Dharti Aaba AC Superfast Express explained

Dharti Aaba AC Superfast Express
Type:AC Express
States:Jharkhand,Odisha,Andhra Pradesh,Tamilnadu,Kerala
Operator:South Eastern Railway
Start: (HTE)
Stops:28
End: (ERS)
Distance:2245km (1,395miles)
Journeytime:39 hrs 40 mins
Frequency:Weekly.
Class:AC 3 tier Economy
Seating:Yes
Sleeping:Yes
Catering:Available
Observation:Large windows
Baggage:Available
Otherfacilities:Below the seats
Stock:LHB coach
Trainnumber:22837 / 22838
Speed:130km/h maximum,
57km/h average including halts

The 22837 / 22838 Dharti Aaba AC Superfast Express is a Superfast Express train of the AC Express series belonging to Indian RailwaysSouth Eastern Railway zone that runs between and in India.[1]

It operates as train number 22837 from Hatia to Ernakulam Junction and as train number 22838 in the reverse direction, serving the states of Jharkhand, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Kerala.

Coaches

The Train Rake has LHB coach.The Train has 18 Coaches with the following composition:

Service

The 22837 Hatia–Ernakulam Junction Dharti Aaba AC Superfast Express covers the distance of 2254km (1,401miles) in 40 hours 40 mins (55.00 km/h) and in 40 hours 45 mins as 22838 Ernakulam Junction–Hatia Dharti Aaba AC Superfast Express (55.00 km/h).

As the average speed of the train is above 55km/h, as per Indian Railways rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.

Route & halts

Traction

It is hauled by a Tatanagar Loco Shed based WAP-7 electric Locomotive from Hatia to Visakhapatnam and from Visakhapatnam to Ernakulam it is hauled by a Royapuram Loco Shed based WAP-7 electric locomotive on its reminder journey.

Operation

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Notes and References

  1. http://www.patrika.com/news/chaibasa/hatia-ernakulam-express-changed-in-dharti-aaba-express-1470770/