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]

Rajkot–Coimbatore Express
Overview
Service typeExpress
First service15 August 1998 (1998-08-15)
Current operator(s)Southern Railway
Route
TerminiRajkot Junction (RJT)
Coimbatore Junction (CBE)
Stops34
Distance travelled2,217 km (1,378 mi)
Average journey time40 hours 45 minutes
Service frequencyWeekly
Train number(s)16613 / 16614
On-board services
Class(es)AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesE-catering
On-board catering
Observation facilitiesRake sharing with 16617/16618 Coimbatore–Rameswaram Express
Technical
Rolling stockICF coach
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed55 km/h (34 mph) average with halts
Route map
(Coimbatore–Rajkot) Express route map

Coach composition

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

Service

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.

Route and halts

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 – 13th Sleeper class coach
  • 16613 Rajkot–Coimbatore Express – at Vasai Road
    16613 Rajkot–Coimbatore Express – at Vasai Road
  • 16613 Rajkot–Coimbatore Express – AC 3 tier coach
    16613 Rajkot–Coimbatore Express – AC 3 tier coach

Schedule
Train numberStation codeDeparture stationDeparture timeDeparture dayArrival stationArrival timeArrival day
16613RJTRajkot Junction05:30 AMSunCoimbatore Junction21:30 PMMon
16614CBECoimbatore Junction00:15 AMFriRajkot Junction17:50 PMSat

Traction

Both trains are hauled by an Electric Loco Shed, Erode-based WAP-4 locomotive from end to end.

Rake sharing

The train shares its rake with 16617/16618 Coimbatore–Rameswaram Express.

References
  1. "16613/Rajkot–Coimbatore Express". India Rail Info.
  2. "16614/Coimbatore–Rajkot Express". India Rail Info.


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