Rajkot–Coimbatore Express

Rajkot–Coimbatore Express
Overview
Service type Express
First service 15 August 1998 (1998-08-15)
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

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, 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.

References

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