Kharagpur–Villupuram Superfast Express Explained

Kharagpur–Viluppuram Biweekly Superfast Express
Type:Superfast Express
Operator:Southern Railway zone
Start: (KGP)
Stops:18
End: (VM)
Distance:1779km (1,105miles)
Journey Time:31h 15m
Frequency:Bi-weekly
Class:AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
Seating:No
Sleeping:Yes
Catering:On-board catering
E-catering
Observation:ICF coach
Entertainment:No
Baggage:No
Other Facilities:Below the seats
Stock:2
Trainnumber:22603/22604
Speed:57km/h, including halts

The Kharagpur–Viluppuram Superfast Express is an Superfast Express train belonging to Southern Railway zone that runs between and in India. It is operating with 22603/22604 train numbers on a weekly basis.[1] [2] [3]

Service

The 22603/Kharagpur–Viluppuram Superfast Express has an average speed of 57kph and covers 1779km (1,105miles) in 31h 15m. The 22604/Viluppuram–Kharagpur Superfast Express has an average speed of 56kph and covers 1779km (1,105miles) in 31h 45m.

Route and halts

The important halts of the train are:

Coach composition

The train has standard ICF rakes with a max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 18 coaches:

Traction

Both trains are hauled by an Erode Loco Shed-based WAP-4 electric locomotive from Kharagpur to Viluppuram and vice versa.

Rake sharing

The train shares its rake with 22605/22606 Purulia–Villupuram Superfast Express.

Direction reversal

The train reverses its direction 1 times:

Demands

There are demands to extend this train till Puducherry from Villupuram Junction.

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. http://www.ser.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,4,423&dcd=1765&did=1498817568919688E8E059A52D108052957491E948D8F.web91 SER TRAIN SERVICES DISRUPTED DUE TO RAIL ROKO
  2. News: Change in platform numbers of some trains from tomorrow . 20 October 2016 . The Hindu . 1 July 2018.
  3. http://english.sakshi.com/andhrapradesh/2016/09/23/trains-not-allowed-at-vijayawada-station-till-further-notice Trains Not Allowed At Vijayawada Station Till Further Notice