Tirupati–Coimbatore Intercity Express
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Superfast |
| First service | 25 January 2011 |
| Current operator(s) | Southern Railway |
| Route | |
| Termini | Tirupati (TPTY) Coimbatore (CBE) |
| Stops | 8 |
| Distance travelled | 470 km (292 mi) |
| Average journey time | 7 hours 15 mins |
| Service frequency | 4 days a week |
| Train number(s) | 22615 / 22616 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | General Unreserved, AC Chair Car, Chair car |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | No |
| Auto-rack arrangements | Overhead racks |
| Catering facilities | E-catering |
| Observation facilities | Large windows |
| Baggage facilities | No |
| Other facilities | Below the seats |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | LHB coach |
| Track gauge | Broad Gauge |
| Operating speed | 65 km/h (40 mph) average including halts. |
The 22615 / 22616 Tirupati-Coimbatore Intercity Superfast Express is an superfast train belonging to Indian Railways Southern Railway zone that runs between Tirupati and Coimbatore Junction in India.[1]
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 higher than 55 km/h (34 mph), as per railway rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.
Routing
[edit]The 22615 / 16 Tirupati - Coimbatore Junction Intercity Express runs from Tirupati via Pakala Junction,Katpadi Junction,Jolarpettai Junction,Salem Junction, Erode Junction to Coimbatore Junction.
Traction
[edit]As the route is fully electrified, an Erode Loco Shed or Arakkonam Loco Shed-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