The 19567 / 19568 Okha - Tuticorin
Vivek Express
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It operates as train number 19567 from to and as train number 19568 in the reverse direction serving the states of
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Coach composition
The train has standard LHB rakes with a max speed of 130 kmph. The train consists of 21 coaches :
* 1 AC II Tier
* 4 AC III Tier
* 10 Sleeper Coaches
* 4 General Unreserved
* 2 EoG (Seating cum Luggage Rake)
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 19567/Tuticorin - Okha Vivek Express has an average speed of 51 km/h and covers 2711 km in 53 hrs 05 mins.
The 19568/Okha - Tuticorin Vivek Express has an average speed of 53 km/h and covers 2711 km in 51 hrs 35 mins.
''Southern Railway'', 1 March 2017
As the average speed of the train is lower than , as per railway rules, its fare doesn't include a Superfast surcharge.
Route
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Schedule
Traction
The entire route is now fully electrified, it is hauled by a Electric Loco Shed, Vadodara, Vadodara Loco Shed based WAP-5
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or Valsad Loco Shed based WAP-4
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electric locomotive from end to end.
Direction reversal
The train is reverses it's direction once at;
* Erode Junction
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References
External links
19567 Vivek Express
at India Rail Info
19568 Vivek Express
at India Rail Info
Transport in Okha
Rail transport in Gujarat
Rail transport in Maharashtra
Rail transport in Karnataka
Rail transport in Andhra Pradesh
Rail transport in Tamil Nadu
Transport in Thoothukudi
Vivek Express trains
Railway services introduced in 2011
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