Madgaon–Ernakulam Superfast Express

Madgaon - Ernakulam Superfast Express is a Superfast train of the Indian Railways connecting Madgaon Junction in Goa and Ernakulam junction of Kerala. It is currently being operated with 10215/10216 train numbers on once a week basis.[1][2][3]

Madgaon - Ernakulam Superfast Express
Overview
Service typeSuperfast Express
First service28 December 2009; 14 years ago (2009-12-28)
Current operator(s)Konkan Railway
Route
TerminiMadgaon Junction (MAO)
Ernakulam Junction (ERS)
Stops9
Distance travelled729 km (453 mi)
Average journey time14 hours 20 minutes
Service frequencyO Weekly
Train number(s)10215/10216
On-board services
Class(es)Second Class sitting, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper 3 Tier, Unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesNo
Entertainment facilitiesNo
Technical
Rolling stock2
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed53 km/h (33 mph)

Service

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The 10215/Madgaon - Ernakulam Weekly SF Express has an average speed of 51 km/h and covers 729 km in 14 hrs 20 mins. 10216/Ernakulam - Madgaon Weekly SF Express has an average speed of 53 km/h and covers 729 km in 13 hrs 20 mins.

Route and halts

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Traction

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Both trains are hauled by a Ratlam Diesel Loco Shed based WDM-3A or WDM-3D diesel locomotive.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Extra coaches on trains". The Hindu. 26 April 2016.
  2. ^ "Monsoon Time Table on Konkan Rly from 10th June 2016"
  3. ^ Jat agitation: Railways cancels trains - Times of India
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