Howrah–Yesvantpur AC Superfast Express

The 22863 / 64 Howrah Yesvantpur AC Superfast Express is a Superfast express train of the AC Express series belonging to Indian Railways - South Eastern Railway zone that runs between Howrah Junction and Yesvantpur Junction in India.[1]

Howrah - Yesvantpur AC Superfast Express
Overview
Service typeAC Express
First service8 January 2016 (2016-01-08)
Current operator(s)South Eastern Railways
Route
StartHowrah Junction
Stops10
EndYesvantpur Junction
Distance travelled1,954 km (1,214 mi)
Average journey time29 hours
Service frequency1 day a week.
Train number(s)22863 / 22864
On-board services
Class(es)AC 2 tier and AC 3 tier
Seating arrangementsNo
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Auto-rack arrangementsNo
Catering facilitiesYes
Observation facilitiesLarge windows
Baggage facilitiesStorage space under berth
Technical
Rolling stockLHB Coaches
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed110 km/h (68 mph) maximum
,60 km/h (37 mph), including halts
Route map

It operates as train number 22863 from Howrah Junction to Yesvantpur Junction and as train number 22864 in the reverse direction serving the states of West Bengal, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu & Karnataka.

Coaches

The 22863 / 64 Howrah Junction Yesvantpur Junction AC Superfast Express has 10 AC 3 tier, 3 AC 2 Tier, 1 First Class AC Coach & 2 End on Generator Coaches. It carries 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.

Loco 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
EOGB1B2B3B4B5B6B7B8B9B10PCH1A1A2A3EOG
  • EOG consists of Luggage and Generator Coach
  • B consists of AC 3 Tier Coach
  • PC consists of Pantry Car Coach
  • A consists of AC 2 Tier Coach
  • H consists of First Class AC Coach

Service

The 22863 Howrah Junction Yesvantpur Junction AC Superfast Express covers the distance of 1,954 km (1,214 mi) in 29 hours (67.00 km/hr) & in 29 hours 05 mins as 22864 Yesvantpur Junction Howrah Junction AC Superfast Express (67.00 km/hr).

As the average speed of the train is above 55 km/h (34 mph), as per Indian Railway rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.

Routeing

The 22863 / 64 Howrah Junction Yesvantpur Junction AC Superfast Express runs from Howrah Junction via Kharagpur Junction, Cuttack Junction, Khurda Road Junction, Vizianagaram Junction, Vijayawada Junction, Katpadi Junction to Yesvantpur Junction.

Traction

As the route is electrified, a Santragachi Junction based WAP 4 powers the train up to its destination.

Operation

22863 Howrah Junction Yesvantpur Junction AC Superfast Express leaves Howrah Junction every Monday & arriving Yesvantpur Junction on next day.[2]

22864 Yesvantpur Junction Howrah Junction AC Superfast Express leaves Yesvantpur Junction every Wednesday & arriving Howrah Junction on next day.

References

  1. , thehindu.com, 8 January 2016
  2. , South Central Railway, 8 January 2016
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