Thiruvananthapuram–Hazrat Nizamuddin Express (Via Alappuzha) Explained

Thiruvananthapuram Central–Hazrat Nizamuddin Superfast Express
Type:Express
Operator:Southern Railways
Start: (TVC)
Stops:27
End: (NZM)
Distance:3149km (1,957miles)
Journeytime:48 hours 00 minutes as 22633,
51 hours 05 minutes as 22634
Frequency:Weekly
Class:AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
Seating:Yes
Sleeping:Yes
Catering:On-board catering,
E-catering
Observation:Large windows
Stock:LHB coach
Trainnumber:22633 / 22634
Speed:61km/h average including halts

The 22633 / 22634 Thiruvananthapuram Central–Hazrat Nizamuddin Express is a Express train belonging to Indian RailwaysSouthern Railway zone that runs between and in India.

It operates as train number 22633 from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Hazrat Nizamuddin and as train number 22634 in the reverse direction, serving the states of Kerala, Karnataka, Goa, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana & Delhi.[1]

Coaches

The 22633 / 22634 Thiruvananthapuram Central–Hazrat Nizamuddin Express have 1 AC 2 tier, 6 AC 3 tier, 10 Sleeper class 3 tier, 4 General Unreserved and 2 EOG (Seating cum Luggage Rake) coaches. It does not carry a pantry car.[2]

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

Service

22633/ Thiruvananthapuram Central–Hazrat Nizamuddin Superfast Express covers the distance of 3149km (1,957miles) in 48 hours (110 km/h) and in 51 hours 05 mins as 22634/Hazrat Nizamuddin–Thiruvananthapuram Central Superfast Express (58 km/h).[3]

Routeing

The 22633 / 22634 Thiruvananthapuram Central–Hazrat Nizamuddin Express runs from Thiruvananthapuram Central via,,,,,,,,,,,, to Hazrat Nizamuddin.

Traction

Both trains are hauled by a Ernakulam-based WDP-4D diesel locomotive from Thiruvananthapuram to, after both trains are hauled by a Vadodara-based WAP-7 electric locomotive until Hazrat Nizamuddin and vice versa.

External links

Notes and References

  1. http://www.wr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,4,268&dcd=1882&did=1394001158169BBF82EABA45EB4B08147EDFFB80C8607.web103
  2. http://www.konkanrailway.com/press/details/617
  3. http://www.ndtv.com/india-news/list-of-trains-affected-due-to-gujjar-agitation-in-rajasthan-765150