Okha–Tuticorin Vivek Express
The 19567 / 68 Tuticorin - Okha Vivek Express is an express train belonging to Indian Railways - Western Zone that runs between Tuticorin and Okha in India.
| Overview | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service type | Express | ||||
| First service | 18 November 2011 | ||||
| Current operator(s) | Western Railway zone | ||||
| Route | |||||
| Start | Tuticorin (TN) | ||||
| Stops | 40 | ||||
| End | Okha (OKHA) | ||||
| Distance travelled | 2,720 km (1,690 mi) | ||||
| Service frequency | Weekly | ||||
| Train number(s) | 19567 / 19568 | ||||
| On-board services | |||||
| Class(es) | AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved | ||||
| Seating arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Catering facilities | E-Catering On-board Catering | ||||
| Technical | |||||
| Rolling stock | Standard Indian Railways Coaches | ||||
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) | ||||
| Operating speed | 51 km/h (32 mph) | ||||
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It operates as train number 19567 from Tuticorin to Okha and as train number 19568 in the reverse direction serving the states of Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Maharashtra & Gujarat.[1]
Coach composite
The train has standard ICF rakes with max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 20 coaches :
- 1 AC II Tier
- 2 AC III Tier
- 9 Sleeper Coaches
- 6 General Unreserved
- 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake
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 19567/Tuticorin - Okha Vivek Express has an average speed of 53 km/hr and covers 2720 km in 51 hrs 35 mins.
The 19568/Okha - Tuticorin Vivek Express has an average speed of 49 km/hr and covers 2720 km in 55 hrs 15 mins.[2]
As the average speed of the train is lower than 55 km/h (34 mph), as per railway rules, its fare doesn't includes a Superfast surcharge.
Route
The 19567 / 68 Tuticorin - Okha Vivek Express runs from Tuticorin via Madurai Junction, Erode Junction, Bangarapet Junction, Guntakal Junction, Pune Junction, Kalyan Junction, Vasai Road, Ahmedabad Junction to Okha and vice versa.
Schedule
| Train Number | Station Code | Departure Station | Departure Time | Departure Day | Arrival Station | Arrival Time | Arrival Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19567 | TN | Tuticorin | 22:00 PM | Sun | Okha | 01:35 AM | Wed |
| 19568 | OKHA | Okha | 23:55 PM | Thu | Tuticorin | 07:10 AM | Sun |
Traction
As the route is going to electrification, a Vatva based WDM-3D diesel locomotive pulls the train to its destination.
