Ernakulam–Bilaspur Superfast Express

The 22816 / 22815 Ernakulam–Bilaspur Superfast Express is a Superfast Express train that runs between Ernakulam Junction and Bilaspur Junction. The train belongs to the South East Central Railway zone of Indian Railways.

It operates as train number 22816 from Ernakulam Junction to Bilaspur Junction and as train number 22815 in the reverse direction, serving the states of Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Maharashtra & Chhattisgarh.

Coaches
The 22816 / 15 Ernakulam–Bilaspur Express has one AC 2-tier, two AC 3-tier, 12 sleeper class, four general unreserved and two SLR (seating with luggage rake) coaches and two high capacity parcel van 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 22816 Ernakulam Junction–Bilaspur Junction Express covers the distance of 2151 km in 58 hours 50 mins (51 km/h) and in 54 hours 45 mins as the 22815 Bilaspur Junction–Ernakulam Junction (55 km/h).

As the average speed of the train is below 55 km/h, as per railway rules, its fare doesn't includes a Superfast surcharge.

Routing
The 22816 / 15 runs from Ernakulam Junction via Palakkad Junction, Coimbatore Junction, Renigunta Junction, Vijayawada Junction, Balharshah Junction, Nagpur Junction, Gondia Junction, Raipur Junction to Bilaspur Junction.

Traction
As the route is fully electrified, a Bhilai Loco Shed-based WAP-7 electric locomotive powers the train for its entire journey.