Rajkot–Coimbatore Express

{{Infobox rail service

| name = Rajkot–Coimbatore Express

| image= 16613 Rajkot Coimbatore Express - Train board.jpg

| caption =

| type = Express

| first = {{start date and age|df=yes|1998|08|15}}

| last =

| operator = Southern Railway

| ridership =

| start = {{stnlnk|Rajkot Junction}} (RJT)

| stops = 34

| end = {{stnlnk|Coimbatore Junction}} (CBE)

| distance = {{convert|2217|km|0|abbr=on}}

| journeytime = 40 hours 45 minutes

| frequency = Weekly

| class = AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved

| seating = Yes

| sleeping = Yes

| autorack =

| catering = E-catering
On-board catering

| observation = Rake sharing with 16617/16618 Coimbatore–Rameswaram Express

| entertainment =

| baggage =

| other facilities=

| stock = ICF coach

| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm}}

| el =

| trainnumber = 16613 / 16614

| speed = {{convert|55|km/h|0|abbr=on}} average with halts

| map = File:(Coimbatore - Rajkot) Express Route map.png

| map_state =

}}

The 16613 / 16614 Rajkot–Coimbatore Express is an Express train run by Indian Railways between Coimbatore Junction in Tamil Nadu and {{stnlnk|Rajkot Junction}} in Gujarat. The train made its inaugural run on 15 August 1998.{{cite web| url=https://indiarailinfo.com/train/-train-rajkot-coimbatore-express-16613/339/1570/41| title=16613/Rajkot–Coimbatore Express| website=India Rail Info}}{{cite web| url=https://indiarailinfo.com/train/-train-coimbatore-rajkot-express-16614/1363/41/1570| title=16614/Coimbatore–Rajkot Express| website=India Rail Info}}

Coach composition

The train has standard ICF rakes with max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 22 coaches :

1 AC II Tier
7 AC III Tier
9 Sleeper coaches
3 General Unreserved
2 Seating cum Luggage Rake

Service

The 16613/Rajkot–Coimbatore Express has an average speed of 55 km/h and covers 2217 km in 40 hrs 00 mins.

The 16614/Coimbatore–Rajkot Express has an average speed of 53 km/h and covers 2217 km in 41 hrs 35 mins.

Route and halts

The 16613/14 Rajkot–Coimbatore Express runs from {{stnlnk|Rajkot Junction}} via {{stnlnk|Surendranagar Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Ahmedabad Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Vadodara Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Vasai Road}}, {{stnlnk|Kalyan Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Pune Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Kalaburagi Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Wadi Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Raichur Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Guntakal Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Gooty Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Dharmavaram Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Yelahanka Junction}},

{{stnlnk|Krishnarajapuram}},

{{stnlnk|Bangarapet Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Salem Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Erode Junction}} to {{stnlnk|Coimbatore Junction}} and vice versa.

Gallery

File:16613 Rajkot Coimbatore Express - 13th Sleeper Class coach.jpg|16613 Rajkot–Coimbatore Express – 13th Sleeper class coach

File:16613 Rajkot Coimbatore Express - at Vasai Road.jpg|16613 Rajkot–Coimbatore Express – at {{stnlnk|Vasai Road}}

File:16613 Rajkot Coimbatore Express - AC 3 tier coach.jpg|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
class="wikitable"
16613	RJT	Rajkot Junction	05:30 AM	Sun	Coimbatore Junction	21:30 PM	Mon
16614	CBE	Coimbatore Junction	00:15 AM	Fri	Rajkot Junction	17:50 PM	Sat

Traction

Both trains are hauled by an Electric Loco Shed, Erode-based WAP-4 locomotive from end to end.

References

External links

[http://etrain.info/in?TRAIN=16613 16613 Time Table]
[http://etrain.info/in?TRAIN=16614 16614 Time Table]

Category:Transport in Rajkot

Category:Transport in Coimbatore

Category:Railway services introduced in 1998

Category:Express trains in India

Category:Rail transport in Tamil Nadu

Category:Rail transport in Gujarat

Category:Rail transport in Maharashtra

Category:Rail transport in Karnataka

Category:Rail transport in Andhra Pradesh