Coimbatore–Tuticorin Link Express

Coimbatore–Tuticorin Link Express (Train Nos 22669/22670) is a daily express train run by Indian Railways between Coimbatore city Junction and Thoothukudi in Tamil Nadu. The train made its inaugural run on 11 June 2011. Now, i.e. from 28.06.2017, it was upgraded as superfast express train.

Coimbatore–Thoothukudi Link Express

Overview
Service type	superfast express
Locale	Tamil Nadu
First service	11 June 2011 (2011-06-11)
Last service	2019 January 1
Current operator	Southern Railways
Route
Termini	Coimbatore city Junction Thoothukudi
Stops	14
Distance travelled	466 km (290 mi)
Average journey time	8 hours 25 minutes
Service frequency	daily
Train number	22669/22670
On-board services
Classes	Sleeper, A/C Sleeper
Seating arrangements	Yes
Sleeping arrangements	Yes
Auto-rack arrangements	No
Catering facilities	No
Observation facilities	No
Entertainment facilities	No
Baggage facilities	Yes
Technical
Rolling stock	ICF Coach & WAP 4/WDP 4B
Track gauge	1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Electrification	Yes
Operating speed	47 km/h (29 mph) average with halts

Service and schedule

The train runs daily covering the total distance of 461 kilometres (286 mi) in approximately 9 hours.

Train number	Station code	Departure station	Departure time	Departure day	Arrival station	Arrival time	Arrival day
22669	TN	Tuticorin	10:35 PM	Daily	Coimbatore	7:20 AM	Daily (next day)
22670	CBE	Coimbatore	7:20 PM	Daily	Tuticorin	3:55 AM	Daily (next day)

Route and stations

This train passes through 14 intermediate stations including Tiruppur, Erode, Karur, Dindigul, Madurai, Virudhunagar, Kovilpatti, and Vanchi Maniyachchi.

Coach and rake

The Coimbatore–Tuticorin express has no rake sharing arrangement. The train is pulled by Erode WAP-4 or Golden Rock WDP-4.