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{{Short description|Train in India}}
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{{Infobox rail service
{{Infobox rail service
| name = Dharti Aaba AC Superfast Express
| color              = D24E01
| image=  
| name               = ''Dharti Aaba AC Superfast Express''
| caption =
| logo              = Ministry of Railways India.svg
| type = [[AC Express (Indian Railways)|AC Express]]
| caption           = Hatia Ernakulam Dharti Aaba Ac Superfast Express
| first = {{start date and age|df=yes|2016|10|27}}
| type               = [[AC Express (Indian Railways)|AC Express]]
| last =
| first             = {{start date and age|df=yes|2016|10|27}}
| operator = [[South Eastern Railway zone|South Eastern Railways]]
| last               =
| ridership =
| States            = [[Jharkhand]], [[Odisha]], [[Andhra Pradesh]], [[Tamilnadu]], [[Kerala]]
| start = {{stnlnk|Hatia}}  
| operator           = [[South Eastern Railway zone|South Eastern Railway]]
| stops = 27
| ridership         =  
| end = {{stnlnk|Ernakulam Junction}}
| start             = {{stnlnk|Hatia}} (HTE)
| distance = {{convert|2246|km|0|abbr=on}}  
| stops             = 28
| journeytime = 24 hours
| end               = {{stnlnk|Ernakulam}} (ERS)
| frequency = Once in a week.
| distance           = {{convert|2245|km|0|abbr=on}}
| class = AC 2 tier and AC 3 tier
| journeytime       = 45 hrs 55 mins
| seating = Yes
| frequency         = Weekly.
| sleeping = Yes
| class             = 18 AC 3 tier Economy
| autorack = No
| seating           = Yes
| catering = Yes
| sleeping           = Yes
| observation =
| autorack           =  
| entertainment =
| catering           = Available
| baggage = Storage space under berth
| observation       = Large windows
| other facilities=
| entertainment     = Reading lamps
| stock = Standard [[LHB coaches]]
| baggage           = Available
| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm|al=on|allk=on}}
| otherfacilities    = Below the seats
| electrification = Yes
| stock             = [[LHB coach]]
| trainnumber = 22837 / 22838
| gauge             = {{track gauge|1676mm|al=on|allk=on}}
| speed = {{convert|110|km/h|0|abbr=on}} maximum,<br/>{{convert|55|km/h|0|abbr=on}}, including halts
| electrification   =  
| map =  
| trainnumber       = 22837 / 22838
| map_state =
| speed             = {{convert|130|km/h|0|abbr=on}} maximum, <br/>{{convert|57|km/h|0|abbr=on}} average including halts
| map               = {{Dharti Aaba AC Superfast Express Route}}
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The 22837 / 38 {{stnlnk|Hatia}}–{{stnlnk|Ernakulam Junction}} '''Dharti Aaba AC Superfast Express''' is a [[Superfast Express trains in India|Superfast Express]] train of the [[AC Express (Indian Railways)|AC Express]] series belonging to [[Indian Railways]] – [[South Eastern Railway zone]] that runs between {{stnlnk|Hatia}} and {{stnlnk|Ernakulam Junction}} in India.<ref>[http://www.patrika.com/news/chaibasa/hatia-ernakulam-express-changed-in-dharti-aaba-express-1470770/], ''patrika.com'', 26 Dec 2016</ref>
The 22837 / 22838 '''Dharti Aaba AC Superfast Express''' is a [[Superfast Express trains in India|Superfast Express]] train of the [[AC Express (Indian Railways)|AC Express]] series belonging to [[Indian Railways]] – [[South Eastern Railway zone]] that runs between {{stnlnk|Hatia}} and {{stnlnk|Ernakulam Junction}} in India.<ref>[http://www.patrika.com/news/chaibasa/hatia-ernakulam-express-changed-in-dharti-aaba-express-1470770/], ''patrika.com'', 26 Dec 2016</ref>


