Dharti Aaba AC Superfast Express

Dharti Aaba AC Superfast Express
Overview
Service type AC Express
First service October 27, 2016 (2016-10-27)
Current operator(s) South Eastern Railways
Route
Start Hatia
Stops 27
End Ernakulam Junction
Distance travelled 2,246 km (1,396 mi)
Service frequency Once in a week.
Train number(s) 22837 / 22838
On-board services
Class(es) AC 2 tier and AC 3 tier
Seating arrangements Yes
Sleeping arrangements Yes
Auto-rack arrangements No
Catering facilities Yes
Baggage facilities Storage space under berth
Technical
Rolling stock Standard LHB Coaches
Track gauge 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed 110 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 & Kerala.

Coaches

The 22837/ 38 Hatia Ernakulam Junction Dharti Aaba AC Superfast Express has 10 AC 3 tier, 3 AC 2 Tier & 2 End on Generator Coaches. It carries 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.

Loco 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
EOGA1A2A3PCB1B2B3B4B5B6B7B8B9B10EOG
  • EOG consists of Luggage and Generator Coach
  • B consists of AC 3 Tier Coach
  • PC consists of Pantry Car Coach
  • A consists of AC 2 Tier Coach


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) & 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 Railway rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.

Routeing

The 22837 / 38 Hatia Ernakulam Junction Dharti Aaba AC Superfast Express runs from Hatia via Rourkela, Sambalpur Junction, Titlagarh, Visakhapatnam, Eluru, Vijayawada Junction, Renigunta Junction, Coimbatore Junction to Ernakulam Junction.[2]

Traction

As the route is partially electrified, a Visakhapatnam-based WDM 3A diesel locomotive powers the train up to Visakhapatnam and after that a WAP 1 Arakkonam based electric locomotive powers the train up to its destination.

Operation

22837 Hatia Ernakulam Junction Dharti Aaba AC Superfast Express leaves Hatia every Monday & arriving Ernakulam Junction on third day.

22838 Ernakulam Junction Hatia Dharti Aaba AC Superfast Express leaves Ernakulam Junction every Thursday & arriving Hatia on second day.

References

  1. ↑ , patrika.com, 26 Dec 2016
  2. ↑ , South Central Railway, 02 Nov 2016
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