Tiruchirappalli–Thiruvananthapuram Central Intercity Express is an Express train connecting Tiruchirappalli with Thiruvananthapuram, capital of Kerala, via Dindigul, Madurai, Tirunelveli, Nagercoil between the states of Tamil Nadu and Kerala, India.
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Express |
| Status | Operating |
| Locale | Tiruchirappalli |
| First service | 14 July 2012 (initial run between TPJ and TEN)[1] 15 July 2017 (extended to TVC)[2] |
| Current operator(s) | Southern Railway zone |
| Route | |
| Termini | Tiruchirappalli Junction (TPJ) Thiruvananthapuram Central (TVC) |
| Stops | 11 |
| Distance travelled | 462 km (287 mi) |
| Average journey time | 8 Hours 20 Minutes |
| Service frequency | Daily |
| Train number(s) | 22627/22628 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | CC, 2S, SLR, SLRD and UR/GS |
| Disabled access |  |
| Seating arrangements | Open coach (Reserved) Corridor coach (Unreserved) |
| Sleeping arrangements | No |
| Auto-rack arrangements | No |
| Catering facilities | No |
| Observation facilities | Windows in all carriages |
| Entertainment facilities | No |
| Baggage facilities | Overhead racks Baggage carriage |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | Locomotive: WAP-7/WAP-4 (RPM) Bogie: 1 AC chair car (CC) 7 second seating (2S) ten UR/GS 2 SLR |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Electrification | 25Kva |
| Operating speed | 56 kilometres per hour (35 mph) |
| Track owner(s) | Southern Railway zone |
| Timetable number(s) | 7/7A[3] |
| Rake maintenance | Tiruchirappalli Junction |
| Rake sharing | Guruvayur–Thiruvananthapuram Intercity Express |
General information edit
This train was introduced during the 2012–2013 railway budget as a new daily train between Tiruchirappalli and Tirunelveli in Tamil Nadu, India.[4][5] The train, numbered as 22627/22628, made its inaugural run on 14 July 2012.[6][7] And it made its regular service since 15 July 2012.[1] This train has extended up to Thiruvananthapuram Central since 15 July 2017.[2]
Rakes edit
The train has 18 bogies comprising One A/C Chair Car (CC), Seven Second Seating (2S), 8 Unreserved Coaches (UR/GS), 2 Luggage Rake (SLR), eight general compartments (unreserved).[a]
| Loco | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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SLR | GS | GS | GS | GS | GS | D7 | D6 | D5 | D4 | D3 | D2 | D1 | C1 | GS | GS | GS | SLR |
Enroute edit
This service has had brief stoppages at Manapparai, Dindigul Junction, Madurai Junction, Virudhunagar Junction, Sattur, Kovilpatti, Tirunelveli Junction, Valliyur, Nagercoil Town and Kuzhithurai on both directions[1][8]
See also edit
Notes edit
- ^ The coach composition is subject to change.
References edit
- ^ a b c "Tiruchi–Tirunelveli express from today". The Hindu. Tiruchi. 14 July 2012. Retrieved 27 February 2014.
- ^ a b "The Southern Railway has decided to extend the Tiruchi – Tirunelveli Intercity Express to Thiruvananthapuram with effect from July 15". The Hindu. Tiruchirappalli. 14 July 2017.
- ^ "Combined South Zone Timetable – 2015" (PDF). Indian Railways. Southern Railway zone. Retrieved 27 February 2014.
- ^ "List of New Trains Announced in the Railway Budget 2012–13". Government of India. Press Information Bureau. Retrieved 27 February 2014.
- ^ "Railway Budget 2012–13: List of new trains proposed". The Times of India. 14 March 2012. Retrieved 27 February 2014.
- ^ "Trichy-Tirunelveli intercity express flagged off". The Times of India. Madurai. 15 July 2012. Retrieved 27 February 2014.
- ^ "Warm reception accorded to Tiruchi, Tirunelveli Intercity Express". The Hindu. Tirunelveli. 15 July 2012. Retrieved 27 February 2014.
- ^ "Train Time Table for TPJ-TEN-TPJ" (PDF). Indian Railways. Southern Railway zone. pp. 87, 90. Retrieved 27 February 2014.