OKHA BSBS SF EXP 22969 train route

OKHA BSBS SF EXP (22969) runs from Okha to Varanasi. It departs from Okha station (OKHA) at 14:05 from platform 1 and arrives at Banaras station (BSBS) at 02:00 on platform 3. OKHA BSBS SF EXP takes 48 hrs to cover the distance of 2032 km between Okha and Varanasi. It is a superfast train. The average speed of this train is 42.333333333333336 kmph. It has classes First AC (1A), Second AC (2A), Third AC (3A) and Sleeper (SL). This train runs on Thursday. Final chart for OKHA BSBS SF EXP is prepared at Okha usually 3-4 hours before train departure time.

Varanasi, Benaras or Kashi is the spritual capital of India. It grew as an important industrial centre, famous for its muslin and silk fabrics, perfumes, ivory works, and sculpture. Situated on the banks of Ganga, Varanasi has some 20000 temples including Kashi Vishwanath, Sankat Mochan and Durga Mandir. Pilgrims come to the ghats lining the Ganges to wash away sins in the sacred waters or to cremate their loved ones. Buddha gave his first sermon in Kashi. It is the site of Banaras Hindu University (BHU), which is one of the largest residential universities in Asia with over 20,000 students. Varanasi is served by Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS), which is approximately 26 km from the city centre in Babatpur. The Diesel Locomotive Works in Varanasi, India, is a production unit owned by Indian Railways, that manufactures diesel-electric locomotives and its spare parts. Varanasi Junction, commonly known as Varanasi Cantt Railway Station, is the city's largest train station. More than 360,000 passengers and 240 trains pass through each day.