Okha–Tuticorin Vivek Express Explained

Okha - Tuticorin Vivek Express
Type:Express
Operator:Western Railway
Start: (TN)
Stops:40
End: (OKHA)
Distance:2711km (1,685miles)
Journeytime:52 hours 30 mins
Frequency:Weekly
Class:AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
Seating:Yes
Sleeping:Yes
Catering:E-Catering
On-board Catering
Observation:Large windows
Baggage:Yes
Trainnumber:19567 / 19568
Speed:51km/h average including halts

The 19567 / 19568 Okha - Tuticorin Vivek Express is an express train belonging to Indian Railways - Western Zone that runs between and in India.

It operates as train number 19567 from to and as train number 19568 in the reverse direction serving the states of Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Maharashtra & Gujarat.[1]

Coach composition

The train has standard LHB rakes with a max speed of 130 kmph. The train consists of 21 coaches :

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

Service

The 19567/Tuticorin - Okha Vivek Express has an average speed of 51 km/h and covers 2711 km in 53 hrs 05 mins.

The 19568/Okha - Tuticorin Vivek Express has an average speed of 53 km/h and covers 2711 km in 51 hrs 35 mins.[2]

As the average speed of the train is lower than 55km/h, as per railway rules, its fare doesn't include a Superfast surcharge.

Route

The 19567 / 68 Tuticorin - Okha Vivek Express runs from via,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, to and vice versa.

Schedule

Train Number Station Code Departure Station Departure Time Departure Day Arrival Station Arrival Time Arrival Day
19567 TN 22:35 PM Sun 03:35 AM Wed
19568 OKHA 00:55 AM Fri 03:55 AM Sun

Traction

The entire route is now fully electrified, it is hauled by a Vadodara Loco Shed based WAP-5 or Valsad Loco Shed based WAP-4 electric locomotive from end to end.

Direction reversal

The train is reverses it's direction once at;

External links

Notes and References

  1. http://www.scr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,5,268&dcd=3611&did=1392633073541E04CCC3CF8CC763AB12E0C0272C4A01C.web103
  2. http://www.sr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,4,268&dcd=5002&did=14882821647185BC5812CD8636840C8AF38CE05684359.web107