Kochuveli–Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Garib Rath Express
Kochuveli Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Garib Rath Express is a Superfast Express express train of the Garib Rath Express category belonging to Indian Railways - Southern Railway zone that runs between Kochuveli and Lokmanya Tilak Terminus in India.
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| Overview | |||||
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| Service type | Garib Rath | ||||
| First service | January 31, 2008 | ||||
| Current operator(s) | Southern Railway zone | ||||
| Route | |||||
| Start | Kochuveli (KCVL) | ||||
| Stops | 23 | ||||
| End | Lokmanya Tilak Terminus (LTT) | ||||
| Distance travelled | 1,812 km (1,126 mi) | ||||
| Average journey time | 27 hours 35 minutes (approx.) | ||||
| Service frequency | Bi-weekly | ||||
| Train number(s) | 12202 / 12201 | ||||
| On-board services | |||||
| Class(es) | AC 3 tier, AC Chair Car | ||||
| Seating arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Catering facilities | No Pantry car | ||||
| Technical | |||||
| Rolling stock | Standard Indian Railways ICF coaches | ||||
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) | ||||
| Operating speed | 66.50 km/h (41 mph) (Average) | ||||
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CoachesEdit
The 12202 / 01 Kochuveli Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Garib Rath Express presently has 11 AC 3 tier & 2 AC Chair Car coaches.
It does not have a Pantry car coach.
As is customary with most train services in India, Coach Composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.
| Loco | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 |
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| GL2 | J2 | G11 | G10 | G9 | G8 | G7 | G6 | G5 | G4 | G3 | G2 | G1 | J1 | GL1 |
- GL Consists of Generator Van
- J Consists of AC Chair Car
- G Consists of AC 3 tier
ServiceEdit
The 12202 / 01 Kochuveli Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Garib Rath Express covers the distance of 1812 kilometres in 27 hours as 12202 Kochuveli Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Garib Rath Express& in 27 hours 30 mins as 12201 Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Kochuveli Garib Rath Express.
During Monsoon, as this train crosses in Konkan Railway route,there is a speed restrictions in this route.It covers the distance of 1812 kilometres in 30 hours 10 mins as 12202 Kochuveli Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Garib Rath Express& in 30 hours 35 mins as 12201 Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Kochuveli Garib Rath Express. However, monsoon time table refers w.e.f 10 June to 31 October .
The speed calculation however does not take into account the inflation of distance (approximately 40%) on the Konkan Railway network.
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.
RouteingEdit
The 12202 / 01 Kochuveli Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Garib Rath Express runs from Kochuveli, Kollam Junction, Kayamkulam Jn, Chengannur, Tiruvalla, Kottayam, Ernakulam Town, Thrissur, Shoranur Junction, Kozhikode, Kannur, Mangalore Junction, Udupi, Bijoor -Byndoor, Ankola, Karwar, Madgaon, Karmali, Sawantwadi Road, Ratngiri, Panvel, Thane to Lokmanya Tilak Terminus.
TractionEdit
As most of the route is yet to be electrified, it is hauled by a Ernakulam (ERS) based WDM 3A from Lokmanya Tilak Terminus to Mangalore Junction and then from Mangalore Junction to Kochuveli , it is hauled by Erode or Arakkonam based WAP-4 for the remainder journey. Once Konkan railway is fully electrified, this train is expected to get an end to end electric locomotive.
See alsoEdit
ReferencesEdit
- "GARIBRATH & YUVA TRAIN LIST". indianrail.gov.in. Archived from the original on 13 December 2015. Retrieved 28 April 2014.
- "EQ in trains to be streamlined soon". newindianexpress.com. Retrieved 28 April 2014.
- "Train derails; cancellations, diversions on Konkan Rly route | Business Standard". business-standard.com. Retrieved 28 April 2014.
External linksEdit
- "Welcome to Indian Railway Passenger reservation Enquiry". indianrail.gov.in. Archived from the original on 8 April 2014. Retrieved 5 April 2014.