Thiruvananthpuram–Korba Express

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Thiruvananthapuram Central–Korba Express

Overview
Service type	Express
Current operator(s)	Southern Railways
Route
Start	Thiruvananthapuram Central
Stops	53
End	Korba
Distance travelled	2,513 km (1,562 mi)
Service frequency	Bi Weekly
Train number(s)	22648 / 22647
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	Standard Indian Railways Coaches
Track gauge	1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed	55 km/h (34 mph)
Route map

The 22648 / 47 Thiruvananthapuram Central–Korba Express is a Express express train belonging to Indian Railways Southern zone that runs between Thiruvananthapuram Central and Korba in India.[1]

It operates as train number 22648 from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Korba and as train number 22647 in the reverse direction, serving the states of Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Maharashtra & Chhattisgarh.

Coaches[]

The 22648 / 47 Thiruvananthapuram–Korba Express has one AC 2-tier, three AC 3-tier, 11 sleeper class, three general unreserved & two SLR (seating with luggage rake) coaches. It has a pantry car.

As is customary with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.

Schedule[]

Service[]

The 22648 Thiruvananthapuram Central–Korba Express covers the distance of 2,513 km (1,562 mi) in 45 hours 20 mins (51 km/hr) & in 45 hours 35 mins as the 22647 Korba–Thiruvananthapuram Central (55 km/hr).

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

Routing[]

The 22648 / 47 runs from Thiruvananthapuram Central via Kollam Junction, Ernakulam Junction, Shoranur Junction, Coimbatore Junction, Chennai Central, Vijayawada Junction, Khammam, Balharshah Junction, Nagpur Junction, Raipur Junction, Bilaspur Junction to Korba.

Traction[]

As the route is fully electrified, an Erode or Royapuram-based WAP-4 or WAP-7 powers the train up to its entire journey. The train changes direction (loco reversal) at Chennai Central (MAS).

References[]

External links[]

• 22648 Trivandrum Korba Express at India Rail Info
• 22647 Korba Trivandrum Express at India Rail Info