It operates as train number 22837 from Hatia to Ernakulam Junction and as train number 22838 in the reverse direction, serving the states of [[Jharkhand]], [[Odisha]], [[Andhra Pradesh]], [[Tamil Nadu]] and [[Kerala]].
It operates as train number 22837 from Hatia to Ernakulam Junction and as train number 22838 in the reverse direction, serving the states of [[Jharkhand]], [[Odisha]], [[Andhra Pradesh]], [[Tamil Nadu]] and [[Kerala]].
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==Coaches==
==Coaches==


The 22837/ 38 Hatia–Ernakulam Junction Dharti Aaba AC Superfast Express has 10 AC 3 tier, 3 AC 2 Tier and 2 End on Generator coaches. It carries a [[pantry car]].
The Train Rake has [[LHB coach]].The Train has 18 Coaches with the following composition:
 
* 17 3E coaches.
As is customary with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.
* 1 Pantry Car
 
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* EOG consists of Luggage and Generator coach
* B consists of AC 3 Tier coach
* PC consists of Pantry car coach
* A consists of AC 2 Tier coach


==Service==
==Service==


The 22837 Hatia–Ernakulam Junction Dharti Aaba AC Superfast Express covers the distance of {{convert|2246|km|0|abbr=on}} in 40 hours 40 mins (55.00&nbsp;km/hr) and in 40 hours 45 mins as 22838 Ernakulam Junction–Hatia Dharti Aaba AC Superfast Express (55.00&nbsp;km/hr).
The 22837 Hatia–Ernakulam Junction Dharti Aaba AC Superfast Express covers the distance of {{convert|2254|km|0|abbr=on}} in 40 hours 40 mins (55.00&nbsp;km/h) and in 40 hours 45 mins as 22838 Ernakulam Junction–Hatia Dharti Aaba AC Superfast Express (55.00&nbsp;km/h).


As the average speed of the train is above {{convert|55|km/h|0|abbr=on}}, as per Indian Railways rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.
As the average speed of the train is above {{convert|55|km/h|0|abbr=on}}, as per Indian Railways rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.


==Routeing==
==Route & halts==


The 22837 / 38 Hatia–Ernakulam Junction Dharti Aaba AC Superfast Express runs from Hatia via {{stnlnk|Rourkela}}, {{stnlnk|Jharsuguda}}, {{stnlnk|Sambalpur Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Balangir}},{{stnlnk|Titlagarh}}, {{stnlnk|Rayagada}}, {{stnlnk|parvathipuram}}, {{stnlnk|Vizianagaram}}, {{stnlnk|Visakhapatnam}}, Eluru, {{stnlnk|Vijayawada Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Renigunta Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Palakkad Junction}} to Ernakulam Junction.<ref>[http://www.scr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,5,268&dcd=7918&did=1477464352296FB930521859AE205372A0814DB6D7D1C.web107], ''South Central Railway'', 2 November 2016</ref>
* '''[[Hatia]]'''
* [[Rourkela]]
* [[Jharsuguda]]
* [[Sambalpur]]
* [[Bargarh]]
* [[Balangir]]
* [[Titlagarh Junction]]
* [[Kesinga]]
* [[Muniguda]]
* [[Rayagada]]
* [[Parvathipuram, Andhra Pradesh|Parvatipuram]]
* [[Bobbili Junction]]
* [[Vizianagaram Junction]]
* [[Visakhapatnam Junction]]
* [[Samalkot]]
* [[Rajahmundry]]
* [[Eluru]]
* [[Vijayawada Junction]]
* [[Ongole]]
* [[Nellore]]
* [[Renigunta]]
* [[Katpadi Junction]]
* [[Salem Junction]]
* [[Erode Junction]]
* [[Coimbatore Junction]]
* [[Palakkad Junction]]
* [[Thrissur]]
* [[Aluva]]
* '''[[Ernakulam Junction]]'''


