Rajkot–Coimbatore Express
The 16613 / 16614 Rajkot – Coimbatore Express is an express train run by Indian Railways between Coimbatore Junction in Tamil Nadu and Rajkot Junction in Gujarat. The train made its inaugural run on 15 August 1998.[1][2]
Overview | |||||
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Service type | Express | ||||
First service | 15 August 1998 | ||||
Current operator(s) | Southern Railways | ||||
Route | |||||
Start | Rajkot (RJT) | ||||
Stops | 33 | ||||
End | Coimbatore (CBE) | ||||
Distance travelled | 2,223 km (1,381 mi) | ||||
Average journey time | 44 hours 50 minutes | ||||
Service frequency | Weekly | ||||
Train number(s) | 16613 / 16614 | ||||
On-board services | |||||
Class(es) | AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved | ||||
Seating arrangements | Yes | ||||
Sleeping arrangements | Yes | ||||
Catering facilities | E-Catering On-board Catering | ||||
Observation facilities | Rake sharing with 16617/16618 Coimbatore - Rameswaram Express | ||||
Technical | |||||
Rolling stock | ICF Coaches | ||||
Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) | ||||
Operating speed | 49 km/h (30 mph) average with halts | ||||
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Coach Composition
The train has standard ICF rakes with max speed of 110 kmph. The train consist of 22 coaches :
- 1 AC II Tier
- 3 AC III Tier
- 14 Sleeper Coaches
- 2 General Unreserved
- 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake
Service
The 16613/Rajkot - Coimbatore Express has averages speed of 49 km/hr and covers 2223 km in 44 hrs 50 mins.
The 16614/Coimbatore - Rajkot Express has averages speed of 51 km/hr and covers 2223 km in 43 hrs 30 mins.
Route & Halts
The important halts of the train are:
Gallery
- 16613 Rajkot - Coimbatore Express - 13th Sleeper Class coach
- 16613 Rajkot - Coimbatore Express - at Vasai Road
- 16613 Rajkot - Coimbatore Express - AC 3 tier coach
Schedule
Train Number | Station Code | Departure Station | Departure Time | Departure Day | Arrival Station | Arrival Time | Arrival Day |
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16613 | RJT | Rajkot Junction | 05:25 AM | Sun | Coimbatore Junction | 02:15 AM | Tue |
16614 | CBE | Coimbatore Junction | 23:30 PM | Thus | Rajkot Junction | 19:00 PM | Sat |
Traction
Both trains are hauled by a Diesel Loco Shed, Erode based WDM 3A / WDM 3D locomotive from end to end.
Rake Sharing
The train share its rake with 16617/16618 Coimbatore – Rameswaram Express (via Tiruchirappalli).
References
- "16613/Rajkot – Coimbatore Express". India Rail Info.
- "16614/Coimbatore - Rajkot Express". India Rail Info.