Thiruvananthapuram–Hazrat Nizamuddin Express (via Kottayam)

The 22653 /22654 Thiruvananthapuram Central–Hazrat Nizamuddin Superfast Express is a Express train belonging to Indian RailwaysSouthern Railway zone that runs between Thiruvananthapuram Central and Hazrat Nizamuddin in India.

Thiruvananthapuram Central–Hazrat Nizamuddin Superfast Express
Overview
Service typeExpress
First service14 February 2015; 9 years ago (2015-02-14)[1]
Current operator(s)Southern Railways
Route
TerminiThiruvananthapuram Central (TVC)
Hazrat Nizamuddin (NZM)
Stops26
Distance travelled2,857 km (1,775 mi)
Average journey time46 hours and 10 min
Service frequencyWeekly
Train number(s)22653 / 22654
On-board services
Class(es)AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesNo
Observation facilitiesLarge windows
Entertainment facilitiesNo
Baggage facilitiesYes
Other facilitiesNo
Technical
Rolling stockLHB coach
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
ElectrificationYes
Operating speed110–130 km/h (68–81 mph),
Route map

It operates as train number 22653 from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Hazrat Nizamuddin and as train number 22654 in the reverse direction, serving the states of Kerala, Karnataka, Goa, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana & Delhi.[2]

Coaches

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The 22653 / 54 Thiruvananthapuram Central–Hazrat Nizamuddin Superfast Express has two AC 2 tier, six AC 3 tier, eight Sleeper class, four General Unreserved & two EOG (End on generation) coaches. It does not carry a pantry car.

Loco EOG GN GN A1 A2 B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B6 S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 S7 S8 D3 D4 EOG

Service

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22653/ Thiruvananthapuram Central–Hazrat Nizamuddin Superfast Express covers the distance of 3,163 km (1,965 mi) in 46 hours 10 mins (61 km/h) and in 47 hours 45 mins as 22654/Hazrat Nizamuddin–Thiruvananthapuram Central Superfast Express (59 km/h).

Routing

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The 22653 / 54 Thiruvananthapuram Central–Hazrat Nizamuddin Superfast Express runs from Thiruvananthapuram Central via Kollam Junction, Kottayam, Ernakulam Junction, Mangalore Junction, Madgaon Junction, Panvel, Vasai Road, Vadodara Junction, Kota Junction, Mathura Junction to Hazrat Nizamuddin.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Seventy Three New Trains Introduced". Government of India. Press Information Bureau. Retrieved 12 February 2014.
  2. ^ [1], thehindu.com, 13 February 2015
  3. ^ [2], thehindu.com, 17 November 2016
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