Ernakulam–Hazrat Nizamuddin Express

Ernakulam Junction–Hazrat Nizamuddin Superfast Express
Overview
Service typeExpress
First service11 February 2015; 9 years ago (2015-02-11)[1]
Current operator(s)Southern Railways
Route
TerminiErnakulam Junction (ERS)
Hazrat Nizamuddin (NZM)
Stops22
Distance travelled3,149 km (1,957 mi)
Average journey time44 hours 25 minutes
Service frequencyWeekly
Train number(s)22655 / 22656
On-board services
Class(es)AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, AC Economy, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesNo
Other facilitiesBelow the seats
Technical
Rolling stockLHB coach
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed60 km/h (37 mph), including halts
Route map

The 22655 / 22656 Ernakulam Junction–Hazrat Nizamuddin Superfast Express is an express Express train belonging to Indian Railways – Southern Railway zone that runs between Ernakulam Junction and Hazrat Nizamuddin in India. It was announced in 2014–15 Railway budget.[2]

It operates as train number 22655 from Ernakulam Junction to Hazrat Nizamuddin and as train number 22656 in the reverse direction, serving the states of Kerala, Karnataka, Goa, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana & Delhi.[3]

Earlier it used to run as TVC-NZM Express but later, TVC-ERS was cut off.[4]

Coaches

The 22655 / 56 Ernakulam Junction–Hazrat Nizamuddin Superfast Express has two AC 2 tier, five AC 3 tier, four Sleeper class, seven AC Economy class, two General Class and two EOG coaches. It does not carry a pantry car.[5]

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

Service

22655 Ernakulam Junction–Hazrat Nizamuddin Superfast Express covers the distance of 2,638 km (1,639 mi) in 44 hours 25 mins (60 km/h) and in 45 hours 35 mins as 22656 Hazrat Nizamuddin–Ernakulam Junction Superfast Express (58 km/h).[6]

Routeing

The 22655 / 56 Ernakulam Junction–Hazrat Nizamuddin Superfast Express runs from Shoranur Junction, Mangalore Junction, Madgaon Junction, Panvel, Vasai Road, Vadodara Junction, Kota Junction, Mathura Junction to Hazrat Nizamuddin.

References

  1. ^ "Railway Minister Flags Off Five More New Trains". Government of India. Press Information Bureau. Retrieved 11 February 2015.
  2. ^ "Seventy Three New Trains Introduced". Government of India. Press Information Bureau. Retrieved 12 February 2014.
  3. ^ [1], thehindu.com, 12 February 2015
  4. ^ IGNATIOUS, JIBIN. "22655/Ernakulam - Hazrat Nizamuddin SF Express (PT) - South to Hazrat Nizamuddin SR/Southern Zone - Railway Enquiry". indiarailinfo.com. Retrieved 6 August 2023.
  5. ^ [2], indiatimes.com, 7 October 2015
  6. ^ [3], Western Railway, 13 February 2015