Thiruvananthpuram Korba Express

Thiruvananthapuram Central - Korba Express
Overview
Service type Superfast
Current operator(s) Southern Railways
Route
Start Thiruvananthapuram Central
Stops 53
End Korba
Distance travelled 2,513 km (1,562 mi)
Service frequency Bi Weekly
Train number(s) 22648 / 22647
On-board services
Class(es) AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, sleeper class, general unreserved
Seating arrangements Yes
Sleeping arrangements Yes
Catering facilities Yes
Technical
Rolling stock Standard Indian Railways Coaches
Track gauge 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed 55 km/h (34 mph)
Route map

The 22648 / 47 Thiruvananthapuram Central - Korba Express is a Superfast express train belonging to Indian Railways Southern zone that runs between Thiruvananthapuram Central and Korba in India.[1]

It operates as train number 22648 from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Korba and as train number 22647 in the reverse direction serving the states of Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Maharashtra & Chhattisgarh.

Coaches

The 22648 / 47 Thiruvananthapuram Korba Express has one AC 2-tier, two AC 3-tier, 12 sleeper class, four general unreserved & two SLR (seating with luggage rake) coaches and two high capacity parcel van coaches. It does not carry a pantry car coach.

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 22648 Thiruvananthapuram Central - Korba express covers the distance of 2,513 km (1,562 mi) in 45 hours 20 mins (51 km/hr) & in 45 hours 35 mins as the 22647 Korba - Thiruvananthapuram Central (55 km/hr).

As the average speed of the train is equal to 55 km/h (34 mph), as per railway rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.

Routing

The 22648 / 47 runs from Thiruvananthapuram Central via Ernakulam Junction, Shoranur Junction, Coimbatore Junction, Chennai Central, Vijayawada Junction, Balharshah Junction, Nagpur Junction, Raipur Junction, Bilaspur Junction to Korba.

Traction

As the route is fully electrified, an Erode Junction or Royapuram based WAP-4 locomotive powers the train up to its entire journey.

References

  1. , indiatimes.com, 6 January 2017
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