Dharti Aaba AC Superfast Express

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Dharti Aaba AC Superfast Express
Overview
Service typeAC Express
First service27 October 2016; 5 years ago (2016-10-27)
Current operator(s)South Eastern Railways
Route
StartHatia
Stops27
EndErnakulam Junction
Distance travelled2,246 km (1,396 mi)
Average journey time24 hours
Service frequencyOnce in a week.
Train number(s)22837 / 22838
On-board services
Class(es)AC 2 tier and AC 3 tier
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Auto-rack arrangementsNo
Catering facilitiesYes
Baggage facilitiesStorage space under berth
Technical
Rolling stockStandard LHB coaches
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
ElectrificationYes
Operating speed110 km/h (68 mph) maximum,
55 km/h (34 mph), including halts

The 22837 / 38 Hatia–Ernakulam Junction Dharti Aaba AC Superfast Express is a Superfast Express train of the AC Express series belonging to Indian Railways – South Eastern Railway zone that runs between Hatia and Ernakulam Junction in India.[1]

It operates as train number 22837 from Hatia to Ernakulam Junction and as train number 22838 in the reverse direction, serving the states of Jharkhand, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Kerala.

Coaches[]

The Train Rake has LHB Coaches.The Train has 18 Coaches.

  • 10 AC 3 Tier
  • 4 AC 2 Tier
  • 1 First AC
  • 2 EOG(End On Generators)
  • 1 Pantry Car

Service[]

The 22837 Hatia–Ernakulam Junction Dharti Aaba AC Superfast Express covers the distance of 2,246 km (1,396 mi) in 40 hours 40 mins (55.00 km/hr) and in 40 hours 45 mins as 22838 Ernakulam Junction–Hatia Dharti Aaba AC Superfast Express (55.00 km/hr).

As the average speed of the train is above 55 km/h (34 mph), as per Indian Railways rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.

Important Halts Of This Train[]

Traction[]

From Hatia To Visakhapatnam,Tatanagar Loco Shed base WAP 7 Locomotive Hauls And Visakhapatnam to Ernakulam,Royapuram Loco Shed Base WAP 7 Entire Its Journey.

Operation[]

  • 22837 Hatia–Ernakulam Junction Dharti Aaba AC Superfast Express leaves Hatia every Monday and arrives Ernakulam Junction on third day.
  • 22838 Ernakulam Junction–Hatia Dharti Aaba AC Superfast Express leaves Ernakulam Junction every Thursday and arrives Hatia on second day.

References[]

  1. ^ [1], patrika.com, 26 Dec 2016

External links[]

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