Tiruchirappalli–Thiruvananthapuram Intercity Express
Tiruchirappalli–Thiruvananthapuram Central Intercity Express is an Express train connecting Tiruchirappalli with Thiruvananthapuram, capital of Kerala, via Dindigul, Madurai, Tirunelveli, Nagercoil between the states of Tamil Nadu and Kerala, India.
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Express |
| Status | Operating |
| Locale | Tiruchirappalli |
| First service | 14 July 2012 (initial run between TPJ and TEN)[1] 15 July 2017 (extended to TVC)[2] |
| Current operator(s) | Southern Railway zone |
| Route | |
| Termini | Tiruchirappalli Junction (TPJ) Thiruvananthapuram Central (TVC) |
| Stops | 11 |
| Distance travelled | 462 km (287 mi) |
| Average journey time | 8 Hours 20 Minutes |
| Service frequency | Daily |
| Train number(s) | 22627/22628 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | CC, 2S, SLR, SLRD and UR/GS |
| Disabled access |  |
| Seating arrangements | Open coach (Reserved) Corridor coach (Unreserved) |
| Sleeping arrangements | No |
| Auto-rack arrangements | No |
| Catering facilities | No |
| Observation facilities | Windows in all carriages |
| Entertainment facilities | No |
| Baggage facilities | Overhead racks Baggage carriage |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | Locomotive: WAP-7/WAP-4 (RPM) Bogie: 1 AC chair car (CC) 7 second seating (2S) ten UR/GS 2 SLR |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Electrification | 25Kva |
| Operating speed | 56 kilometres per hour (35 mph) |
| Track owner(s) | Southern Railway zone |
| Timetable number(s) | 7/7A[3] |
| Rake maintenance | Tiruchirappalli Junction |
| Rake sharing | Guruvayur–Thiruvananthapuram Intercity Express |
General information
editThis train was introduced during the 2012–2013 railway budget as a new daily train between Tiruchirappalli and Tirunelveli in Tamil Nadu, India.[4][5] The train, numbered as 22627/22628, made its inaugural run on 14 July 2012.[6][7] And it made its regular service since 15 July 2012.[1] This train has extended up to Thiruvananthapuram Central since 15 July 2017.[2]
Rakes
editThe train has 18 bogies comprising One A/C Chair Car (CC), Seven Second Seating (2S), 8 Unreserved Coaches (UR/GS), 2 Luggage Rake (SLR), eight general compartments (unreserved).[a]
| Loco | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
SLR | GS | GS | GS | GS | GS | D7 | D6 | D5 | D4 | D3 | D2 | D1 | C1 | GS | GS | GS | SLR |
Enroute
editThis service has had brief stoppages at Manapparai, Dindigul Junction, Madurai Junction, Virudhunagar Junction, Sattur, Kovilpatti, Tirunelveli Junction, Valliyur, Nagercoil Town and Kuzhithurai on both directions[1][8]
See also
editNotes
edit- ^ The coach composition is subject to change.
References
edit- ^ a b c "Tiruchi–Tirunelveli express from today". The Hindu. Tiruchi. 14 July 2012. Retrieved 27 February 2014.
- ^ a b "The Southern Railway has decided to extend the Tiruchi – Tirunelveli Intercity Express to Thiruvananthapuram with effect from July 15". The Hindu. Tiruchirappalli. 14 July 2017.
- ^ "Combined South Zone Timetable – 2015" (PDF). Indian Railways. Southern Railway zone. Retrieved 27 February 2014.
- ^ "List of New Trains Announced in the Railway Budget 2012–13". Government of India. Press Information Bureau. Retrieved 27 February 2014.
- ^ "Railway Budget 2012–13: List of new trains proposed". The Times of India. 14 March 2012. Retrieved 27 February 2014.
- ^ "Trichy-Tirunelveli intercity express flagged off". The Times of India. Madurai. 15 July 2012. Retrieved 27 February 2014.
- ^ "Warm reception accorded to Tiruchi, Tirunelveli Intercity Express". The Hindu. Tirunelveli. 15 July 2012. Retrieved 27 February 2014.
- ^ "Train Time Table for TPJ-TEN-TPJ" (PDF). Indian Railways. Southern Railway zone. pp. 87, 90. Retrieved 27 February 2014.