Vasai Road | 14:20 | 14:25 |
| 16:52 | 16:55 | Kalyan Junction | 13:22 | 13:25 |
| 20:10 | 20:15 | Pune Junction | 10:55 | 11:05 |
| 00:15 | 00:20 | Solapur Junction | 06:35 | 06:40 |
| 06:35 | 06:40 | Kalaburagi | 03:57 | 04:00 |
| 04:43 | 04:45 | Raichur | 01:18 | 01:20 |
| 07:00 | 07:10 | Guntakal Junction | 23:25 | 23:30 |
| 12:15 | 12:20 | Renigunta Junction | 18:30 | 18:35 |
| 15:25 | -NIL- | MGR Chennai Central | -NIL- | 16:00 |
See also
Notes
- Runs once in a week for every direction.
References
- "22919/Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central Railway Station - Ahmedabad Junction Humsafar Express". India Rail Info.
- "22920/Ahmedabad Junction - Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central Railway Station Humsafar Express". India Rail Info.
- "Sleeper coaches in Humsafar Express to cost 15% higher". 19 September 2019. Retrieved 20 March 2023.
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