| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | AC Express |
| First service | 27 October 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 coach |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Electrification | Yes |
| Operating speed | 130 km/h (81 mph) maximum, 57 km/h (35 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 and Kerala.
Coaches
The Train Rake has LHB coach.The Train has 18 Coaches with the following composition:
- 17 3E coaches.
- 1 Pantry Car
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/h) and in 40 hours 45 mins as 22838 Ernakulam Junction–Hatia Dharti Aaba AC Superfast Express (55.00 km/h).
As the average speed of the train is above 55 km/h (34 mph), as per Indian Railways rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.
Important Halts Of This Train
Traction
From Hatia To Visakhapatnam,Tatanagar Loco Shed base WAP 7 Locomotive Hauls And Visakhapatnam to Ernakulam,Royapuram Loco Shed Base WAP 7 Entire Its Journey.
Operation
- 22837 Hatia–Ernakulam Junction Dharti Aaba AC Superfast Express leaves Hatia every Monday and arrives Ernakulam Junction on third day.
- 22838 Ernakulam Junction–Hatia Dharti Aaba AC Superfast Express leaves Ernakulam Junction every Thursday and arrives Hatia on second day.
References
- ↑ , patrika.com, 26 Dec 2016
External links
- 22837 Dharti Aaba AC Express at India Rail Info
- 22838 Dharti Aaba AC Express at India Rail Info
