Puducherry–New Delhi Express
The 22403 /04 Puducherry-New Delhi Express is a Superfast Express train belonging to Indian Railways - Northern Railway zone that runs between Puducherry and New Delhi in India.[1]
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Superfast |
| First service | 3 July 2011 |
| Current operator(s) | Northern Railway zone |
| Route | |
| Start | Puducherry |
| Stops | 13 |
| End | New Delhi |
| Distance travelled | 2,380 km (1,479 mi) |
| Service frequency | Daily |
| Train number(s) | 22403 / 22404 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | Yes |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | ICF Coaches |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 56.5 km/h (35 mph), including halts |
It operates as train number 22403 from Puducherry to New Delhi and as train number 22404in the reverse direction serving the states of Puducherry, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana & Delhi.
Coaches
The 22403 / 04 Puducherry-New Delhi Express has one AC 2 tier, two AC 3 tier, 11 Sleeper Class, 6 General Unreserved & 2 EOG 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 22403 Puducherry - New Delhi Express covers the distance of 2,380 km (1,479 mi) in 42 hours 10 mins (57 km/hr) & in 42 hours 20 mins as 22404New Delhi - Puducherry Express (56 km/hr).
As the average speed of the train is slightly above than 55 km/h (34 mph), as per Indian Railway rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.
Routing
The 22403 / 04 Puducherry-New Delhi Express runs from Puducherry via Villupuram Junction, Chennai Egmore, Tiruvottiyur, Gudur Junction, Vijayawada Junction, Nagpur Junction, Itarsi Junction, Jhansi Junction, Gwalior Junction, Mathura Junction to New Delhi.
Timing
22403- Starts form Puducherry every Wednesday at Morning 9:15 AM and reach New Delhi on Friday afternoon 2:10 PM IST
22404 - Starts for New Delhi on every Sunday at Night 23:45 Hrs IST and reach Puducherry on Tuesday at 17:55 Hrs IST
Traction
As this route is electrified, a Ghaziabad based WAP-4 powers the train up to its destination.
Coach composition
The coach composition of the 22403 / 22404 train is:
- 1 AC II Tier
- 1 AC III Tier
- 9 Sleeper Coaches
- 6 General
- 2 Second-class Luggage/parcel van
| Loco | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | GRD | GEN | GEN | GEN | S1 | S2 | S3 | S4 | S5 | S6 | S7 | S8 | S9 | A1 | B1 | GEN | GEN | GEN | GRD |
References
- Ayyappan, V (25 June 2015). "Railways cancels nine trains". The Times of India. Retrieved 3 January 2019.
- "S Railway announces change in train services today". The Hindu Business Line. 24 January 2018. Retrieved 3 January 2019.
External links
- 22403 Puducherry New Delhi Superfast Express at India Rail Info
- 22404 New Delhi Puducherry Superfast Express at India Rail Info