Lokmanya Tilak Terminus–Kochuveli Express

The 22113 / 14 Lokmanya Tilak Terminus–Kochuveli Express is a Superfast Express train belonging to Indian Railways' Central Railway Zone that runs between Lokmanya Tilak Terminus and Kochuveli in India.

Lokmanya Tilak Terminus–Kochuveli Express
Overview
Service typeSuperfast
First service24 January 2014; 10 years ago (2014-01-24)
Current operator(s)Central Railway zone
Route
TerminiLokmanya Tilak Terminus
Kochuveli
Stops24
Distance travelled1,777 km (1,104 mi)
Average journey time30 hours
Service frequencyBi-Weekly
Train number(s)22113 / 22114
On-board services
Class(es)AC 1st class, AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, sleeper class, general unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesNo
Technical
Rolling stockLHB coach
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed57.5 km/h (36 mph)

It operates as train number 22113 from Lokmanya Tilak Terminus to Kochuveli and as train number 22114 in the reverse direction, serving the states of Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka & Kerala.

Coaches

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The 22113 / 14 Lokmanya Tilak Terminus–Kochuveli Express has 1 AC First class, 1 AC 2-tier, 5 AC 3-tier, 9 sleeper class, 4 general unreserved and two EOG coaches . It does not carry a pantry car.[1][2]

As is customary with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand. The train has LHB coach.

Service

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The 22113 Lokmanya Tilak Terminus–Kochuveli Express covers the distance of 1,777 km (1,104 mi) in 30 hours 05 mins (50 km/h) and in 31 hours 25 mins as the 22114 Kochuveli–Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Express (48 km/h).

As the average speed of the train is above 55 km/h (34 mph), as per railway rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.

Routing

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The 22113 / 14 Lokmanya Tilak Terminus–Kochuveli Express runs from Lokmanya Tilak Terminus via Panvel, Ratnagiri, Madgaon Junction, Mangalore Junction, Kasaragod, Kannur, Kozhikode, Shoranur Junction, Thrissur, Ernakulam Town, Kottayam to Kochuveli.[3]

Traction

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It is hauled by a Lallaguda based WAP-7 electric locomotive from end to end.

References

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  1. ^ Shenoy, Jaideep (19 June 2015). "Southern Railway to augment coaches on several trains to clear extra rush of passengers". The Times of India. Retrieved 13 January 2019.
  2. ^ [1], thehindu.com, 10 September 2015
  3. ^ [2], livechennai.com, 20 February 2015
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