Ahmedabad–Somnath Intercity Express

The 19119 / 20 Ahmedabad - Somnath Intercity Express is an Express train belonging to Indian Railways Western Railway zone that runs between Ahmedabad Junction and Somnath in India.^[1][2]

Ahmedabad - Somnath Intercity Express

Overview
Service type	Express
Current operator	Western Railway zone
Route
Termini	Ahmedabad Junction Somnath
Stops	17
Distance travelled	437 km (272 mi)
Average journey time	9 hours 22 mins
Service frequency	daily
Train number	19119 / 19120
On-board services
Class(es)	general unreserved
Seating arrangements	Yes
Sleeping arrangements	Yes
Catering facilities	No
Technical
Rolling stock	Standard Indian Railways Coaches
Track gauge	1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed	46.5 km/h (29 mph)
Route map

It operates as train number 19119 from Ahmedabad Junction to Somnath and as train number 19120 in the reverse direction serving the states of Gujarat.

Coaches

The 19119 / 20 Intercity Express has six general unreserved & two SLR (seating with luggage rake) coaches . It does not carry a pantry car coach.^[3]

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 19119 Ahmedabad Junction - Somnath Intercity Express covers the distance of 437 km (272 mi) in 9 hours 20 mins (47 km/h) and in 9 hours 25 mins as the 19120 Somnath - Ahmedabad Junction Intercity Express (46 km/h).^[4]

As the average speed of the train is lower than 55 km/h (34 mph), as per railway rules, its fare doesn't includes a Superfast surcharge.

Routing

The 19119 / 20 Intercity Express runs from Ahmedabad Junction via Viramgam, Rajkot Junction, Jetalsar to Somnath.

Traction

As the route is fully electrified, a Vatva based WAP-4 electric locomotive pulls the train to its destination.