The 22615 / 16 Tirupati - Coimbatore Junction Intercity Express is an Express train belonging to Indian Railways Southern Railway zone that runs between Tirupati and Coimbatore Junction in India.[1]
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Express |
| Current operator(s) | Southern Railway zone |
| Route | |
| Termini | Tirupati Coimbatore Junction |
| Stops | 6 |
| Distance travelled | 470 km (292 mi) |
| Average journey time | 8 hours 05 mins |
| Service frequency | Tri Weekly |
| Train number(s) | 22615 / 22616 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | general unreserved, AC chair car, Chair car |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | No |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | Standard Indian Railways Coaches |
| Operating speed | 60.5 km/h (38 mph) |
It operates as train number 22615 from Tirupati to Coimbatore Junction and as train number 22616 in the reverse direction serving the states of Andhra Pradesh & Tamil Nadu.
Coaches edit
The 22615 / 16 Tirupati - Coimbatore Junction Intercity Express has one AC chair car, eight chair car, 14 general unreserved & two SLR (seating with luggage rake) coaches . It does not carry a pantry car coach.
As is customary with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.
Service edit
The 22615 Tirupati - Coimbatore Junction Intercity Express covers the distance of 470 km (292 mi) in 7 hours 50 mins (60 km/h) and in 7 hours 40 mins as the 22616 Coimbatore Junction - Tirupati Intercity Express (61 km/h).
As the average speed of the train is lower than 55 km/h (34 mph), as per railway rules, its fare doesn't includes a Superfast surcharge.
Routing edit
The 22615 / 16 Tirupati - Coimbatore Junction Intercity Express runs from Tirupati via Katpadi Junction,Jolarpettai Junction,Salem Junction, Erode Junction to Coimbatore Junction.
Traction edit
As the route is going to electrification, a Erode Junction based WAP-4 electric locomotive pulls the train to its destination.
References edit
External links edit
- 22615 Intercity Express at India Rail Info
- 22616 Intercity Express at India Rail Info