Thiruvananthpuram–Korba Express

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Thiruvananthapuram Central–Korba Express
Overview
Service typeExpress
Current operator(s)Southern Railways
Route
StartThiruvananthapuram Central
Stops53
EndKorba
Distance travelled2,513 km (1,562 mi)
Service frequencyBi Weekly
Train number(s)22648 / 22647
On-board services
Class(es)AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, sleeper class, general unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesYes
Technical
Rolling stockStandard Indian Railways Coaches
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed55 km/h (34 mph)
Route map
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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[]

Train number Station code Departure station Departure time Departure day Arrival station Arrival time Arrival day
22647 KRBA Korba 7:40 PM Wednesday Saturday Trivandrum Cntl 5:20 PM Friday Monday
22648 TVC Trivandrum Cntl 6:15 AM Monday Thursday Korba 3:10 AM Wednesday Saturday

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).

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