Hisar–Coimbatore AC Superfast Express

The 22475 / 22476 Hisar–Coimbatore AC Superfast Express[1] (previously Bikaner–Coimbatore AC Superfast Express) is a fully air conditioned, Superfast Express train operated by the Bikaner Division of North Western Railway zone of Indian Railways.

Hisar–Coimbatore AC Superfast Express
Overview
Service typeAC Superfast
First service
Current operator(s)North Western Railway
Route
TerminiHisar Junction (HSR)
Coimbatore Junction (CBE)
Stops36
Distance travelled2,783 km (1,729 mi)
Average journey time48 hours 40 minutes
Service frequencyWeekly
Train number(s)22475 / 22476
On-board services
Class(es)AC first, AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier
Seating arrangementsNo
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesAvailable
Observation facilitiesLarge windows
Baggage facilitiesAvailable
Other facilitiesBelow the seats
Technical
Rolling stockLHB coach
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed57 km/h (35 mph) average including halts

The train connects Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, Goa, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Rajasthan, and Haryana.

Train numbered 22475 starts from Hisar Junction at 12:50 hrs on Wednesdays and reaches Coimbatore Junction at 17:10 hrs on Fridays. For the return journey, train numbered 22476 leaves Coimbatore Junction at 12:45 hrs on Saturdays and reaches Hisar Junction at 16:00 hrs on Mondays. This train got its LHB coach from 9 August 2018. This train is operated through Konkan Railway route. It covers distance of 2783 km.

Route & halts

Schedule
Train numberStation codeDeparture stationDeparture timeDeparture dayArrival station codeArrival stationArrival timeArrival day
22475HSRHisar Junction12.50 PMWednesdayCBECoimbatore Junction02:40 PMFriday
22476CBECoimbatore Junction02:55 PMSaturdayHSRHisar Junction04:00 PMMonday

Traction

As the route is fully electrified, it is hauled by a Bhagat Ki Kothi Loco Shed based WAP-7 electric locomotive on its entire journey.

Direction reversal

The train reverses its direction once at;

References
  1. "Coimbatore–Bikaner Exp extended to Hissar". The Hindu. 3 August 2018. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 6 August 2018.
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