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The 22816 / 15 Ernakulam–Bilaspur Express is a Superfast Express train that runs between Ernakulam Junction and Bilaspur Junction.[1] The train belongs to the South East Central Railway zone of Indian Railways.
| Overview | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service type | Superfast | ||||
| First service | 14 November 2011[1] | ||||
| Current operator(s) | South East Central Railways | ||||
| Route | |||||
| Termini | Ernakulam Junction (ERS) Bilaspur Junction (BSP) | ||||
| Stops | 42 | ||||
| Distance travelled | 2,151 km (1,337 mi) | ||||
| Average journey time | 51 hours 15 mins | ||||
| Service frequency | Daily | ||||
| Train number(s) | 22816 / 22815 | ||||
| On-board services | |||||
| Class(es) | AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, sleeper class, general unreserved | ||||
| Seating arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Catering facilities | Yes | ||||
| Technical | |||||
| Rolling stock | Standard LHB coaches | ||||
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) | ||||
| Operating speed | 53 km/h (33 mph) | ||||
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It operates as train number 22816 from Ernakulam Junction to Bilaspur Junction and as train number 22815 in the reverse direction, serving the states of Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Maharashtra & Chhattisgarh.[2]
Coaches
The 22816 / 15 Ernakulam–Bilaspur Express has one AC 2-tier, two AC 3-tier, 12 sleeper class, four general unreserved & two SLR (seating with luggage rake) coaches and two high capacity parcel van coaches. It does not carry 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.
Service
The 22816 Ernakulam Junction–Bilaspur Junction Express covers the distance of 2,151 km (1,337 mi) in 58 hours 50 mins (51 km/hr) & in 54 hours 45 mins as the 22815 Bilaspur Junction–Ernakulam Junction (55 km/hr).
As the average speed of the train is below 55 km/h (34 mph), as per railway rules, its fare doesn't includes a Superfast surcharge.
Routing
The 22816 / 15 runs from Ernakulam Junction via Palakkad Junction, Coimbatore Junction, Renigunta Junction, Vijayawada Junction, Balharshah Junction, Nagpur Junction, Gondia Junction, Raipur Junction to Bilaspur Junction.
Traction
As the route is fully electrified, a Bhilai Electric Loco Shed-based WAP-7 locomotive powers the train for its entire journey.
References
- "56 New Express Trains Announced". Press Information Bureau. Retrieved 25 February 2011.
- "Trains to be regulated". The Hindu. 9 December 2016. Retrieved 8 October 2018.
External links
- 22816 Ernakulam Bilaspur Express at India Rail Info
- 22815 Bilaspur Ernakulam Express at India Rail Info
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