==Traction==
==Traction==


As the route is fully electrified by 2018 but this train get end to end electric locomotive at late Feb 2019, a Santragachi shed-based [[WAP-4]] or [[Electric Loco Shed, Tatanagar]]-based [[WAP-7]] up to {{stnlnk|Visakhapatnam}}, earlier it was hauled by a [[Electric Loco Shed, Visakhapatnam|Visakhapatnam]]-based [[WDM-3A]] twins diesel locomotive powers the train up to Visakhapatnam and after that an [[Electric Loco Shed, Arakkonam|Arakkonam]]-based [[Indian locomotive class WAP-1|WAP-1]] or [[Electric Loco Shed, Vijayawada|Vijayawada shed]] [[WAP-4]] or [[Electric Loco Shed, Lallaguda|Lallaguda shed]] [[WAP-7]] electric locomotive powers the train up to its destination.
It is hauled by a [[Electric Loco Shed, Tatanagar|Tatanagar Loco Shed]] based [[WAP-7]] electric Locomotive from Hatia to Visakhapatnam and from Visakhapatnam to Ernakulam it is hauled by a [[Electric Loco Shed, Royapuram|Royapuram Loco Shed]] based [[WAP-7]] electric locomotive on its reminder journey.


==Operation==
==Operation==

Latest revision as of 06:58, 5 November 2025


Dharti Aaba AC Superfast Express
Overview
Service typeAC Express
First service27 October 2016; 9 years ago (2016-10-27)
Current operator(s)South Eastern Railway
Route
StartHatia (HTE)
Stops28
EndErnakulam (ERS)
Distance travelled2,245 km (1,395 mi)
Average journey time45 hrs 55 mins
Service frequencyWeekly.
Train number(s)22837 / 22838
On-board services
Class(es)18 AC 3 tier Economy
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesAvailable
Observation facilitiesLarge windows
Entertainment facilitiesReading lamps
Baggage facilitiesAvailable
Other facilitiesBelow the seats
Technical
Rolling stockLHB coach
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed130 km/h (81 mph) maximum,
57 km/h (35 mph) average including halts
Route map
Template:Dharti Aaba AC Superfast Express Route

The 22837 / 22838 Dharti Aaba AC Superfast Express is a Superfast Express train of the AC Express series belonging to Indian Railways – South Eastern Railway zone that runs between Hatia and Ernakulam Junction in India.[1]

It operates as train number 22837 from Hatia to Ernakulam Junction and as train number 22838 in the reverse direction, serving the states of Jharkhand, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Kerala.

Coaches[edit | edit source]

The Train Rake has LHB coach.The Train has 18 Coaches with the following composition:

  • 17 3E coaches.
  • 1 Pantry Car

Service[edit | edit source]

The 22837 Hatia–Ernakulam Junction Dharti Aaba AC Superfast Express covers the distance of 2,254 km (1,401 mi) in 40 hours 40 mins (55.00 km/h) and in 40 hours 45 mins as 22838 Ernakulam Junction–Hatia Dharti Aaba AC Superfast Express (55.00 km/h).

As the average speed of the train is above 55 km/h (34 mph), as per Indian Railways rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.

Route & halts[edit | edit source]

Traction[edit | edit source]

It is hauled by a Tatanagar Loco Shed based WAP-7 electric Locomotive from Hatia to Visakhapatnam and from Visakhapatnam to Ernakulam it is hauled by a Royapuram Loco Shed based WAP-7 electric locomotive on its reminder journey.

Operation[edit | edit source]

  • 22837 Hatia–Ernakulam Junction Dharti Aaba AC Superfast Express leaves Hatia every Monday and arrives Ernakulam Junction on third day.
  • 22838 Ernakulam Junction–Hatia Dharti Aaba AC Superfast Express leaves Ernakulam Junction every Thursday and arrives Hatia on second day.

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ [1], patrika.com, 26 Dec 2016

External links[edit | edit source]

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