Thiruvananthpuram–Korba Express
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| Overview | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service type | Express | ||||
| Current operator(s) | Southern Railways | ||||
| Route | |||||
| Termini | Thiruvananthapuram Central Korba | ||||
| Stops | 53 | ||||
| Distance travelled | 2,513 km (1,562 mi) | ||||
| Average journey time | 51 hours 15 mins | ||||
| Service frequency | Bi Weekly | ||||
| Train number(s) | 22648 / 22647 | ||||
| On-board services | |||||
| Class(es) | AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, sleeper class, general unreserved | ||||
| Seating arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Catering facilities | Yes | ||||
| Technical | |||||
| Rolling stock | Standard Indian Railways Coaches | ||||
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) | ||||
| Operating speed | 55 km/h (34 mph) | ||||
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The 22648 / 47 Thiruvananthapuram Central–Korba Express is a Express express train belonging to Indian Railways Southern zone that runs between Thiruvananthapuram Central and Korba in India.[1]
It operates as train number 22648 from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Korba and as train number 22647 in the reverse direction, serving the states of Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh.
Coaches[edit]
The 22648 / 47 Kochuveli–Korba Express has one AC 2-tier, three AC 3-tier, 11 sleeper class, three general unreserved and two SLR (seating with luggage rake) coaches. It has a pantry car.
As is customary with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.
Schedule[edit]
| Train number | Station code | Departure station | Departure time | Departure day | Arrival station | Arrival time | Arrival day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22647 | KRBA | Korba | 7:40 PM | Wednesday Saturday | Trivandrum Cntl | 3:40 PM | Friday Monday |
| 22648 | TVC | Trivandrum Cntl | 6:15 AM | Monday Thursday | Korba | 3:00 AM | Wednesday Saturday |
Service[edit]
The 22648 Kochuveli –Korba Express covers the distance of 2,513 km (1,562 mi) in 45 hours 20 mins (51 km/h) and in 45 hours 35 mins as the 22647 Korba–Thiruvananthapuram Central (55 km/h).
As the average speed of the train is equal to 55 km/h (34 mph), as per railway rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.
Routing[edit]
The 22648 / 47 runs from Thiruvananthapuram Central via Kollam Junction, chengannur, kottayam, Ernakulam Town, Shoranur Junction, Coimbatore Junction, Chennai Central, Vijayawada Junction, Khammam, Balharshah Junction, Nagpur Junction, Raipur Junction, Bilaspur Junction to Korba.
Traction[edit]
As the route is fully electrified, an Erode or Royapuram-based WAP-4 or WAP-7 powers the train up to its entire journey. The train changes direction (loco reversal) at Chennai Central (MAS).
References[edit]
External links[edit]
- 22648 Trivandrum Korba Express at India Rail Info
- 22647 Korba Trivandrum Express at India Rail Info