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| end = [[Kochuveli]] ('''KCVL''')
| distance = {{convert|2648|km|abbr=on}}
| distance = {{convert|2648|km|abbr=on}}
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The 22645/22646 '''Ahilyanagari Express''' is a weekly [[Superfast Express trains in India|Superfast]] train of the [[Indian Railways]], running between [[Indore]], the largest city and commercial capital of [[Madhya Pradesh]] and [[Thiruvananthapuram]], the capital city of [[Kerala]].<ref>[http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/Trains-to-skip-Chennai-Central/article14625092.ece  Trains to skip Chennai Central]</ref><ref>[http://www.sr.indianrailways.gov.in/cris//uploads/files/1472447220712-press_note.pdf MMC to AVD/TRT/AJJ/TRL/GMU/SUL timings (13 sep to 18 sep)]</ref><ref>[http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-karnataka/Sleeper-coaches-added-to-trains-from-today/article14585941.ece Sleeper coaches added to trains from today]</ref>
The 22645/22646 '''Ahilyanagari Express''' is a weekly [[Superfast Express trains in India|Superfast]] train of the [[Indian Railways]], running between [[Indore]] in [[Madhya Pradesh]] and [[Kochuveli]] in [[Kerala]].From February 2021, the terminal was changed to [[Kochuveli]] instead of [[Thiruvananthapuram Central]]. It runs between [[Kochuveli]] and [[Indore]] via [[Chennai Central]]<ref>[http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/Trains-to-skip-Chennai-Central/article14625092.ece  Trains to skip Chennai Central]</ref><ref>[http://www.sr.indianrailways.gov.in/cris//uploads/files/1472447220712-press_note.pdf MMC to AVD/TRT/AJJ/TRL/GMU/SUL timings (13 sep to 18 sep)]</ref><ref>[http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-karnataka/Sleeper-coaches-added-to-trains-from-today/article14585941.ece Sleeper coaches added to trains from today]</ref>


The name ''[[Ahilyanagari]]'' signifies the former name of the city of the Devi [[Ahilyabai Holkar]] that is Indore. Previously it was running between [[Cochin Harbour Terminus]] and Indore, later it extended to Thiruvananthapuram.
The name ''[[Ahilyanagari]]'' signifies the former name of the city of the Devi [[Ahilyabai Holkar]] that is Indore. Previously it was running between [[Cochin Harbour Terminus]] and Indore, later it extended to Thiruvananthapuram, at February 2021 it's terminal was changed to [[Kochuveli]] near [[Thiruvananthapuram Central]]


== Service==
== Service==
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* {{rws|Kollam Junction}}
* {{rws|Kollam Junction}}
* {{rws|Thiruvananthapuram Central}}
* {{rws|Kochuveli}}


==Schedule==
==Schedule==
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! Train number !! Station code !! Departure station !! Departure time !! Departure day !! Arrival station !! Arrival time !! Arrival day
! Train number !! Station code !! Departure station !! Departure time !! Departure day !! Arrival station code!! Arrival station !! Arrival time !! Arrival day
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| 22645 || INDB || Indore Junction || 16:50 PM || Mon || Thiruvananthapuram Central || 17:20 PM || Wed
| 22645 || INDB || Indore Junction || 16:50 PM || Mon || KCVL || Kochuveli || 16:20 PM || Wed
|-
|-
| 22646 || TVC || Thiruvananthapuram Central || 06:05 AM || Sat || Indore Junction || 05:15 AM || Mon
| 22646 || KCVL || Kochuveli || 06:35 AM || Sat || INDB || Indore Junction || 05:05 AM || Mon
|}
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== Traction==
== Traction==


Both trains are hauled by an [[Electric Loco Shed, Erode|Erode Electric Loco Shed]]-based [[WAP-4]] electric locomotive from Indore to Thiruvananthapuram and vice versa.
Both trains are hauled by an [[Electric Loco Shed, Erode|Erode Electric Loco Shed]]-based [[WAP-4]] electric locomotive from Indore to Kochuveli and vice versa.


==Coach composition==
==Coach composition==
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The train consists of 20 coaches as follows:
The train consists of 20 coaches as follows:
* 1 AC II Tier
* 1 AC II Tier
* 5 AC III Tier
* 6 AC III Tier
* 1 Pantry car
* 1 Pantry car
* 9 Sleeper class
* 9 Sleeper class

Latest revision as of 17:48, 2 June 2021


Ahilyanagari Express
Ahilya Exp Logo S.jpg
Overview
Service typeSuperfast
LocaleMadhya Pradesh, Maharashtra,Telengana Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Kerala
Current operator(s)Southern Railway Zone
Route
StartIndore Junction (INDB)
Stops49
EndKochuveli (KCVL)
Distance travelled2,648 km (1,645 mi)
Average journey time48 hours 30 minutes
Service frequencyWeekly [lower-alpha 1]
Train number(s)22645/22646
On-board services
Class(es)AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesYes
Entertainment facilitiesNo
Baggage facilitiesBelow the seats
Technical
Rolling stock2
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed55 km/h (34 mph) average with halts
Route map
Ahilyanagari Express (INDB-TVC) Route map.jpg

The 22645/22646 Ahilyanagari Express is a weekly Superfast train of the Indian Railways, running between Indore in Madhya Pradesh and Kochuveli in Kerala.From February 2021, the terminal was changed to Kochuveli instead of Thiruvananthapuram Central. It runs between Kochuveli and Indore via Chennai Central[1][2][3]

The name Ahilyanagari signifies the former name of the city of the Devi Ahilyabai Holkar that is Indore. Previously it was running between Cochin Harbour Terminus and Indore, later it extended to Thiruvananthapuram, at February 2021 it's terminal was changed to Kochuveli near Thiruvananthapuram Central

Service[edit]

The 22645/Ahilyanagari Express has an average speed of 55 km/hr and covers 2648 km in 48 hrs 30 mins.[4]

The 22646/Ahilyanagari Express has an average speed of 56 km/hr and covers 2648 km in 47 hrs 10 mins.[5]

Route and halts[edit]

The important halts of the train are:

Schedule[edit]

Train number Station code Departure station Departure time Departure day Arrival station code Arrival station Arrival time Arrival day
22645 INDB Indore Junction 16:50 PM Mon KCVL Kochuveli 16:20 PM Wed
22646 KCVL Kochuveli 06:35 AM Sat INDB Indore Junction 05:05 AM Mon

Rake sharing[edit]

The train shares its rake with

Direction reversal[edit]

Train reverses its direction 2 times at:

Traction[edit]

Both trains are hauled by an Erode Electric Loco Shed-based WAP-4 electric locomotive from Indore to Kochuveli and vice versa.

Coach composition[edit]

The train consists of 20 coaches as follows:

  • 1 AC II Tier
  • 6 AC III Tier
  • 1 Pantry car
  • 9 Sleeper class
  • 2 General Unreserved
  • 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake
Loco 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
SLR UR S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 S7 PC S8 S9 A1 B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B6 UR SLR

See also[edit]

Notes[edit]

  1. ↑ Runs one day in a week for every direction.

References[edit]

  1. ↑ Trains to skip Chennai Central
  2. ↑ MMC to AVD/TRT/AJJ/TRL/GMU/SUL timings (13 sep to 18 sep)
  3. ↑ Sleeper coaches added to trains from today
  4. ↑ "22645/Ahilyanagari Express". India Rail Info.
  5. ↑ "22646/Ahilyanagari Express". India Rail Info.
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