Rajkot–Coimbatore Express
| Overview | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service type | Express | ||||
| First service | 15 August 1998 | ||||
| Current operator(s) | Southern Railways | ||||
| Route | |||||
| Start | Rajkot | ||||
| Stops | 32 | ||||
| End | Coimbatore city Junction | ||||
| Distance travelled | 2,223 km (1,381 mi) | ||||
| Average journey time | 45 hours | ||||
| Service frequency | Weekly | ||||
| Train number(s) | 16613/16614 | ||||
| On-board services | |||||
| Class(es) | Sleeper, A/C Sleeper | ||||
| Seating arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Catering facilities | No | ||||
| Technical | |||||
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) | ||||
| Operating speed | 49 km/h (30 mph) average with halts | ||||
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Rajkot–Coimbatore (Train Nos 16613/16614) is a express weekly train run by Indian Railways between Coimbatore city Junction in Tamil Nadu and Rajkot in Gujarat. The train made its inaugural run on 15 August 1998.
Service and schedule
The train starts on Thursdays from Coimbatore and on Sundays from Rajkot, covering the total distance of 2,223 kilometres (1,381 mi) in approximately 45 hours.[1][2][3]
Route and stations
This train passes through 32 intermediate stations including Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Surat, Kalyan, Pune, Daund, Wadi, Guntakal, Dharmavaram, Krishnarajapuram (Bangalore) Salem and Erode.
Coach and rake
The Rajkot–Coimbatore express has rake sharing arrangement with the (Train No 16617/16618) Coimbatore - Rameswaram Express. The train is pulled by WDM3A/WDG3A loco from Erode loco shed.
Schedule
16614 - leaves Coimbatore every Thursday and reach Rajkot on Saturday
16613 - leaves Rajkot every Sunday and reach Coimbatore on every Tuesday
| Train Number | Station Code | Departure Station | Departure Time | Arrival Station | Arrival Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16614 | CBE | Coimbatore | 11:30 PM | Rajkot | 19:00 |
| 16613 | RJT | Rajkot | 5:25 AM | Coimbatore | 2:15 AM |
Rake Composition
- 1 AC II Tier
- 3 AC III Tier
- 14 Sleeper Coaches
- 2 General
- 2 Second-class Luggage/parcel van
| Loco | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | GRD | GEN | S1 | S2 | S3 | S4 | S5 | S6 | S7 | S8 | S9 | S10 | S11 | S12 | S13 | S14 | B1 | B2 | B3 | A1 | GEN | GRD |
