Bhubaneswar–Tirupati Superfast Express Explained

Bhubaneswar–Tirupati Superfast Express
Type:Superfast
Operator:East Coast Railway zone
Start: (BBS)
Stops:19
End: (TPTY)
Distance:1181km (734miles)
Journey Time:21h 25m
Frequency:Weekly
Class:AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved
Sleeping:Yes
Catering:On-board Catering
E-Catering
Entertainment:No
Baggage:No
Other Facilities:Below the seats
Stock:LHB Coaches
Trainnumber:22879/22880
Speed:55km/h, including halts

The Bhubaneswar–Tirupati Superfast Express is a Superfast train belonging to East Coast Railway zone that runs between Bhubaneswar and Tirupati in India. It is currently being operated with 22879/22880 train numbers on a weekly basis.[1] [2] [3] [4]

Service

The 22879/Bhubaneswar–Tirupati Weekly SF Express has an average speed of 55 km/h and covers 1181 km in 21h 25m. The 22880/Tirupati Bhubaneswar Weekly SF Express has an average speed of 56 km/h and covers 1181 km in 20h 55m.

Route and halts

The important halts of the train are:

Coach composite

The train has Modern LHB rakes with a maximum speed of 110 km/h. The train consists of 22 coaches :

Traction

Both trains are hauled by a Visakhapatnam Loco Shed based WAP-7 electric locomotive from Bhubaneswar to Tirupati and vice versa.

Rake sharing

The train shares its rake with;

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: Now Venkanna devotees want special trains for Brahmotsavams . 9 August 2015 . V Kamalakara . Rao . The Times of India . 31 October 2018 .
  2. http://www.eastcoastrail.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&dcd=1501&id=0,4,268 ECoR AUGMENTS ADDITIONAL AC COACHES IN IMPORTANT TRAINS
  3. http://www.eastcoastrail.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&dcd=1511&id=0,4,268 ECoR TO RUN PREMIUM SUPER FAST SPECIAL TRAINS TOWARDS YESVANTPUR FROM BHUBANESWAR
  4. Web site: Bhubaneswar-Yesvantpur super fast special trains from mid-April . 10 August 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170810150751/http://odishasuntimes.com/2014/04/02/bhubaneswar-yesvantpur-super-fast-special-trains-mid-april/ . 10 August 2017 . dead .