Anandwan Express Explained

Anandwan Express
Type:Superfast
First:[1]
Operator:Central Railway zone
Stops:27
Distance:1104km (686miles)
Journey Time:19 hours 15 mins
Frequency:Weekly
Class:AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, sleeper class, general unreserved
Seating:Yes
Sleeping:Yes
Catering:No
Stock:Standard Indian Railways Coaches
Trainnumber:22127 / 22128
Speed:57km/h

The 22127 / 28 Anandwan Express is a Superfast Express train belonging to Indian Railways Central Zone that runs between and in India.

It operates as train number 22127 from Lokmanya Tilak Terminus to Kazipet Junction and as train number 22128 in the reverse direction, serving the states of Maharashtra and Telangana.[2]

Coaches

The 22127 / 28 Anandwan Express has 1 AC 2-tier, 4 AC 3-tier, 12 sleeper class, 3 general unreserved and two SLR (seating with luggage rake) coaches . It does not carry 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 22127 Lokmanya Tilak Terminus–Kazipet Junction Anandwan Express covers the distance of 1105km (687miles) in 19 hours 15 mins (57 km/h) and in 19 hours 15 mins as the 22128 Kazipet Junction–Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Anandwan Express (57 km/h).

As the average speed of the train is more than 55km/h, as per railway rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.

Schedule

Train number Station code Departure station Departure time Departure day Arrival station Arrival time Arrival day
22127 LTT Lokmanya Tilak Terminus 11:30 AM Monday Kazipet Junction 6:45 AM Tuesday
22128 KZJ Kazipet Junction 6:30 PM Tuesday Lokmanya Tilak Terminus 1:45 PM Wednesday

Rake sharing

11079/11080 – to Lokmanya Tilak Terminus, Lokmanya Express

Routing

The 22127 / 28 Anandwan Express runs from Lokmanya Tilak Terminus via,,,,,,, Ramagundam to Kazipet Junction.[3]

Traction

As the route is electrified, a Bhusaval-based WAP-4 or Ajni-based WAP-7 pulls the train to its destination.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Minister of Railway Shri Suresh Prabhu flagged off Lokmanya Tilak (T)-Kazipet Anandwan Express (Weekly) Through Video-Conferencing . Press Information Bureau. 11 January 2016.
  2. News: Weekly Train from Kazipet to Mumbai . The New Indian Express . 11 January 2016 . 17 January 2019 .
  3. http://pib.nic.in/newsite/erelease.aspx?relid=134370