Lokmanya Tilak Terminus - Karmali AC Superfast Express
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | AC Express |
| First service | December 18, 2014 |
| Current operator(s) | Central Railways |
| Route | |
| Start | Lokmanya Tilak Terminus |
| Stops | 6 |
| End | Karmali |
| Distance travelled | 693 km (431 mi) |
| Service frequency | 1 day a week. |
| Train number(s) | 22115 / 22116 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC FIRST , AC 2 tier and AC 3 tier |
| Seating arrangements | No |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Auto-rack arrangements | No |
| Catering facilities | Yes |
| Observation facilities |
lhb rakes, large windows. Rake Sharing with 12293/12294 Allahabad Duronto Express |
| Baggage facilities | Storage space under berth |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | lhb Coaches |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed |
110 km/h (68 mph) maximum ,47 km/h (29 mph), including halts |
The 22115 / 16 Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Karmali AC Superfast Express is a Superfast express train of the AC Express series belonging to Indian Railways - Central Railway zone that runs between Lokmanya Tilak Terminus and Karmali in India.[1][2]
It operates as train number 22115 from Lokmanya Tilak Terminus to Karmali and as train number 22116 in the reverse direction serving the states of Maharashtra & Goa.
Coaches
The 22115 / 16 Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Karmali AC Superfast Express has 11 AC 3 tier, 3 AC 2 Tier.,1 AC first,a pantry car coach& 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.[3]
| Loco | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | EOG | B1 | B2 | B3 | B4 | B5 | B6 | B7 | B8 | B9 | B10 | B11 | PC | H1 | A3 | A2 | A1 | EOG |
- 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
- H consists of First Class AC Coach
Service
The 22115 Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Karmali AC Superfast Express covers the distance of 693 km (431 mi) in 09 hours 50 mins (54.00 km/hr) & in 11 hours 30 mins as 22116 Karmali Lokmanya Tilak Terminus AC Superfast Express (47.00 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 22115 / 16 Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Karmali AC Superfast Express runs from Lokmanya Tilak Terminus via Thane, Panvel, Chiplun, Ratnagiri, Kankavali, Kudal to Karmali.
Traction
As the route is not electrified, a Kalyan Junction based WDM 3D or a WDG 3A locomotive powers the train up to its destination.
Operation
22115 Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Karmali AC Superfast Express leaves Lokmanya Tilak Terminus every Thursday at 01:15 AM & arriving Karmali on same day at 11:00 AM.
22116 Karmali Lokmanya Tilak Terminus AC Superfast Express leaves Karmali every Thursday at 02:00 PM & arrives Lokmanya Tilak Terminus 1:30 AM Friday.
References
External links
- 22115 AC Express at India Rail Info
- 22116 AC Express at India Rail Info
