Visakhapatnam–Tatanagar Weekly Superfast Express

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Visakhapatnam - Tatanagar Weekly Superfast Express
Overview
Service type Superfast Express
First service5 January 2014;9 years ago (2014-01-05)
Current operator(s) East Coast Railway
Route
Termini Visakhapatnam (VSKP)
Tatanagar (TATA)
Stops20
Distance travelled865 km (537 mi)
Average journey time15 hours 25 minutes
Service frequencyWeekly
Train number(s)20815 / 20816
On-board services
Class(es) AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesE-Catering is Only Available at Visakhapatnam, Vizianagram & Tatanagar
Observation facilitiesLarge windows
Baggage facilitiesBelow Seats
Technical
Rolling stock LHB coach
Track gauge 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed57 km/h (35 mph) average including halts
Route map
(Visakhapatnam - Tatanagar) Express Route map.jpg

The 20815 / 20816 Visakhapatnam - Tatanagar Weekly Superfast Express is an intercity train of the Indian Railways connecting Visakhapatnam Junction in Andhra Pradesh and Tatanagar of Jharkhand. It is currently being operated with 20816/20815 train numbers on a weekly basis. [1] [2] [3]

Contents

Service

The 20816/Visakhapatnam - Tatanagar Weekly SF Express has an average speed of 57 km/h and covers 865 km in 15 hrs 05 mins. [4] 20815/Tatanagar - Visakhapatnam Weekly SF Express has an average speed of 56 km/h and covers 865 km in 15 hrs 25 mins. [5]

Route & Halts

Coach Composition

The train had standard LHB rakes with a max speed of 130 kmph. The train consists of 21 coaches:

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Traction

Train is hauled by a Visakhapatnam Loco Shed based WAP-7 Locomotive.

Notes

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    2. Passengers tweet travel woes
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