Dharti Aaba AC Superfast Express
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | AC Express |
| First service | October 27, 2016 |
| Current operator(s) | South Eastern Railways |
| Route | |
| Termini | Hatia Ernakulam Junction |
| Stops | 27 |
| Distance travelled | 2,246 km (1,396 mi) |
| Average journey time | 24 hours |
| Service frequency | Once in a week. |
| Train number(s) | 22837 / 22838 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC 2 tier and AC 3 tier |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Auto-rack arrangements | No |
| Catering facilities | Yes |
| Baggage facilities | Storage space under berth |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | Standard LHB Coaches |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Electrification | Yes |
| Operating speed | 110 km/h (68 mph) maximum ,55 km/h (34 mph), including halts |
The 22837 / 38 Hatia Ernakulam Junction Dharti Aaba AC Superfast Express is a Superfast express train of the AC Express series belonging to Indian Railways - South Eastern Railway zone that runs between Hatia and Ernakulam Junction in India.[1]
It operates as train number 22837 from Hatia to Ernakulam Junction and as train number 22838 in the reverse direction serving the states of Jharkhand, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu & Kerala.
Coaches
The 22837/ 38 Hatia Ernakulam Junction Dharti Aaba AC Superfast Express has 10 AC 3 tier, 3 AC 2 Tier & 2 End on Generator Coaches. It carries a Pantry car coach .
As is customary with most train services in India, Coach Composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.
| Loco | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
EOG | A1 | A2 | A3 | PC | B1 | B2 | B3 | B4 | B5 | B6 | B7 | B8 | B9 | B10 | EOG |
- EOG consists of Luggage and Generator Coach
- B consists of AC 3 Tier Coach
- PC consists of Pantry Car Coach
- A consists of AC 2 Tier Coach
Service
The 22837 Hatia Ernakulam Junction Dharti Aaba AC Superfast Express covers the distance of 2,246 km (1,396 mi) in 40 hours 40 mins (55.00 km/hr) & in 40 hours 45 mins as 22838 Ernakulam Junction Hatia Dharti Aaba AC Superfast Express (55.00 km/hr).
As the average speed of the train is above 55 km/h (34 mph), as per Indian Railway rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.
Routeing
The 22837 / 38 Hatia Ernakulam Junction Dharti Aaba AC Superfast Express runs from Hatia via Rourkela, Sambalpur Junction, Titlagarh, Visakhapatnam, Eluru, Vijayawada Junction, Renigunta Junction, Coimbatore Junction to Ernakulam Junction.[2]
Traction
As the route is partially electrified, a Visakhapatnam-based WDM 3A diesel locomotive powers the train up to Visakhapatnam and after that a WAP 1 Arakkonam based electric locomotive powers the train up to its destination.
Operation
22837 Hatia Ernakulam Junction Dharti Aaba AC Superfast Express leaves Hatia every Monday & arriving Ernakulam Junction on third day.
22838 Ernakulam Junction Hatia Dharti Aaba AC Superfast Express leaves Ernakulam Junction every Thursday & arriving Hatia on second day.
References
External links
- 22837 Dharti Aaba AC Express at India Rail Info
- 22838 Dharti Aaba AC Express at India Rail Info
