Kochuveli–Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Garib Rath Express
Kochuveli Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Garib Rath Express is a Superfast express train of the Garib Rath Express category belonging to Indian Railways - Southern Railway zone that runs between Kochuveli and Lokmanya Tilak Terminus in India.
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| Overview | |||||
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| Service type | Garib Rath | ||||
| First service | January 31, 2008 | ||||
| Current operator(s) | Southern Railway zone | ||||
| Route | |||||
| Start | Kochuveli (KCVL) | ||||
| Stops | 23 | ||||
| End | Lokmanya Tilak Terminus (LTT) | ||||
| Distance travelled | 1,812 km (1,126 mi) | ||||
| Average journey time | 27 hours 35 minutes (approx.) | ||||
| Service frequency | Bi-weekly | ||||
| Train number(s) | 12202 / 12201 | ||||
| On-board services | |||||
| Class(es) | AC 3 tier, AC Chair Car | ||||
| Seating arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Catering facilities | No Pantry car | ||||
| Technical | |||||
| Rolling stock | Standard Indian Railway ICF coaches | ||||
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) | ||||
| Operating speed | 66.50 km/h (41 mph) (Average) | ||||
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Coaches
The 12202 / 01 Kochuveli Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Garib Rath Express presently has 11 AC 3 tier & 2 AC Chair Car coaches.
It does not have 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.
| Loco | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 |
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| GL2 | J2 | G11 | G10 | G9 | G8 | G7 | G6 | G5 | G4 | G3 | G2 | G1 | J1 | GL1 |
- GL Consists of Generator Van
- J Consists of AC Chair Car
- G Consists of AC 3 tier
Service
The 12202 / 01 Kochuveli Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Garib Rath Express covers the distance of 1812 kilometres in 27 hours (67.32 km/hr) as 12202 Kochuveli Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Garib Rath Express& in 27 hours 55 mins as 12201 Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Kochuveli Garib Rath Express.
The speed calculation however does not take into account the inflation of distance (approximately 40%) on the Konkan Railway network.
As the average speed of the train is above 55 km/h (34 mph), as per Indian Railway rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.
Routeing
The 12202 / 01 Kochuveli Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Garib Rath Express runs from Kochuveli, Kollam Junction, Kayamkulam Jn, Chengannur, Tiruvalla, Kottayam, Ernakulam Town, Thrissur, Shoranur Junction, Kozhikode, Kannur, Mangalore Junction, Udupi, Bijoor, Ankola, Karwar, Madgaon, Karmali, Sawantwadi Road, Ratngiri, Panvel, Thane to Lokmanya Tilak Terminus.
Traction
As most of the route is yet to be electrified, an Ernakulam (ERS) based WDM 3A powers the train for its entire journey.
References
- "GARIBRATH & YUVA TRAIN LIST". indianrail.gov.in. Archived from the original on 13 December 2015. Retrieved 28 April 2014.
- "EQ in trains to be streamlined soon". newindianexpress.com. Retrieved 28 April 2014.
- "Train derails; cancellations, diversions on Konkan Rly route | Business Standard". business-standard.com. Retrieved 28 April 2014.
External links
- "Welcome to Indian Railway Passenger reservation Enquiry". indianrail.gov.in. Archived from the original on 8 April 2014. Retrieved 5 April 2014.
