Ernakulam–Patna Superfast Express (via Asansol)

The 22643 / 22644 Ernakulam-Patna Superfast Express (via Asansol) is a Express train belonging to Indian Railways southern zone that runs between Ernakulam Junction and Patna Junction in India.

Ernakulam–Patna Superfast Express (via Asansol)

Overview
Service type	Superfast
First service	1 May 1989 (1989-05-01)
Current operator(s)	Southern Railway
Route
Termini	Ernakulam Junction (ERS) Patna Junction (PNBE)
Stops	43
Distance travelled	2,788 km (1,732 mi)
Average journey time	50 hours 40 mins
Service frequency	Bi-weekly
Train number(s)	22643 / 22644
On-board services
Class(es)	AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangements	Yes
Sleeping arrangements	Yes
Catering facilities	Available
Observation facilities	Large windows
Baggage facilities	Available
Other facilities	Below the seats
Technical
Rolling stock	LHB coach
Track gauge	1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed	55 km/h (34 mph) average including halts.

Varanasi-Tirupati Express was extended (on one day) to/from Cochin with effect from 1-11-1989

It operates as train number 22643 from Ernakulam Junction to Patna Junction and as train number 22644 in the reverse direction, serving the states of Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, West Bengal, Jharkhand and Bihar.

Rake Sharing

It has rake sharing with 12683/4 Ernakulam–Sir M Visvesvaraya Terminal Superfast Express and 16337/8 Ernakulam–Okha Express. It is maintained at Ernakulam (ERMCD) and uses 4 rakes alongside its RSA.

Coach composition

The train has standard LHB rakes with a maximum speed of 130 km/h. The train consists of 22 coaches.

• 2 AC II Tier
• 3 AC III Tier
• 12 Sleeper coaches
• 2 General Unreserved
• 1 Seating cum Luggage Rake
• 1 Pantry Car
• 1 Generator Car

External links

• 22643 Ernakulam Patna Express at India Rail Info
• 22644 Patna Ernakulam Express at India Rail Info