Hisar–Coimbatore AC Superfast Express

The 22475 / 22476 Hisar - Coimbatore AC Superfast Express[1] (previously Bikaner - Coimbatore AC Superfast Express) is a fully air conditioned, super fast express train operated by the Bikaner Division of North Western Railway zone of Indian Railways.

Hisar–Coimbatore AC Superfast Express
Overview
Service typeAC Superfast Express
First service
Current operator(s)North Western Railways
Route
StartHisar Junction (HSR)
Stops37
EndCoimbatore Junction (CBE)
Distance travelled2,786 km (1,731 mi)
Average journey time50 hours 35 minutes
Service frequencyWeekly
Train number(s)22475 / 22476
On-board services
Class(es)1A, 2A, 3A
Seating arrangementsNo
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesAvailable
Observation facilitiesLargw windows
Technical
Rolling stockLHB Coaches
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed56 km/h (35 mph) average including halts

The train connects Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Goa, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Rajasthan, and Haryana.

Train numbered 22475 starts from Hisar at 01:05 hrs on Thursdays and reaches Coimbatore Junction at 04:40 hrs on Saturdays. For the return journey, train numbered 22476 leaves Coimbatore Junction at 15:20 hrs on Saturdays and reaches Hisar at 22:15 hrs on Mondays. This train will get LHB coaches from 9 August 2018. This train is operated through Konkan Railway route. It covers distance of 2941 km.

Route & Halts

Schedule

Train NumberStation CodeDeparture StationDeparture TimeDeparture DayArrival StationArrival TimeArrival Day
22475HSRHisar JnNight 1:05 AMThursdayCoimbatore Jn04:40 AMSaturday
22476CBECoimbatore Jn3:20 PMSaturdayHisar Jn10:15 PMMonday

Locomotive

Both trains are hauled by a Bhagat Ki Kothi Diesel Loco Shed based WDP 4 / WDP 4B / WDP 4D diesel locomotive on its entire journey.

Direction Reversal

The train reverses its direction once at;

References

  1. "Coimbatore-Bikaner Exp extended to Hissar". The Hindu. Special Correspondent. 3 August 2018. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 6 August 2018.CS1 maint: others (link)
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