Lokshakti Express
Overview
Service typeExpress
LocaleMaharashtra & Gujarat
Current operator(s)Western Railways
Route
TerminiBandra Terminus (BDTS)
Ahmedabad Junction (ADI)
Stops21
Distance travelled481 km (299 mi)
Average journey time7 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 coach
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
ElectrificationYes
Operating speed130 km/h (81 mph) maximum
65.59 km/h (41 mph), including halts
Route map

The 22927 / 22928 Lok Shakti Express is an Express train belonging to Indian Railways that runs between Bandra Terminus and 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 and covers the distance of 481 kilometres in 7 hours 40 mins in both direction (65.58 km/h).

Traction

Dual traction WCAM 1 locomotives would haul the train all the way between Bandra Terminus and 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 locomotive shed.

Routing

The 22927 / 22928 Lok Shakti Express runs from Bandra Terminus via Borivali, Virar, Palghar, Umargam Road, 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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