Dadar–Tirunelveli Express
The 22629 / 30 Dadar Terminus - Tirunelveli Junction Superfast Express is a Superfast express train belonging to Indian Railways Southern Zone that runs between Dadar Terminus and Tirunelveli Junction in India.
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| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Superfast |
| First service | 3 May 2013 |
| Current operator(s) | Southern Railway zone |
| Route | |
| Start | Dadar Terminus |
| Stops | 24 |
| End | Tirunelveli Junction |
| Distance travelled | 2,025 km (1,258 mi) |
| Service frequency | Weekly |
| Train number(s) | 22629 / 22630 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, sleeper class, general unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | No |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | Standard Indian Railways Coaches |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 50 km/h (31 mph) |
| Rake maintenance | Tirunelveli Junction |
| Rake sharing | No |
It operates as train number 22629 from Dadar Terminus to Tirunelveli Junction and as train number 22630 in the reverse direction serving the states of Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, Kerala & Tamil Nadu.[1]
Coaches
The 22629 / 30 Dadar Terminus - Tirunelveli Junction Superfast Express has one AC 2-tier, two AC 3-tier, 7 sleeper class, three general unreserved & two EOG (Luggage, Brake and Generator car) 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.
LHB rake is using for the service from 11 July 2018 onwards.
Service
The 22629 Dadar Terminus - Tirunelveli Junction Superfast Express covers the distance of 2,025 km (1,258 mi) in 37 hours 05 mins (47 km/hr) & in 33 hours 20 mins as the 22630 Tirunelveli Junction - Dadar Terminus Superfast Express (53 km/hr).[2]
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 22629 / 30 Dadar Terminus - Tirunelveli Junction Superfast Express runs from Dadar Terminus via Panvel, Ratnagiri, Madgaon Junction, Mangalore Junction, Shoranur Junction, Coimbatore Junction,Madurai Junction to Tirunelveli Junction.[3]
Traction
As the route is going to electrification, an Erode based WDM-3D or Golden Rock (Ponmalai) WDP-4D diesel locomotive pulls the train to its destination.
Timetable
22630 - Leaves Tirunelveli Junction at morning 7:15 AM every Wednesday and reach Dadar Station on Thursday evening 16:40 hrs IST
22629 - leaves Dadar Station every Thursday at 20:40 Hrs IST and reach Tirunelveli Junction at Saturday Morning at 9:45 AM
References
External links
- 22629 Dadar - Tirunelveli Express at India Rail Info
- 22630 Tirunelveli - Dadar Express at India Rail Info