Hisar–Coimbatore AC Superfast Express
The 22475 / 22476 Hisar - Coimbatore AC Superfast Express[1] (previously Bikaner - Coimbatore AC Superfast Express) is a fully air conditioned, super fast express train operated by the Bikaner Division of North Western Railway zone of Indian Railways.
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Service type | AC Superfast Express |
First service |
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Current operator(s) | North Western Railways |
Route | |
Start | Hisar Junction (HSR) |
Stops | 37 |
End | Coimbatore Junction (CBE) |
Distance travelled | 2,786 km (1,731 mi) |
Average journey time | 50 hours 35 minutes |
Service frequency | Weekly |
Train number(s) | 22475 / 22476 |
On-board services | |
Class(es) | 1A, 2A, 3A |
Seating arrangements | No |
Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
Catering facilities | Available |
Observation facilities | Largw windows |
Technical | |
Rolling stock | LHB Coaches |
Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
Operating speed | 56 km/h (35 mph) average including halts |
The train connects Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Goa, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Rajasthan, and Haryana.
Train numbered 22475 starts from Hisar at 01:05 hrs on Thursdays and reaches Coimbatore Junction at 04:40 hrs on Saturdays. For the return journey, train numbered 22476 leaves Coimbatore Junction at 15:20 hrs on Saturdays and reaches Hisar at 22:15 hrs on Mondays. This train will get LHB coaches from 9 August 2018. This train is operated through Konkan Railway route. It covers distance of 2941 km.
Route & Halts
Schedule
Train Number | Station Code | Departure Station | Departure Time | Departure Day | Arrival Station | Arrival Time | Arrival Day |
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22475 | HSR | Hisar Jn | Night 1:05 AM | Thursday | Coimbatore Jn | 04:40 AM | Saturday |
22476 | CBE | Coimbatore Jn | 3:20 PM | Saturday | Hisar Jn | 10:15 PM | Monday |
Locomotive
Both trains are hauled by a Bhagat Ki Kothi Diesel Loco Shed based WDP 4 / WDP 4B / WDP 4D diesel locomotive on its entire journey.
References
- "Coimbatore-Bikaner Exp extended to Hissar". The Hindu. Special Correspondent. 3 August 2018. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 6 August 2018.CS1 maint: others (link)