Ernakulam–Patna Superfast Express (via Asansol)
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Express |
| First service | 1 May 1989 |
| Current operator(s) | Southern Railway |
| Route | |
| Termini | Ernakulam Junction (ERS) Patna Junction (PNBE) |
| Stops | 43 |
| Distance travelled | 2,795 km (1,737 mi) |
| Average journey time | 50 hours 40 mins |
| Service frequency | Bi-weekly |
| Train number(s) | 22643 / 22644 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Auto-rack arrangements | Overhead racks |
| Catering facilities | Available |
| Observation facilities | Large windows |
| Baggage facilities | Available |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | LHB coach |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 55 km/h (34 mph) average including halts. |
The 22643 / 22644 Ernakulam-Patna Express 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.
Coaches
The 22643 / 44 Express has one AC 2-tier, two AC 3-tier, 14 sleeper class, three general unreserved and two SLR (seating with luggage rake) coaches and two high capacity parcel van coaches. It carries a pantry car.
As is customary with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.
Service
The 22643 Ernakulam Junction –Patna Junction express covers the distance of 2,795 km (1,737 mi) in 51 hours 15 mins (56 km/h) and in 51 hours 50 mins as the 22644 Patna Junction–Ernakulam Junction (55 km/h).
As the average speed of the train is slightly above 55 km/h (34 mph), as per railway rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.
Routing
The 22643 / 44 runs from Ernakulam Junction via Palakkad Junction, Coimbatore Junction, Perambur (Chennai), Tiruvottiyur (Chennai),Vijayawada Junction, Visakhapatnam, Bhubaneswar, Asansol Junction, Kiul Junction to Patna Junction.
Traction
As the route is fully electrified, an Erode or Royapuram-based WAP-4 locomotive powers the train up to Visakhapatnam. Later, an Visakhapatnam Loco Shed-based WAP-4 locomotive takes the reversed direction and pulls the train up to Asansol Junction, later a Howrah Junction-based WAP-4 electric locomotive takes one reversal and pulls the train to its destination.
References
- ^ [1], newindianexpress.com, 18 November 2015
- ^ https://164.100.77.150/bitstream/123456789/261303/1/PQ_152_22121989_U41_p85_p85.pdf
External links
- 22643 Ernakulam Patna Express at India Rail Info
- 22644 Patna Ernakulam Express at India Rail Info