Rajkot–Coimbatore Express

The 16613 / 16614 Rajkot–Coimbatore Express is an Express train run by Indian Railways between Coimbatore Junction in Tamil Nadu and Rajkot Junction in Gujarat. The train made its inaugural run on 15 August 1998.

Rajkot–Coimbatore Express

Overview
Service type	Express
First service	15 August 1998 (1998-08-15)
Current operator(s)	Southern Railway
Route
Termini	Rajkot Junction (RJT) Coimbatore Junction (CBE)
Stops	34
Distance travelled	2,217 km (1,378 mi)
Average journey time	40 hours 45 minutes
Service frequency	Weekly
Train number(s)	16613 / 16614
On-board services
Class(es)	AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangements	Yes
Sleeping arrangements	Yes
Catering facilities	E-catering On-board catering
Observation facilities	Rake sharing with 16617/16618 Coimbatore–Rameswaram Express
Technical
Rolling stock	ICF coach
Track gauge	1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed	55 km/h (34 mph) average with halts
Route map

Coach composition

The train has standard ICF rakes with max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 22 coaches :

• 1 AC II Tier
• 3 AC III Tier
• 13 Sleeper coaches
• 3 General Unreserved
• 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake

Service

The 16613/Rajkot–Coimbatore Express has an average speed of 55 km/h and covers 2217 km in 40 hrs 00 mins.

The 16614/Coimbatore–Rajkot Express has an average speed of 53 km/h and covers 2217 km in 41 hrs 35 mins.

Route and halts

The 16613/14 Rajkot–Coimbatore Express runs from Rajkot Junction via Surendranagar Junction, Ahmedabad Junction, Vadodara Junction, Vasai Road, Kalyan Junction, Pune Junction, Kalaburagi Junction, Wadi Junction, Raichur Junction, Guntakal Junction, Gooty Junction, Dharmavaram Junction, Yelahanka Junction, Krishnarajapuram, Bangarapet Junction, Salem Junction, Erode Junction to Coimbatore Junction and vice versa.

Gallery

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  16613 Rajkot–Coimbatore Express – 13th Sleeper class coach
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  16613 Rajkot–Coimbatore Express – at Vasai Road
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  16613 Rajkot–Coimbatore Express – AC 3 tier coach

Schedule

Train number	Station code	Departure station	Departure time	Departure day	Arrival station	Arrival time	Arrival day
16613	RJT	Rajkot Junction	05:30 AM	Sun	Coimbatore Junction	21:30 PM	Mon
16614	CBE	Coimbatore Junction	00:15 AM	Fri	Rajkot Junction	17:50 PM	Sat

Traction

Both trains are hauled by an Electric Loco Shed, Erode-based WAP-4 locomotive from end to end.

Rake sharing

The train shares its rake with 16617/16618 Coimbatore–Rameswaram Express.

External links

• 16613 Time Table
• 16614 Time Table