Thiruvananthpuram–Korba Express
{{short description|Passenger train in India}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=December 2018}}
{{Use Indian English|date=December 2018}}
{{more citations needed|date=July 2017}}
{{Infobox rail service
| name = Thiruvananthapuram North–Korba Superfast Express
| image=
| caption =Thiruvananthapuram north -Korba Junction
| type = Express
| first = {{start date and age|df=yes|1987|10|01}}
| last =
| operator = Southern Railway
| ridership =
| start = {{stnlnk|Thiruvananthapuram North}} (KCVL)
| stops = 53
| end = {{stnlnk|Korba}} (KRBA)
| distance = {{convert|2513|km|0|abbr=on}}
| journeytime = 51 hours 15 minutes
| frequency = Bi-Weekly
| class = AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved, Ac Three Tier Economy
| seating = Yes
| sleeping = Yes
| autorack =
| catering = Available
| observation = Large windows
| entertainment =
| baggage = No
| otherfacilities = Below the seats
| stock = LHB coach
| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm|al=on|allk=on}}
| electrification =
| trainnumber = 22647 / 22648
| speed = {{convert|55|km/h|0|abbr=on}} average including halts.
| map = 290px
| map_state =
}}
The 22647 / 22648 Thiruvananthapuram North–Korba Express is an express express train belonging to Indian Railways Southern zone that runs between {{stnlnk|Thiruvananthapuram North}} and {{stnlnk|Korba}} in India.[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/maharashtra-goods-train-derailment-southern-railway-diverts-eight-trains/articleshow/56373929.cms]
It operates as train number 22648 from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Korba and as train number 22647 in the reverse direction, serving the states of Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh.
Coaches
The 22648 / 47 Kochuveli–Korba Express has one AC 2-tier, 4 Ac Three Tier Economy, three AC 3-tier, 11 sleeper class, three general unreserved and two SLR (seating with luggage rake) coaches. It has a pantry car.
As is customary with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.
Schedule
| class="wikitable" | |||||||
| Train number | Station code | Departure station | Departure time | Departure day | Arrival station | Arrival time | Arrival day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22647 | KRBA | Korba | 7:40 PM | Wednesday Saturday | Trivandrum Cntl | 3:40 PM | Friday Monday |
| 22648 | TVC | Trivandrum Cntl | 6:15 AM | Monday Thursday | Korba | 3:00 AM | Wednesday Saturday |
Service
The 22648 Kochuveli –Korba Express covers the distance of {{convert|2513|km|0|abbr=on}} in 45 hours 20 mins (51 km/h) and in 45 hours 35 mins as the 22647 Korba–Thiruvananthapuram Central (55 km/h).
As the average speed of the train is equal to {{convert|55|km/h|0|abbr=on}}, as per railway rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.
Routing
The 22648 / 47 runs from Thiruvananthapuram Central via {{stnlnk|Kollam Junction}},
{{stnlnk|chengannur}},
{{stnlnk|kottayam}},
{{stnlnk|Ernakulam Town}}, {{stnlnk|Shoranur Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Coimbatore Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Chennai Central}}, Ongole ,{{stnlnk|Vijayawada Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Khammam}}, {{stnlnk|Balharshah Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Nagpur Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Raipur Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Bilaspur Junction}} to Korba.
Traction
References
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External links
- [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/thiruvananathapuram-central-korba-sf-express-22648/951/59/2317 22648 Trivandrum Korba Express] at India Rail Info
- [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/korba-thiruvananthapuram-central-sf-express-22647/960/2317/59 22647 Korba Trivandrum Express] at India Rail Info
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{{Railways in Central India}}
{{Express trains running through Kerala}}
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Category:Express trains in India
Category:Transport in Thiruvananthapuram
Category:Rail transport in Kerala
Category:Rail transport in Tamil Nadu
Category:Rail transport in Andhra Pradesh
Category:Rail transport in Telangana
Category:Rail transport in Maharashtra
Category:Rail transport in Chhattisgarh