Ernakulam–Patna Superfast Express (via Nagpur)

Ernakulam-Patna Superfast Express (via Nagpur)

Overview
Service type	Superfast
First service	2 May 1989 (1989-05-02)
Current operator(s)	Southern Railway
Route
Termini	Ernakulam Junction (ERS) Patna Junction (PNBE)
Stops	35
Distance travelled	3,047 km (1,893 mi)
Average journey time	54 hrs 30 mins
Service frequency	Weekly.
Train number(s)	22669 / 22670
On-board services
Class(es)	AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangements	Yes
Sleeping arrangements	Yes
Catering facilities	Available
Observation facilities	Large windows
Baggage facilities	No
Other facilities	Below the seats
Technical
Rolling stock	LHB coach
Track gauge	1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed	57 km/h (35 mph) average including halts.

The 22669 / 22670 Ernakulam-Patna Superfast Express (via Nagpur) is an Express train belonging to Indian Railways Southern zone that runs between Ernakulam Junction and Patna Junction in India.

It operates as train number 22669 from Ernakulam Junction to Patna Junction and as train number 22670 in the reverse direction, serving the states of Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh & Bihar.

Coaches

The 22669 / 22670 Express has two AC 2-tier, five AC 3-tier, seven sleeper class, four general unreserved and two SLR (seating with luggage rake) coaches and two high capacity parcel van coaches. It carries a pantry car.

As is customary with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.

Service

The 22669 Ernakulam Patna SF Express covers the distance of 3,047 km (1,893 mi) in 54 hours 35 mins (55 km/h) and in 53 hours 10 mins as the 22760 Patna Ernakulam SF (57 km/h).

As the average speed of the train is 57 km/h (35 mph)

Schedule

Train number	Station code	Departure station	Departure time	Departure day	Arrival station	Arrival time	Arrival day
22669	ERS	Ernakulam Junction	11:55 PM	Saturday	Patna Junction	6:30 AM	Tuesday
22670	PNBE	Patna Junction	4:30 PM	Tuesday	Ernakulam Junction	09:40 PM	Thursday

Direction reversals

PRYJ – Prayagraj Junction.

Routing

The 22669/22670 runs from Ernakulam Junction via Palakkad Junction, Coimbatore Junction, Katpadi Junction, Perambur railway station, Vijayawada Junction, Khammam, Warangal, Ramagundam, Nagpur Junction, Itarsi Junction, Jabalpur Junction, Allahabad Junction, Varanasi Junction to Patna Junction.

Traction

As the route is fully electrified, it is hauled by an Erode Loco Shed-based WAP-7 electric locomotive on its entire journey.

External links

• 16359 Ernakulam Patna Express at India Rail Info
• 16360 Patna Ernakulam Express at India Rail Info