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== Coach composition ==
== Coach composition ==
The train has standard [[LHB coach|LHB rakes]] with a maximum speed of 130 km/h. The train consists of 22 coaches.

* 2 AC II Tier
* 2 AC II Tier
* 3 AC III Tier
* 3 AC III Tier

Revision as of 09:31, 6 October 2024

Ernakulam–Patna Superfast Express (via Asansol)
Overview
Service typeSuperfast
First service1 May 1989; 35 years ago (1989-05-01)
Current operator(s)Southern Railway
Route
TerminiErnakulam Junction (ERS)
Patna Junction (PNBE)
Stops43
Distance travelled2,788 km (1,732 mi)
Average journey time50 hours 40 mins
Service frequencyBi-weekly
Train number(s)22643 / 22644
On-board services
Class(es)AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesAvailable
Observation facilitiesLarge windows
Baggage facilitiesAvailable
Other facilitiesBelow the seats
Technical
Rolling stockLHB coach
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed55 km/h (34 mph) average including halts.

The 22643 / 22644 Ernakulam-Patna Superfast Express (via Asansol) is a Express train belonging to Indian Railways southern zone that runs between Ernakulam Junction and Patna Junction in India.[1]

Varanasi-Tirupati Express was extended (on one day) to/from Cochin with effect from 1-11-1989 [2]

It operates as train number 22643 from Ernakulam Junction to Patna Junction and as train number 22644 in the reverse direction, serving the states of Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, West Bengal, Jharkhand and Bihar.

Rake Sharing

It has rake sharing with 12683/4 Ernakulam–Sir M Visvesvaraya Terminal Superfast Express and 16337/8 Ernakulam–Okha Express. It is maintained at Ernakulam (ERMCD) and uses 4 rakes alongside its RSA.

Coach composition

The train has standard LHB rakes with a maximum speed of 130 km/h. The train consists of 22 coaches.

  • 2 AC II Tier
  • 3 AC III Tier
  • 12 Sleeper coaches
  • 2 General Unreserved
  • 1 Seating cum Luggage Rake
  • 1 Pantry Car
  • 1 Generator Car

References

  1. ^ [1], newindianexpress.com, 18 November 2015
  2. ^ https://164.100.77.150/bitstream/123456789/261303/1/PQ_152_22121989_U41_p85_p85.pdf
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