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	\| operator = [[Southern Railway zone]]		\| operator = [[Southern Railway zone]]
	\| ridership =		\| ridership =
	\| start = {{~~rws~~\|Chennai Central}} (~~'''~~MAS~~'''~~)		\| start = {{stnlnk\|Chennai Central}} (MAS)
	\| stops = 18		\| stops = 18
	\| end = {{~~rws~~\|Nagercoil Junction}} (~~'''~~NCJ~~'''~~)		\| end = {{stnlnk\|Nagercoil Junction}} (NCJ)
	\| distance = {{convert\|923\|km\|0\|abbr=on}}		\| distance = {{convert\|923\|km\|0\|abbr=on}}
	\| journey time = 16h 45m		\| journey time = 16h 45m
	\| frequency = Weekly {{efn\|Runs one days in a week for every direction.}}		\| frequency = Weekly {{efn\|Runs one days in a week for every direction.}}
	\| class = AC 1st , AC 3 Tier, Sleeper ~~Class~~, General Unreserved		\| class = AC 1st, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
	\| seating = No		\| seating = No
	\| sleeping = Yes		\| sleeping = Yes
	\| autorack =		\| autorack =
	\| catering = On-board ~~Catering~~ <br> E-~~Catering~~		\| catering = On-board catering <br> E-catering
	\| observation = [[ICF ~~Coaches~~\|ICF]]-CBC ~~Rake~~		\| observation = [[ICF coaches\|ICF]]-CBC rake
	\| entertainment = No		\| entertainment = No
	\| baggage = No		\| baggage = No
	\| other facilities= Below the seats		\| other facilities= Below the seats
	\| stock = 2		\| stock = 2
	\| gauge = {{~~RailGauge~~\|1676mm\|al=on\|allk=on}}		\| gauge = {{track gauge\|1676mm\|al=on\|allk=on}}
	\| electrification =		\| electrification =
	\| trainnumber = 12689/12690		\| trainnumber = 12689/12690
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	}}		}}

	The '''Chennai ~~Central - Nagercoil~~ Superfast Express''' is a [[Superfast Express trains in India\|Superfast]] train belonging to [[Southern Railway zone]] that runs between ~~[[Chennai Central railway station~~\|Chennai Central]] and ~~[[Nagercoil railway station~~\|Nagercoil]] in [[India]]. It is currently being operated with 12689/12690 train numbers on a weekly basis.<ref name="indiatimes">{{cite web\|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/madurai/Additional-sleeper-coaches-for-four-express-trains/articleshow/46631795.cms\|title=Additional sleeper coaches for four express trains\|website=Times of India\|accessdate=2017-08-15}}</ref><ref name="thehindu">{{cite web\|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-tamilnadu/crack-on-rail-line-delays-train/article7620906.ece\|title=Crack on rail line delays train - TAMIL NADU\|website=The Hindu\|accessdate=2017-08-15}}</ref><ref name="thehindu2">{{cite web\|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-tamilnadu/additional-coaches-in-trains/article7009479.ece\|title=Additional coaches in trains - TAMIL NADU\|website=The Hindu\|accessdate=2017-08-15}}</ref>		The '''Chennai Central–Nagercoil Superfast Express''' is a [[Superfast Express trains in India\|Superfast]] train belonging to [[Southern Railway zone]] that runs between {{stnlnk\|Chennai Central}} and {{stnlnk\|Nagercoil}} in India. It is currently being operated with 12689/12690 train numbers on a weekly basis.<ref name="indiatimes">{{cite web\|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/madurai/Additional-sleeper-coaches-for-four-express-trains/articleshow/46631795.cms\|title=Additional sleeper coaches for four express trains\|website=Times of India\|accessdate=2017-08-15}}</ref><ref name="thehindu">{{cite web\|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-tamilnadu/crack-on-rail-line-delays-train/article7620906.ece\|title=Crack on rail line delays train – TAMIL NADU\|website=The Hindu\|accessdate=2017-08-15}}</ref><ref name="thehindu2">{{cite web\|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-tamilnadu/additional-coaches-in-trains/article7009479.ece\|title=Additional coaches in trains – TAMIL NADU\|website=The Hindu\|accessdate=2017-08-15}}</ref>

	== Service==		== Service==

	The 12689/Chennai Central Nagercoil SF Express has an average speed of 55 km/h and covers 923 km in 16h 45m. The 12690/~~Nagercoil - Chennai~~ Central SF Express has an average speed of 55 km/hr and covers 923 km in 16h 45m.		The 12689/Chennai Central Nagercoil Superfast Express has an average speed of 55 km/h and covers 923 km in 16h 45m. The 12690/Nagercoil–Chennai Central Superfast Express has an average speed of 55 km/hr and covers 923 km in 16h 45m.

