Mangaluru–Coimbatore Intercity Express
The 22609 / 10 Mangalore Central - Coimbatore Junction Intercity Express is a Superfast express train belonging to Indian Railways Southern Railway zone that runs between Mangalore Central and Coimbatore Junction in India.
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Superfast |
| First service | 18 January 2011 |
| Current operator(s) | Southern Railway zone |
| Route | |
| Start | Mangalore Central |
| Stops | 12 |
| End | Coimbatore Junction |
| Distance travelled | 405 km (252 mi) |
| Service frequency | Daily |
| Train number(s) | 22609 / 22610 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC Chair car, general unreserved, Chair car |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | No |
| Observation facilities | Rake Sharing with 16605 / 16606 Ernad Express |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | Standard Indian Railways Coaches |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 56 km/h (35 mph) |
It operates as train number 22609 from Mangalore Central to Coimbatore Junction and as train number 22610 in the reverse direction serving the states of Karnataka, Kerala & Tamil Nadu.[1]
Coaches
The 22609 / 10 Mangalore Central - Coimbatore Junction Intercity Express has one AC Chair Car, five Non AC chair car, 12 general unreserved & two SLR (seating with luggage rake) coaches . It does not carry a pantry car coach.[2]
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 22609 Mangalore Central - Coimbatore Junction Intercity Express covers the distance of 405 km (252 mi) in 7 hours 20 mins (55 km/hr) & in 7 hours 10 mins as the 22610 Coimbatore Junction - Mangalore Central Intercity Express (57 km/hr).
As the average speed of the train is above 55 km/h (34 mph), as per railway rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.
Routing
The 22609 / 10 Mangalore Central - Coimbatore Junction Intercity Express runs from Mangalore Central via Kannur, Kozhikode, Tirur, Shoranur Junction, Palakkad Junction to Coimbatore Junction.[3]
Traction
As the route is electrified, an Erode based WAP-4 or Royapuram based WAP-7 electric locomotive pulls the train to its destination.
References
External links
- 22609 Intercity Express at India Rail Info
- 22610 Intercity Express at India Rail Info