The 22873 / 74 Digha–Visakhapatnam Express is a Superfast train belonging to South Coast Railway zone that runs between and in India.
It operates as train number 22873 from Digha to Visakhapatnam and as train number 22874 in the reverse direction, serving the states of West Bengal, Odisha and Andhra Pradesh.
Coaches The 22873 / 74 Digha–Visakhapatnam Express has one AC 2 tier, two AC 3 tier, eight sleeper coaches, six general unreserved and two SLR (seating with luggage rake) coaches . It does not carry a pantry car.
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 22873 Digha–Visakhapatnam Express covers the distance of in 15 hours 05 mins (62 km/h) and in 15 hours 35 mins as the 22874 Visakhapatnam–Digha Express (60 km/h).
As the average speed of the train is higher than , as per railway rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.
Routing The 22873 / 74 Digha–Visakhapatnam Express runs from Digha via Tamluk Junction, , , to Visakhapatnam.
Traction As the route is electrified, a Visakhapatnam-based WAP-7 electric locomotive pulls the train to its destination.
References
External links 22873 Digha–Visakhapatnam Express at India Rail Info 22874 Visakhapatnam–Digha Express at India Rail Info