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Howrah–SMVT Bengaluru AC Superfast Express

The 22863 / 64 Howrah–SMVT Bengaluru AC Superfast Express is a Superfast Express express train of the AC Express series belonging to Indian Railways – South Eastern Railway zone that runs between Howrah Junction and Sir M. Visvesvaraya Terminal, Bengaluru in India.[1]

Howrah–SMVT Bengaluru AC Superfast Express
Overview
Service typeAC Express
First service8 January 2016; 8 years ago (2016-01-08)
Current operator(s)South Eastern Railways
Route
TerminiHowrah Junction
SMVT Bengaluru
Stops10
Distance travelled1,954 km (1,214 mi)
Average journey time29 hours
Service frequency1 day a week
Train number(s)22863 / 22864
On-board services
Class(es)AC 2 tier and AC 3 tier
Seating arrangementsNo
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Auto-rack arrangementsNo
Catering facilitiesYes
Observation facilitiesLarge windows
Baggage facilitiesStorage space under berth
Technical
Rolling stockLHB coach
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
ElectrificationYes
Operating speed110 km/h (68 mph) maximum,
60 km/h (37 mph), including halts
Route map

It operates as train number 22863 from Howrah Junction to Yesvantpur Junction and as train number 22864 in the reverse direction, serving the states of West Bengal, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu & Karnataka.

Coaches

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The 22863 / 64 Howrah Junction – Sir M. Visvesvaraya Terminal AC Superfast Express has 10 AC 3 tier, 3 AC 2 Tier, 1 First Class AC Coach & 2 End on Generator coaches. It carries a pantry car .

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 16 17
  EOG B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B6 B7 B8 B9 B10 PC H1 A1 A2 A3 EOG
  • EOG consists of Luggage and Generator coach
  • B consists of AC 3 Tier coach
  • PC consists of Pantry car coach
  • A consists of AC 2 Tier coach
  • H consists of First Class AC coach

Service

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The 22863 Howrah Junction–Yesvantpur Junction AC Superfast Express covers the distance of 1,954 km (1,214 mi) in 29 hours (67.00 km/h) and in 29 hours 05 mins as 22864 Yesvantpur Junction–Howrah Junction AC Superfast Express (67.00 km/h).

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.

Routeing

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The 22863 / 64 Howrah–SMVT Bengaluru AC Superfast Express runs from

Traction

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As the route is electrified, a Santragachi Loco Shed WAP-4 powers the train up to its destination.

Operation

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  • 22863 Howrah Junction–SMVT Bengaluru AC Superfast Express leaves Howrah Junction every Monday & arriving Yesvantpur Junction on next day.[2]
  • 22864 SMVT Bengaluru–Howrah Junction AC Superfast Express leaves Yesvantpur Junction every Wednesday & arriving Howrah Junction on next day.

References

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  1. ^ [1], thehindu.com, 8 January 2016
  2. ^ [2], South Central Railway, 8 January 2016
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