Hisar–Coimbatore AC Superfast Express
Train in India
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The 22475 / 22476 Hisar–Coimbatore AC Superfast Express[1] (previously Bikaner–Coimbatore AC Superfast Express) is a fully air conditioned, superfast express train operated by the Bikaner Division of North Western Railway zone of Indian Railways.
- 12 September 2012 (initial service between Coimbatore Junction and Bikaner Junction)
- 4 August 2018 (extended upto Hisar Junction)
Coimbatore (CBE)
| Hisar–Coimbatore AC Superfast Express | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Service type | AC Superfast |
| First service |
|
| Current operator | North Western Railway |
| Route | |
| Termini | Hisar (HSR) Coimbatore (CBE) |
| Stops | 39 |
| Distance travelled | 2,783 km (1,729 mi) |
| Average journey time | 48 hours 40 minutes |
| Service frequency | Weekly |
| Train number | 22475 / 22476 |
| On-board services | |
| Classes | AC First Class, AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier |
| Seating arrangements | No |
| 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 | 57 km/h (35 mph) average including halts. |
The train connects Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, Goa, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Rajasthan, and Haryana.
Train numbered 22475 starts from Hisar Junction at 12:50 hrs on Wednesdays and reaches Coimbatore Junction at 17:10 hrs on Fridays. For the return journey, train numbered 22476 leaves Coimbatore Junction at 12:45 hrs on Saturdays and reaches Hisar Junction at 16:00 hrs on Mondays. This train got its LHB coach from 9 August 2018. This train is operated through Konkan Railway route. It covers distance of 2783 km.[citation needed]
Route & halts
- Hisar Junction
- Sadulpur Junction
- Ratangarh Junction
- Bikaner Junction
- Jodhpur Junction
- Marwar Junction
- Abu Road
- Ahmedabad Junction
- Anand
- Vadodara Junction
- Surat
- Vasai Road
- Panvel
- Chiplun
- Ratnagiri
- Madgaon Junction
- Karwar
- Udupi
- Mangalore Junction
- Kannur
- Kozhikode
- Shoranur Junction
- Palakkad Junction
- Coimbatore Junction
Schedule
| Train number | Station code | Departure station | Departure time | Departure day | Arrival station code | Arrival station | Arrival time | Arrival day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22475 | HSR | Hisar Junction | 12.50 PM | Wednesday | CBE | Coimbatore Junction | 02:40 PM | Friday |
| 22476 | CBE | Coimbatore Junction | 02:55 PM | Saturday | HSR | Hisar Junction | 04:00 PM | Monday |
Traction
earlier was WDM-3A. As the route is fully electrified, it is hauled by a Bhagat Ki Kothi Loco Shed based WAP-7 electric locomotive on its entire journey.
Direction reversal
The train reverses its direction once at;