Thiruvananthpuram–Korba Express

The 22648 / 47 Thiruvananthapuram Central–Korba Express is a Express express train belonging to Indian Railways Southern zone that runs between Thiruvananthapuram Central and Korba in India.

It operates as train number 22648 from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Korba and as train number 22647 in the reverse direction, serving the states of Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh.

Coaches
The 22648 / 47 Kochuveli–Korba Express has one AC 2-tier, three AC 3-tier, 11 sleeper class, three general unreserved and two SLR (seating with luggage rake) coaches. It has 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 22648 Kochuveli –Korba Express covers the distance of 2513 km in 45 hours 20 mins (51 km/h) and in 45 hours 35 mins as the 22647 Korba–Thiruvananthapuram Central (55 km/h).

As the average speed of the train is equal to 55 km/h, as per railway rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.

Routing
The 22648 / 47 runs from Thiruvananthapuram Central via Kollam Junction, chengannur, kottayam, Ernakulam Town, Shoranur Junction, Coimbatore Junction, Chennai Central, Vijayawada Junction, Khammam, Balharshah Junction, Nagpur Junction, Raipur Junction, Bilaspur Junction to Korba.

Traction
As the route is fully electrified, an Erode or Royapuram-based WAP-4 or WAP-7 powers the train up to its entire journey. The train changes direction (loco reversal) at Chennai Central (MAS).