Coimbatore–Tuticorin Link Express

Coimbatore–Tuticorin Link Express (Train Nos 22669/22670) is a daily express train run by Indian Railways between Coimbatore city Junction and Thoothukudi in Tamil Nadu. The train made its inaugural run on 11 June 2011. Now, i.e. from 28.06.2017, it was upgraded as superfast express train.

Coimbatore–Thoothukudi Link Express
Overview
Service typesuperfast express
LocaleTamil Nadu
First service11 June 2011 (2011-06-11)[1]
Current operator(s)Southern Railways
Route
StartCoimbatore city Junction
Stops14
EndThoothukudi
Distance travelled466 km (290 mi)
Average journey time8 hours 25 minutes
Service frequencydaily
Train number(s)22669/22670
On-board services
Class(es)Sleeper, A/C Sleeper
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesNo
Technical
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed47 km/h (29 mph) average with halts

Service and schedule

The train runs daily covering the total distance of 461 kilometres (286 mi) in approximately 9 hours.

Train numberStation codeDeparture stationDeparture timeDeparture dayArrival stationArrival timeArrival day
22669TNTuticorin10:35 PMDailyCoimbatore7:20 AMDaily (next day)
22670CBECoimbatore7:20 PMDailyTuticorin3:55 AMDaily (next day)

Route and stations

This train passes through 14 intermediate stations including Tiruppur, Erode, Karur, Dindigul, Madurai, Virudhunagar, Kovilpatti, and Vanchi Maniyachchi.

Coach and rake

The Coimbatore–Tuticorin express has no rake sharing arrangement. The train is pulled by Erode WAP-4 or Golden Rock WDP-4.

References


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