Hisar–Coimbatore AC Superfast Express
The 22475 / 22476 Hisar–Coimbatore AC Superfast Express[1] (previously Bikaner–Coimbatore AC Superfast Express) is a fully air conditioned, Superfast Express train operated by the Bikaner Division of North Western Railway zone of Indian Railways.
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| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | AC Superfast Express |
| First service |
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| Current operator(s) | North Western Railways |
| Route | |
| Start | Hisar Junction (HSR) |
| Stops | 37 |
| End | Coimbatore Junction (CBE) |
| Distance travelled | 2,786 km (1,731 mi) |
| Average journey time | 50 hours 35 minutes |
| Service frequency | Weekly |
| Train number(s) | 22475 / 22476 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | 1A, 2A, 3A |
| Seating arrangements | No |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | Available |
| Observation facilities | Large windows |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | LHB coaches |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 56 km/h (35 mph) average including halts |
The train connects Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Goa, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Rajasthan, and Haryana.
Train numbered 22475 starts from Hisar Junction at 12:50 hrs on Wednesdays and reaches Coimbatore Junction at 17:10 hrs on Fridays. For the return journey, train numbered 22476 leaves Coimbatore Junction at 12:45 hrs on Saturdays and reaches Hisar Junction at 16:00 hrs on Mondays. This train will got its LHB coaches from 9 August 2018. This train is operated through Konkan Railway route. It covers distance of 2941 km.[citation needed]
Route & haltsEdit
- Hisar Junction
- Sadulpur Junction
- Ratangarh Junction
- Bikaner Junction (rake reversal)
- Nagaur
- Jodhpur Junction
- Marwar Junction
- Abu Road
- Ahmedabad Junction
- Anand
- Vadodara Junction
- Ankleshwar Junction
- Surat
- Vapi
- Vasai Road
- Panvel
- Chiplun
- Ratnagiri
- Madgaon Junction
- Karwar
- Udupi
- Mangalore Junction
- Kannur
- Kozhikode
- Shoranur Junction
- Palakkad Junction
- Coimbatore Junction
ScheduleEdit
| Train number | Station code | Departure station | Departure time | Departure day | Arrival station code | Arrival station | Arrival time | Arrival day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22475 | HSR | Hisar Junction | 12.50 PM | Wednesdayday | CBE | Coimbatore Junction | 05:10 PM | Friday |
| 22476 | CBE | Coimbatore Junction | 12:45 PM | Saturday | HSR | Hisar Junction | 04:00 PM | Monday |
LocomotiveEdit
Both trains are hauled by a Bhagat Ki Kothi Diesel Loco Shed-based WDP-4 / WDP-4B / WDP-4D diesel locomotive on its entire journey.
Direction reversalEdit
The train reverses its direction once at;