| Howrah–SMVT Bengaluru AC Superfast Express | |
| Type: | AC Express |
| Operator: | South Eastern Railways |
| Stops: | 10 |
| End: | SMVT Bengaluru |
| Distance: | 1954km (1,214miles) |
| Journeytime: | 29 hours |
| Frequency: | 1 day a week |
| Class: | AC 2 tier and AC 3 tier |
| Seating: | No |
| Sleeping: | Yes |
| Autorack: | No |
| Catering: | Yes |
| Observation: | Large windows |
| Baggage: | Storage space under berth |
| Stock: | LHB coach |
| Electrification: | Yes |
| Trainnumber: | 22863 / 22864 |
| Speed: | 110km/h maximum, 60km/h, including halts |
The 22863 / 64 Howrah–SMVT Bengaluru AC Superfast Express is a Superfast Express express train of the AC Express series belonging to Indian Railways – South Eastern Railway zone that runs between and Sir M. Visvesvaraya Terminal, Bengaluru in India.[1]
It operates as train number 22863 from Howrah Junction to Yesvantpur Junction and as train number 22864 in the reverse direction, serving the states of West Bengal, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu & Karnataka.
The 22863 / 64 Howrah Junction – Sir M. Visvesvaraya Terminal AC Superfast Express has 10 AC 3 tier, 3 AC 2 Tier, 1 First Class AC Coach & 2 End on Generator coaches. It carries 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.
The 22863 Howrah Junction–Yesvantpur Junction AC Superfast Express covers the distance of 1954km (1,214miles) in 29 hours (67.00 km/h) and in 29 hours 05 mins as 22864 Yesvantpur Junction–Howrah Junction AC Superfast Express (67.00 km/h).
As the average speed of the train is above 55km/h, as per Indian Railways rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.
The 22863 / 64 Howrah–SMVT Bengaluru AC Superfast Express runs from
As the route is electrified, a Santragachi Loco Shed WAP-4 powers the train up to its destination.