Tirupati–Coimbatore Intercity Express
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 | |
| Start | Tirupati |
| Stops | 6 |
| End | Coimbatore Junction |
| 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
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
The 22615 Tirupati - Coimbatore Junction Intercity Express covers the distance of 470 km (292 mi) in 7 hours 50 mins (60 km/hr) & in 7 hours 40 mins as the 22616 Coimbatore Junction - Tirupati Intercity Express (61 km/hr).
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
The 22615 / 16 Tirupati - Coimbatore Junction Intercity Express runs from Tirupati via Katpadi Junction,Jolarpettai Junction,Salem Junction, Erode Junction to Coimbatore Junction.
Traction
As the route is going to electrification, a Erode Junction based WAP-4 electric locomotive pulls the train to its destination.
External links
- 22615 Intercity Express at India Rail Info
- 22616 Intercity Express at India Rail Info