The 22631 / 22632 Anuvrat AC Superfast Express is an AC Express train belonging to

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that runs between and in India. This is the second longest running AC Superfast Express in India after the extension of Lokmanya Tilak Terminus–Agartala AC Express to

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. It operates as train number 22631 from Madurai Junction to Bikaner Junction and as train number 22632 in the reverse direction, serving the states of

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. Initially this train use to originate from , after which Indian Railways extended its origin from Madurai Junction till Bikaner Junction.

Coaches

The 22631 / 22632 Anuvrat AC Express has 1 AC First Class, 4 AC 2 tier, 14 AC 3 tier and 2 End on Generators. It also carries a

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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 22631 Anuvrat AC Express covers the distance of in 54 hours 00 mins (56 km/h) and in 52 hours 40 mins as 22632 Anuvrat AC Express (58 km/h). As the average speed of the train is above , as per Indian Railways rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.

Route & halts

The 22631 / 22632 Anuvrat AC Express runs from Madurai Junction via Tiruchirappalli Junction railway station, Tiruchchirappalli Junction,

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Direction reversal

The train reverses its direction twice at; * * .

Traction

As the route is fully electrified, it is hauled by a Electric Loco Shed, Royapuram, Royapuram Loco Shed or Erode Loco Shed based

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electric locomotive on its entire journey.

Schedule

*22631 Anuvrat AC Express runs from Madurai Junction every Thursday 11.55 hrs reaching Bikaner Junction on the Saturday at 16.00 hr

*22632 Anuvrat AC Express runs from Bikaner Junction every Sunday at 15.00 hrs reaching Madurai Junction on Tuesday at 18.30 hr

References

* http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-tamilnadu/new-weekly-train-service-between-chennai-central-bikaner/article5817200.ece * https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FM4q2HGiKGA * https://web.archive.org/web/20140523061629/http://www.sr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&dcd=1924&id=0%2C4%2C268 * http://trainspy.com/static/train/22631/BKN-AC-SF-EXP

External links

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