Lok Shakti Express

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Lokshakti Express
22927 Lok Shakti Express - RSA train board.jpg
Overview
Service typeExpress
LocaleMaharashtra & Gujarat
Current operator(s)Western Railways
Route
StartBandra Terminus (BDTS)
Stops21
EndAhmedabad Junction (ADI)
Distance travelled481 km (299 mi)
Average journey time8 hours 40 minutes
Service frequencyDaily
Train number(s)22927 / 22928
On-board services
Class(es)AC 1st Class, AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesNo Pantry Car but Available
Technical
Rolling stockLHB coaches
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
ElectrificationYes
Operating speed110 km/h (68 mph) maximum
55.50 km/h (34 mph), including halts
Route map
Lokshakti Express and Gujarat Mail (Mumbai - Ahmadabad) Route map.png

The 22927 / 22928 Lok Shakti Express is a Express train belonging to Indian Railways that runs between Bandra Terminus & Ahmedabad in India. It is a daily service.

It operates as train number 22927 from Bandra Terminus to Ahmedabad and as train number 22928 in the reverse direction. The name Lok Shakti means People's Power.

Coaches[]

The Lok Shakti Express has 1 AC 1st Class cum AC 2 tier, 1 AC 2 tier, 4 AC 3 tier, 12 Sleeper class, 3 General Unreserved, 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake coaches. As with most train services in India, Coach Composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.

Service[]

The Lok Shakti Express is a daily train service & covers the distance of 481 kilometres in 8 hours 40 mins in both direction (55.50 km/hr).

Traction[]

Dual traction WCAM 1 locos would haul the train all the way between Bandra Terminus & Ahmedabad.

After Western Railway switched over to AC system in February 2012, it is hauled by a WAP-4E or WAP-5 locomotive from the Vadodara electric loco shed.

Routing[]

The 22927 / 22928 Lok Shakti Express runs from Bandra Terminus via Borivali, Virar, Palghar, Vapi, Surat, Vadodara Junction to Ahmedabad Junction and vice versa.

Rake Sharing[]

The train shares its rake with 19031/19032 Ahmedabad - Haridwar Yoga Express.

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