The 22643 / 22644 Ernakulam–Patna Superfast Express is an express train belonging to Indian Railways southern zone that runs between and in India.
Varanasi-Tirupati Express was extended (on one day) to/from Cochin with effect from 1-11-1989 https://164.100.77.150/bitstream/123456789/261303/1/PQ_152_22121989_U41_p85_p85.pdf
It operates as train number 22643 from Ernakulam Junction to Patna Junction and as train number 22644 in the reverse direction, serving the states of Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, West Bengal, Jharkhand and Bihar.
Rake sharing It has rake sharing with 12683/4 Ernakulam–Sir M Visvesvaraya Terminal Superfast Express and 16337/8 Ernakulam–Okha Express. It is maintained at Ernakulam (ERMCD) and uses 4 rakes alongside its RSA.
Coach composition The train has standard LHB rakes with a maximum speed of 130 km/h. The train consists of 22 coaches. It was hauled by WAP-7 or WDP-4B 2 AC II Tier 3 AC III Tier 12 Sleeper coaches 2 General Unreserved 1 Seating cum Luggage Rake 1 Pantry Car 1 Generator Car
References
External links 22643 Ernakulam Patna Express at India Rail Info 22644 Patna Ernakulam Express at India Rail Info