Goodbye Diesel as Verval Superfast will go electric from 8th July

Posted by Rail Bureau on 2024-07-04 12:53:43 |

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Goodbye Diesel as Verval Superfast will go electric from 8th July

Changes in Engine for Train No. 12945/12946 VRL-BSBS-VRL Express

In a significant development, the engine type for Train No. 12945/12946 Veraval (VRL) - Banaras (BSBS) - Veraval (VRL) Express will undergo a change due to the Mechanical Department and concerned zonal railways' inability to provide feasibility for running the train with diesel engines on an end-to-end basis.

New Engine Arrangement:

Train No.: 12945/12946
Route: Veraval (VRL) - Banaras (BSBS) - Veraval (VRL)
Existing Engine: End-to-end diesel
Revised Engine:
- VRL to Ratlam (RTM) and back to VRL: Diesel
- RTM to BSBS and back to RTM: Electric

Effective Dates:

From Veraval (VRL): July 8, 2024
From Banaras (BSBS): July 10, 2024

Schedule Adjustments:

To maintain punctuality due to the engine change activity at Ratlam (RTM), there will be slight changes in the train's timings in both directions.

Train No. 12945 (VRL to BSBS):

Veraval (VRL): No change
Godhra (GDA):
- Existing WTT: 16:58/17:00
- Existing PTT: 16:48/16:50
- Revised WTT: 16:51/16:53
- Revised PTT: 16:41/16:43
Ratlam (RTM):
- Existing WTT: 19:20/19:30
- Existing PTT: 19:10/19:20
- Revised WTT: 19:13/19:33
- Revised PTT: 19:03/19:13
Nadiad (NAD): No change

Train No. 12946 (BSBS to VRL):

Banaras (BSBS): No change
Godhra (GDA):
- Existing WTT: 2:45/2:55
- Existing PTT: 2:35/2:45
- Revised WTT: 2:40/3:00
- Revised PTT: 2:35/2:45
Ratlam (RTM):
- Existing WTT: 2:45/2:55
- Existing PTT: 2:35/2:45
- Revised WTT: 2:40/3:00
- Revised PTT: 2:35/2:45
Nadiad (NAD): No change

Impact on Passengers:

These changes aim to ensure smooth operation and punctuality of the train services despite the engine change at Ratlam. Passengers are advised to take note of the revised timings to avoid any inconvenience.

Conclusion:

The Indian Railways is committed to improving service reliability and operational efficiency. The revised engine arrangement and minor schedule adjustments for Train No. 12945/12946 Veraval (VRL) - Banaras (BSBS) - Veraval (VRL) Express are steps in this direction, aiming to provide better travel experiences for passengers.

Stay updated with the latest changes in train schedules and other railway news. For further information, passengers can visit the official Indian Railways website or contact their nearest railway station.