Ernakulam–Bilaspur Superfast Express

The 22816 / 22815 Ernakulam–Bilaspur Superfast Express is a Superfast Express train that runs between Ernakulam Junction and Bilaspur Junction.[1] The train belongs to the South East Central Railway zone of Indian Railways.

Ernakulam–Bilaspur Superfast Express
Overview
Service typeSuperfast
First service14 November 2011; 12 years ago (2011-11-14)
Current operator(s)South East Central Railway
Route
TerminiErnakulam (ERS)
Bilaspur (BSP)
Stops21
Distance travelled2,143 km (1,332 mi)
Average journey time37 hrs 05 mins
Service frequencyWeekly
Train number(s)22816 / 22815
On-board services
Class(es)AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesOn-board catering,
E-catering
Observation facilitiesLarge windows
Baggage facilitiesNo
Other facilitiesBelow the seats
Technical
Rolling stockLHB coach
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed58 km/h (36 mph) average including halts.
Route map

It operates as train number 22816 from Ernakulam Junction to Bilaspur Junction and as train number 22815 in the reverse direction, serving the states of Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Maharashtra & Chhattisgarh.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "56 New Express Trains Announced". Press Information Bureau. Retrieved 25 February 2011.
  2. ^ "Trains to be regulated". The Hindu. 9 December 2016. Retrieved 8 October 2018.
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