	== Route and halts ==		== Route and halts ==
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	The important halts of the train are:		The important halts of the train are:

	* {{~~rws~~\|Chennai ~~central~~ }}		* {{stnlnk\|Chennai Central}}
	* {{~~rws~~\|Arakkonam Junction}}		* {{stnlnk\|Arakkonam Junction}}
	* Katpadi Junction		* Katpadi Junction
	* Jolarpettai Junction		* Jolarpettai Junction
	* {{~~rws~~\|Salem Junction}}		* {{stnlnk\|Salem Junction}}
	*~~[[Namakkal railway station~~\|Namakkal]]		* {{stnlnk\|Namakkal}}
	* {{~~rws~~\|Karur Junction}}		* {{stnlnk\|Karur Junction}}
	* {{~~rws~~\|Tiruchirappalli Junction}}		* {{stnlnk\|Tiruchirappalli Junction}}
	* {{~~rws~~\|Madurai Junction}}		* {{stnlnk\|Madurai Junction}}
	* {{~~rws~~\|Tirunelveli Junction}}		* {{stnlnk\|Tirunelveli Junction}}
	* {{~~rws~~\|Nagercoil Junction}}		* {{stnlnk\|Nagercoil Junction}}

	==Coach ~~composite~~==		==Coach composition==

	The train has standard ICF rakes with max speed of 110 km/h. The train consists of 14 coaches:		The train has standard ICF rakes with max speed of 110 km/h. The train consists of 14 coaches:
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	* 1 AC 1st class		* 1 AC 1st class
	* 2 AC III Tier		* 2 AC III Tier
	* 9 Sleeper ~~Coaches~~		* 9 Sleeper coaches
	* 6 General Unreserved		* 6 General Unreserved
	* 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake		* 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake
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	== Traction==		== Traction==

	Both trains are hauled by a [[Electric Loco Shed, Royapuram\|Royapuram Loco Shed]] based [[WAP-7]] or [[WAP-4]] electric locomotive from [[Chennai]] to [[Salem, Tamil Nadu\|Salem]]. From Salem train is hauled by an [[Diesel Loco Shed, Erode\|Erode Loco Shed]] based [[WDM 3A]] diesel locomotive.		Both trains are hauled by a [[Electric Loco Shed, Royapuram\|Royapuram Loco Shed]]-based [[WAP-7]] or [[WAP-4]] electric locomotive from Chennai to [[Salem, Tamil Nadu\|Salem]]. From Salem, train is hauled by an [[Diesel Loco Shed, Erode\|Erode Loco Shed]]-based [[WDM-3A]] diesel locomotive.

	~~== Notes ==~~
	~~{{notelist}}~~

	== See also ==		== See also ==
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	* [[Chennai Egmore railway station]]		* [[Chennai Egmore railway station]]
	* [[Nagercoil Junction railway station]]		* [[Nagercoil Junction railway station]]
	* [[Chennai ~~Egmore - Kanniyakumari~~ Superfast Express]]		* [[Chennai Egmore–Kanniyakumari Superfast Express]]
	* [[Chennai ~~Egmore - Nagercoil~~ Weekly Superfast Express]]		* [[Chennai Egmore–Nagercoil Weekly Superfast Express]]
	* [[~~Tambaram-Nagercoil~~ Superfast Express]]		* [[Tambaram–Nagercoil Superfast Express]]
	* [[Island Express (train)\|Island Express]]		* [[Island Express (train)\|Island Express]]

			== Notes ==
			{{notelist}}

	== References ==		== References ==
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	== External links ==		== External links ==

	* [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/1146 12689/Chennai ~~Central Nagercoil~~ (Weekly) SF Express]		* [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/1146 12689/Chennai Central–Nagercoil (Weekly) SF Express] India Rail Info
	* [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/298 12690/~~Nagercoil - Chennai~~ Central (Weekly) SF Express]		* [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/298 12690/Nagercoil–Chennai Central (Weekly) SF Express] India Rail Info

	{{Railways in Southern India}}		{{Railways in Southern India}}

	{{DEFAULTSORT:Chennai Central - Nagercoil Weekly Superfast Express}}		{{DEFAULTSORT:Chennai Central-Nagercoil Weekly Superfast Express}}
	[[Category:Transport in Chennai]]		[[Category:Transport in Chennai]]
	[[Category:Transport in Nagercoil]]		[[Category:Transport in Nagercoil]]

