Ernakulam–Patna Superfast Express (via Asansol)
The 22643 / 22644 Ernakulam-Patna Superfast Express (via Asansol) is a Express train belonging to Indian Railways southern zone that runs between Ernakulam Junction and Patna Junction in India.[1]
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Superfast |
| First service | 1 May 1989 |
| Current operator(s) | Southern Railway |
| Route | |
| Termini | Ernakulam Junction (ERS) Patna Junction (PNBE) |
| Stops | 43 |
| Distance travelled | 2,788 km (1,732 mi) |
| Average journey time | 50 hours 40 mins |
| Service frequency | Bi-weekly |
| Train number(s) | 22643 / 22644 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | Available |
| Observation facilities | Large windows |
| Baggage facilities | Available |
| Other facilities | Below the seats |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | LHB coach |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 55 km/h (34 mph) average including halts. |
Varanasi-Tirupati Express was extended (on one day) to/from Cochin with effect from 1-11-1989 [2]
It operates as train number 22643 from Ernakulam Junction to Patna Junction and as train number 22644 in the reverse direction, serving the states of Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, West Bengal, Jharkhand and Bihar.
Rake Sharing
editIt has rake sharing with 12683/4 Ernakulam–Sir M Visvesvaraya Terminal Superfast Express and 16337/8 Ernakulam–Okha Express. It is maintained at Ernakulam (ERMCD) and uses 4 rakes alongside its RSA.
Coach composition
editThe train has standard LHB rakes with a maximum speed of 130 km/h. The train consists of 22 coaches.
- 2 AC II Tier
- 3 AC III Tier
- 12 Sleeper coaches
- 2 General Unreserved
- 1 Seating cum Luggage Rake
- 1 Pantry Car
- 1 Generator Car
References
edit- ^ [1], newindianexpress.com, 18 November 2015
- ^ https://164.100.77.150/bitstream/123456789/261303/1/PQ_152_22121989_U41_p85_p85.pdf
External links
edit- 22643 Ernakulam Patna Express at India Rail Info
- 22644 Patna Ernakulam Express at India Rail Info