Rajkot–Coimbatore_Express
The 16613 / 16614 Rajkot–Coimbatore Express is an Express train run by Indian Railways between Coimbatore Junction in Tamil Nadu and Rajkot Junction in Gujarat. The train made its inaugural run on 15 August 1998.[1][2]
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| Overview | |||||
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| Service type | Express | ||||
| First service | 15 August 1998; 25 years ago (1998-08-15) | ||||
| Current operator(s) | Southern Railway | ||||
| Route | |||||
| Termini | Rajkot Junction (RJT) Coimbatore Junction (CBE) | ||||
| Stops | 34 | ||||
| Distance travelled | 2,217 km (1,378 mi) | ||||
| Average journey time | 40 hours 45 minutes | ||||
| Service frequency | Weekly | ||||
| Train number(s) | 16613 / 16614 | ||||
| On-board services | |||||
| Class(es) | AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved | ||||
| Seating arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Catering facilities | E-catering On-board catering | ||||
| Observation facilities | Rake sharing with 16617/16618 Coimbatore–Rameswaram Express | ||||
| Technical | |||||
| Rolling stock | ICF coach | ||||
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) | ||||
| Operating speed | 55 km/h (34 mph) average with halts | ||||
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The train has standard ICF rakes with max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 22 coaches :
- 1 AC II Tier
- 3 AC III Tier
- 13 Sleeper coaches
- 3 General Unreserved
- 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake
The 16613/Rajkot–Coimbatore Express has an average speed of 55 km/h and covers 2217 km in 40 hrs 00 mins.
The 16614/Coimbatore–Rajkot Express has an average speed of 53 km/h and covers 2217 km in 41 hrs 35 mins.
The 16613/14 Rajkot–Coimbatore Express runs from Rajkot Junction via Surendranagar Junction, Ahmedabad Junction, Vadodara Junction, Vasai Road, Kalyan Junction, Pune Junction, Kalaburagi Junction, Wadi Junction, Raichur Junction, Guntakal Junction, Gooty Junction, Dharmavaram Junction, Yelahanka Junction, Krishnarajapuram, Bangarapet Junction, Salem Junction, Erode Junction to Coimbatore Junction and vice versa.
- 16613 Rajkot–Coimbatore Express – 13th Sleeper class coach
- 16613 Rajkot–Coimbatore Express – at Vasai Road
- 16613 Rajkot–Coimbatore Express – AC 3 tier coach
| Train number | Station code | Departure station | Departure time | Departure day | Arrival station | Arrival time | Arrival day |
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| 16613 | RJT | Rajkot Junction | 05:30 AM | Sun | Coimbatore Junction | 21:30 PM | Mon |
| 16614 | CBE | Coimbatore Junction | 00:15 AM | Fri | Rajkot Junction | 17:50 PM | Sat |
Both trains are hauled by an Electric Loco Shed, Erode-based WAP-4 locomotive from end to end.
The train shares its rake with 16617/16618 Coimbatore–Rameswaram Express.
- "16613/Rajkot–Coimbatore Express". India Rail Info.
- "16614/Coimbatore–Rajkot Express". India Rail Info.
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