Ernakulam–Bilaspur Express

The 22816 / 15 Ernakulam Junction - Bilaspur Junction 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.

Ernakulam Junction - Bilaspur Junction Express
Overview
Service typeSuperfast
First service14 November 2011 (2011-11-14)[1]
Current operator(s)South East Central Railways
Route
StartErnakulam Junction (ERS)
Stops42
EndBilaspur Junction (BSP)
Distance travelled2,151 km (1,337 mi)
Service frequencyDaily
Train number(s)22816 / 22815
On-board services
Class(es)AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, sleeper class, general unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesYes
Technical
Rolling stockStandard LHB Coaches
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed53 km/h (33 mph)
Route map

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 coach.

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 than 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
  1. "56 New Express Trains Announced". Government of India. Press Information Bureau. Retrieved 25 February 2011.
  2. "Trains to be regulated". The Hindu. 9 December 2016. Retrieved 8 October 2018.


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