Lokmanya Tilak Terminus–Kochuveli Express Explained

Lokmanya Tilak Terminus–Kochuveli Express
Type:Superfast
Operator:Central Railway zone
Stops:24
Distance:1777km (1,104miles)
Journey Time:30 hours
Frequency:Bi-Weekly
Class:AC 1st class, AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, sleeper class, general unreserved
Seating:Yes
Sleeping:Yes
Catering:No
Stock:LHB coach
Trainnumber:22113 / 22114
Speed:57.5km/h

The 22113 / 14 Lokmanya Tilak Terminus–Kochuveli Express is a Superfast Express train belonging to Indian Railways' Central Railway Zone that runs between and in India.

It operates as train number 22113 from Lokmanya Tilak Terminus to Kochuveli and as train number 22114 in the reverse direction, serving the states of Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka & Kerala.

Coaches

The 22113 / 14 Lokmanya Tilak Terminus–Kochuveli Express has 1 AC First class, 1 AC 2-tier, 5 AC 3-tier, 9 sleeper class, 4 general unreserved and two EOG coaches . It does not carry a pantry car.[1] [2]

As is customary with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand. The train has LHB coach.

Service

The 22113 Lokmanya Tilak Terminus–Kochuveli Express covers the distance of 1777km (1,104miles) in 30 hours 05 mins (50 km/h) and in 31 hours 25 mins as the 22114 Kochuveli–Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Express (48 km/h).

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

Routing

The 22113 / 14 Lokmanya Tilak Terminus–Kochuveli Express runs from Lokmanya Tilak Terminus via,,,,,,,,,,to Kochuveli.[3]

Traction

It is hauled by a Lallaguda based WAP-7 electric locomotive from end to end.

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: Southern Railway to augment coaches on several trains to clear extra rush of passengers . The Times of India . 19 June 2015 . Jaideep . Shenoy . 13 January 2019.
  2. http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/special-stop-for-trains-at-aluva/article7635454.ece
  3. http://www.livechennai.com/detailnews.asp?newsid=17252