Service type Superfast Current operator(s) Western Railways Stops 26 | First service 30 March 2010 Start Hapa End Tirunelveli Junction | |
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The 12997/12998 Hapa Tirunelveli Superfast Express is an express train operated by Indian Railways that runs between Hapa and Tirunelveli Junction in India.
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It operates as train number 19578 from Hapa to Tirunelveli Junction and as train number 19577 from Tirunelveli Junction to Hapa.
Coaches
The train has one air conditioned (AC) two-tier coach, two AC three-tier coaches, a sleeper coach, and eight general unreserved coaches. As with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.
Service
The 12998 service covers 2,730 kilometres (1,700 mi) in 49 hours at an average speed of 55.71 kilometres per hour (34.62 mph) and takes 48 hours 30 minutes at an average speed of 56.29 kilometres per hour (34.98 mph) as the 12997 service. As the average speed of the train is above 55 kilometres per hour (34 mph), per Indian Railway rules, its fare includes a "super-fast" surcharge.
Traction
The train is diesel hauled throughout its run. A Vatva based WDM 3A hauls the train end to end.
Schedule
The train departs Hapa every Friday and Saturday and arrives at Tirunelveli Junction at the third day. In return, the train departs Tirunelveli Junction every Monday and Tuesday and arrives the destination on the third day.