Shalimar Sf Exp 22641 Train Schedule

SHALIMAR SF EXP (22641) runs from Thiruvananthapuram to Kolkata. It departs from Trivandrum Central station (TVC) at 16:55 and arrives at Kolkata Shalimar station (SHM) at 12:30. SHALIMAR SF EXP takes 48 hrs to cover the distance of 2560 km between Thiruvananthapuram and Kolkata. It is a superfast train. The average speed of this train is 53.333333333333336 kmph. It has classes Second AC (2A), Third AC (3A), Third Economy (3E) and Sleeper (SL). This train runs on Thursday and Saturday. Final chart for SHALIMAR SF EXP is prepared at Thiruvananthapuram usually 3-4 hours before train departure time.

SHALIMAR SF EXP runs with an LHB Rake and has a total of 22 coaches. It has 4 second seating unreserved coaches, 4 third ac coaches, 2 second ac coaches, 6 sleeper coaches and 1 pantry car coach. The engine of the train reverses at Vishakapatnam station. The full coach composition is:

Engine--SLR--GS--GS--B1--B2--B3--B4--M1--M2--M3--A1--A2--S1--PC--S2--S3--S4--S5--S6--GS--GS--EOG

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