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{{short description|Train in India}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=June 2018}}
{{Use Indian English|date=June 2018}}
{{Infobox rail service
| name = Chennai Central–Nagercoil Weekly Superfast Express
| image =
| image_width =
| caption =
| type = [[Superfast Express trains in India|Superfast]]
| locale =
| first =
| last =
| operator = [[Southern Railway zone]]
| ridership =
| start = {{rws|Chennai Central}} ('''MAS''')
| stops = 18
| end = {{rws|Nagercoil Junction}} ('''NCJ''')
| distance = {{convert|923|km|0|abbr=on}}
| journey time = 16h 45m
| frequency = Weekly {{efn|Runs one days in a week for every direction.}}
| class = AC 1st , AC 3 Tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved
| seating = No
| sleeping = Yes
| autorack =
| catering = On-board Catering <br> E-Catering
| observation = [[ICF Coaches|ICF]]-CBC Rake
| entertainment = No
| baggage = No
| other facilities= Below the seats
| stock = 2
| gauge = {{RailGauge|1676mm|al=on|allk=on}}
| electrification =
| trainnumber = 12689/12690
| speed = {{convert|55|km/h|0|abbr=on}}, including halts
| map =
| map_state =
}}

The '''Chennai Central - Nagercoil Superfast Express''' is a [[Superfast Express trains in India|Superfast]] train belonging to [[Southern Railway zone]] that runs between [[Chennai Central railway station|Chennai Central]] and [[Nagercoil railway station|Nagercoil]] in [[India]]. It is currently being operated with 12689/12690 train numbers on a weekly basis.<ref name="indiatimes">{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/madurai/Additional-sleeper-coaches-for-four-express-trains/articleshow/46631795.cms|title=Additional sleeper coaches for four express trains|website=Times of India|accessdate=2017-08-15}}</ref><ref name="thehindu">{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-tamilnadu/crack-on-rail-line-delays-train/article7620906.ece|title=Crack on rail line delays train - TAMIL NADU|website=The Hindu|accessdate=2017-08-15}}</ref><ref name="thehindu2">{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-tamilnadu/additional-coaches-in-trains/article7009479.ece|title=Additional coaches in trains - TAMIL NADU|website=The Hindu|accessdate=2017-08-15}}</ref>

== Service==

The 12689/Chennai Central Nagercoil SF Express has an average speed of 55 km/h and covers 923 km in 16h 45m. The 12690/Nagercoil - Chennai Central SF Express has an average speed of 55 km/hr and covers 923 km in 16h 45m.

== Route and halts ==

The important halts of the train are:

* {{rws|Chennai central }}
* {{rws|Arakkonam Junction}}
* Katpadi Junction
* Jolarpettai Junction
* {{rws|Salem Junction}}
*[[Namakkal railway station|Namakkal]]
* {{rws|Karur Junction}}
* {{rws|Tiruchirappalli Junction}}
* {{rws|Madurai Junction}}
* {{rws|Tirunelveli Junction}}
* {{rws|Nagercoil Junction}}

==Coach composite==

The train has standard ICF rakes with max speed of 110 km/h. The train consists of 14 coaches:

* 1 AC 1st class
* 2 AC III Tier
* 9 Sleeper Coaches
* 6 General Unreserved
* 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake

== Traction==

Both trains are hauled by a [[Electric Loco Shed, Royapuram|Royapuram Loco Shed]] based [[WAP-7]] or [[WAP-4]] electric locomotive from [[Chennai]] to [[Salem, Tamil Nadu|Salem]]. From Salem train is hauled by an [[Diesel Loco Shed, Erode|Erode Loco Shed]] based [[WDM 3A]] diesel locomotive.

== Notes ==
{{notelist}}

== See also ==

* [[Chennai Egmore railway station]]
* [[Nagercoil Junction railway station]]
* [[Chennai Egmore - Kanniyakumari Superfast Express]]
* [[Chennai Egmore - Nagercoil Weekly Superfast Express]]
* [[Tambaram-Nagercoil Superfast Express]]
* [[Island Express (train)|Island Express]]

== References ==

{{reflist}}

== External links ==

* [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/1146 12689/Chennai Central Nagercoil (Weekly) SF Express]
* [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/298 12690/Nagercoil - Chennai Central (Weekly) SF Express]

{{Railways in Southern India}}

{{DEFAULTSORT:Chennai Central - Nagercoil Weekly Superfast Express}}
[[Category:Transport in Chennai]]
[[Category:Transport in Nagercoil]]
[[Category:Express trains in India]]
[[Category:Rail transport in Tamil Nadu]]

{{India-express-train-stub}}

Chennai Central–Nagercoil Weekly Superfast Express - Revision history

imported>Colonies Chris: /* top */minor fixes, replaced: [[ICF Coaches| → [[ICF coaches|

>Vatsmaxed at 08:45, 28 April 2021