Rajkot–Coimbatore Express
The 16613 / 16614 Rajkot–Coimbatore Express is an Express train run by Indian Railways between Coimbatore Junction in Tamil Nadu and Rajkot Junction in Gujarat. The train made its inaugural run on 15 August 1998.[1][2]
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| Overview | |||||
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| Service type | Express | ||||
| First service | 15 August 1998 | ||||
| Current operator(s) | Southern Railways | ||||
| Route | |||||
| Start | Rajkot Junction (RJT) | ||||
| Stops | 33 | ||||
| End | Coimbatore Junction (CBE) | ||||
| Distance travelled | 2,223 km (1,381 mi) | ||||
| Average journey time | 44 hours 50 minutes | ||||
| Service frequency | Weekly | ||||
| Train number(s) | 16613 / 16614 | ||||
| On-board services | |||||
| Class(es) | AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved | ||||
| Seating arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Catering facilities | E-catering On-board catering | ||||
| Observation facilities | Rake sharing with 16617/16618 Coimbatore–Rameswaram Express | ||||
| Technical | |||||
| Rolling stock | ICF coaches | ||||
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) | ||||
| Operating speed | 49 km/h (30 mph) average with halts | ||||
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Coach compositionEdit
The train has standard ICF rakes with max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 22 coaches :
- 1 AC II Tier
- 3 AC III Tier
- 14 Sleeper coaches
- 2 General Unreserved
- 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake
ServiceEdit
16613/ Rajkot–Coimbatore Express has an average speed of 49 km/hr and covers 2223 km in 44 hrs 50 mins.
16614/Coimbatore–Rajkot Express has an average speed of 51 km/hr and covers 2223 km in 43 hrs 30 mins.
Route & HaltsEdit
The important halts of the train are:
GalleryEdit
16613 Rajkot–Coimbatore Express – 13th Sleeper class coach
16613 Rajkot–Coimbatore Express – at Vasai Road
16613 Rajkot–Coimbatore Express – AC 3 tier coach
ScheduleEdit
| Train number | Station code | Departure station | Departure time | Departure day | Arrival station | Arrival time | Arrival day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16613 | RJT | Rajkot Junction | 05:25 AM | Sun | Coimbatore Junction | 02:15 AM | Tue |
| 16614 | CBE | Coimbatore Junction | 23:30 PM | Thus | Rajkot Junction | 19:00 PM | Sat |
TractionEdit
Both trains are hauled by a Diesel Loco Shed, Erode-based WDM-3A / WDM-3D locomotive from end to end.
Rake sharingEdit
The train shares its rake with 16617/16618 Coimbatore–Rameswaram Express.
ReferencesEdit
- ↑ "16613/Rajkot–Coimbatore Express". India Rail Info.
- ↑ "16614/Coimbatore–Rajkot Express". India Rail Info.
External linksEdit
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