Hisar–Coimbatore AC Superfast Express explained

Hisar–Coimbatore AC Superfast Express
Type:AC Superfast
Operator:North Western Railway
Start: (HSR)
Stops:36
End: (CBE)
Distance:2783km (1,729miles)
Journeytime:48 hours 40 minutes
Trainnumber:22475 / 22476
Frequency:Weekly
Class:AC first, AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier
Seating:No
Sleeping:Yes
Catering:Available
Observation:Large windows
Baggage:Available
Otherfacilities:Below the seats
Speed:57km/h average including halts

The 22475 / 22476 Hisar–Coimbatore AC Superfast Express[1] (previously Bikaner–Coimbatore AC Superfast Express) is a fully air conditioned, Superfast Express train operated by the Bikaner Division of North Western Railway zone of Indian Railways.

The train connects Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, Goa, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Rajasthan, and Haryana.

Train numbered 22475 starts from at 12:50 hrs on Wednesdays and reaches Coimbatore Junction at 17:10 hrs on Fridays. For the return journey, train numbered 22476 leaves Coimbatore Junction at 12:45 hrs on Saturdays and reaches Hisar Junction at 16:00 hrs on Mondays. This train got its LHB coach from 9 August 2018. This train is operated through Konkan Railway route. It covers distance of 2783 km.

Route & halts

Schedule

Train number Station code Departure station Departure time Departure day Arrival station codeArrival station Arrival time Arrival day
22475 HSR Hisar Junction 12.50 PM Wednesday CBE Coimbatore Junction 02:40 PM Friday
22476 CBE Coimbatore Junction 02:55 PM Saturday HSR Hisar Junction 04:00 PM Monday

Traction

As the route is fully electrified, it is hauled by a Bhagat Ki Kothi Loco Shed based WAP-7 electric locomotive on its entire journey.

Direction reversal

The train reverses its direction once at;

Notes and References

  1. News: Coimbatore–Bikaner Exp extended to Hissar. 2018-08-03. The Hindu. 2018-08-06. 0971-751X.