Lokmanya Tilak Terminus–Kochuveli Express
The 22113 / 14 Lokmanya Tilak Terminus - Kochuveli Express is a Superfast express train belonging to Indian Railway's Central Railway Zone that runs between Lokmanya Tilak Terminus and Kochuveli in India.
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Superfast |
| First service | 24 January 2014 |
| Current operator(s) | Central Railway zone |
| Route | |
| Start | Lokmanya Tilak Terminus |
| Stops | 24 |
| End | Kochuveli |
| Distance travelled | 1,777 km (1,104 mi) |
| Service frequency | Bi-Weekly |
| Train number(s) | 22113 / 22114 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC 1st class, AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, sleeper class, general unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | No |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | LHB Coaches |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 57.5 km/h (36 mph) |
It operates as train number 22113 from Lokmanya Tilak Terminus to Kochuveli and as train number 22114 in the reverse direction serving the states of Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka & Kerala.
Coaches
The 22113 / 14 Lokmanya Tilak Terminus - Kochuveli Express has 1 AC First class, 1 AC 2-tier, 5 AC 3-tier, 9 sleeper class, 4 general unreserved & two EOG coaches . It does not carry a pantry car coach.[1][2]
As is customary with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand. The train has LHB coaches
Service
The 22113 Lokmanya Tilak Terminus - Kochuveli Express covers the distance of 1,777 km (1,104 mi) in 30 hours 05 mins (50 km/hr) & in 31 hours 25 mins as the 22114 Kochuveli - Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Express (48 km/hr).
As the average speed of the train is above 55 km/h (34 mph), as per railway rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.
Routing
The 22113 / 14 Lokmanya Tilak Terminus - Kochuveli Express runs from Lokmanya Tilak Terminus via Panvel, Ratnagiri, Madgaon Junction, Mangalore Junction, Kasaragod, Kannur, Kozhikode, Tirur, Shoranur Junction, Thrissur Ernakulam Town, Kottayam to Kochuveli.[3]
Traction
As the route is going to electrification, a Pune based WDM-3D diesel locomotive pulls the train to its destination.
References
- Shenoy, Jaideep (19 June 2015). "Southern Railway to augment coaches on several trains to clear extra rush of passengers". The Times of India. Retrieved 13 January 2019.
- , thehindu.com, 10 September 2015
- , livechennai.com, 20 February 2015
External links
- 22113 Lokmanya Tilak Terminus - Kochuveli Express at India Rail Info
- 22114 Lokmanya Tilak Terminus - Kochuveli Express at India Rail Info