Okha–Jaipur Weekly Express
The 19573 / 19574 Okha - Jaipur Weekly Express is an express train belonging to Western Railway zone that runs between Okha and Jaipur Junction in India. It is currently being operated with 19573/19574 train numbers on a weekly basis.[1][2][3]
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Express |
| First service | 9 July 2012 |
| Current operator(s) | Western Railways |
| Route | |
| Start | Okha (OKHA) |
| Stops | 18 |
| End | Jaipur Junction (JP) |
| Distance travelled | 1,056 km (656 mi) |
| Average journey time | 20 hours 30 mins |
| Service frequency | Weekly |
| Train number(s) | 19573 / 19574 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | E-Catering |
| Observation facilities | Rake sharing with 22969/22970 Okha - Varanasi Superfast Express |
| Baggage facilities | No |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | ICF Coaches |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 53 km/h (33 mph) average including halts |
Service
The 19573/Okha - Jaipur Weekly Express has an average speed of 53 km/hr and covers 1056 km in 20 hrs 00 mins.
The 19574/Jaipur - Okha Weekly Express has an average speed of 50 km/hr and covers 1056 km in 21 hrs 10 mins.
Route & Halts
The important halts of the train are :
Coach composite
The train has standard ICF rakes with max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 22 coaches :
- 1 AC II Tier
- 3 AC III Tier
- 12 Sleeper Coaches
- 4 General Unreserved
- 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake
Schedule
| Train Number | Station Code | Departure Station | Departure Time | Departure Day | Arrival Station | Arrival Time | Arrival Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19573 | OKHA | Okha | 19:20 PM | Monday | Jaipur Junction | 15:20 PM | Tuesday |
| 19574 | JP | Jaipur Junction | 16:40 PM | Tuesday | Okha | 13:50 PM | Wednesday |
Traction
Both trains are hauled by a Vatva Loco Shed based WDM 3A or WDM 3D diesel locomotive from Okha to Jaipur and vice versa.
Rake Sharing
The train shares its rake with 22969/22970 Okha - Varanasi Superfast Express.