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{{Infobox rail service<br />
| name = Chennai Central–Vasco da Gama Weekly Express<br />
| image = <br />
| image_width = <br />
| caption = <br />
| type = [[Express trains in India|Express]]<br />
| locale = <br />
| first = <br />
| last =<br />
| operator = [[South Western Railway zone]]<br />
| ridership =<br />
| start = {{stnlnk|Chennai Central}} ('''MAS''')<br />
| stops = 22<br />
| end = {{stnlnk|Vasco da Gama}} ('''VSG''')<br />
| distance = {{convert|1030|km|0|abbr=on}}<br />
| journey time = 22h <br />
| frequency = Weekly {{efn|Runs one day in a week for every direction.}}<br />
| class = AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved<br />
| seating = No<br />
| sleeping = Yes<br />
| autorack = <br />
| catering = On-board catering <br> E-catering<br />
| observation = [[ICF coaches]]<br />
| entertainment = No<br />
| baggage = No<br />
| other facilities= Below the seats<br />
| stock = 2<br />
| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm|al=on|allk=on}}<br />
| electrification = <br />
| trainnumber = 17311/17312<br />
| speed = {{convert|47|km/h|0|abbr=on}}, including halts<br />
| map = [[File:(Chennai - Vasco) Express Route map.jpg|300px]]<br />
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The '''Chennai Central–Vasco da Gama Weekly Express''' is an [[Express trains in India|Express]] train belonging to [[South Western Railway zone]] that runs between {{stnlnk|Chennai Central}} and {{stnlnk|Vasco da Gama}} in India. It is currently being operated with 17311/17312 train numbers on a weekly basis.<ref>[http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/Jallikattu-protest-Changes-in-train-timings/article17068390.ece Jallikattu protest: Changes in train timings ]</ref><ref>[https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=1008078166002707&id=240606622749869 CHANGES IN PATTERN OF TRAIN SERVICES ]</ref><ref>[http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/logistics/southern-railway-speeds-up-88-trains/article9176548.ece Southern Railway speeds up 88 trains]</ref><ref>[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/Southern-Railway-releases-new-train-timetable/articleshow/54602260.cms Southern Railway releases new train timetable]</ref><br />
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== Service==<br />
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The 17311/Chennai Central–Vasco da Gama Weekly Express has an average speed of 47&nbsp;km/hr and covers 1030&nbsp;km in 22h. The 17312/Vasco da Gama–Chennai Central Weekly Express has an average speed of 48&nbsp;km/hr and covers 1030&nbsp;km in 21h 25m.<br />
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== Route and halts ==<br />
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The important halts of the train are:<br />
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* {{stnlnk|Chennai Central}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Arakkonam Junction}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Krishnarajapuram}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Yesvantpur Junction}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Arsikere Junction}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Davangere}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Hubli Junction}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Dharwad}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Londa Junction}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Castle Rock}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Kulem}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Kudchade}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Madgaon Junction}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Vasco da Gama}}<br />
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==Coach composite==<br />
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The train has standard ICF rakes with a max speed of 110&nbsp;kmph. The train consists of 24 coaches :<br />
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* 2 AC II Tier<br />
* 3 AC III Tier<br />
* 12 Sleeper coaches<br />
* 1 Pantry car<br />
* 4 General Unreserved<br />
* 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake<br />
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== Traction==<br />
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Both trains are hauled by an [[Electric Loco Shed, Erode|Erode Loco Shed]]-based [[WAP-4]] electric locomotive from Chennai to [[Yesvantpur]]. From Yesvantpur, train is hauled by a [[Diesel Loco Shed, Krishnarajapuram|Krishnarajapuram Loco Shed]]-based [[WDP-4]] diesel locomotive to Vasco da Gama and vice versa.<br />
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== Rake sharing ==<br />
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The train shares its rake with 17315/17316 [[Vasco da Gama–Velankanni Weekly Express]], 17309/17310 [[Yesvantpur–Vasco da Gama Express]], 12741/12742 [[Vasco da Gama–Patna Superfast Express]].<br />
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== Direction reversal==<br />
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Train reverses its direction 1 time:<br />
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* {{stnlnk|Yesvantpur Junction}}<br />
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== See also ==<br />
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* [[Vasco da Gama railway station]]<br />
* [[Chennai Central railway station]]<br />
* [[Vasco da Gama–Patna Superfast Express]]<br />
* [[Vasco da Gama–Velankanni Weekly Express]]<br />
* [[Yesvantpur–Vasco da Gama Express]]<br />
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== Notes ==<br />
{{notelist}}<br />
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== References ==<br />
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{{reflist}}<br />
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== External links ==<br />
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* [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/1732 17311/Chennai Central - Vasco Da Gama Weekly Express]<br />
* [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/311 17312/Vasco Da Gama - Chennai Central Weekly Express]<br />
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{{Railways in Southern India}}<br />
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{{DEFAULTSORT:Chennai Central - Vasco Da Gama Weekly Express}}<br />
[[Category:Transport in Vasco da Gama, Goa]]<br />
[[Category:Transport in Chennai]]<br />
[[Category:Express trains in India]]<br />
[[Category:Rail transport in Goa]]<br />
[[Category:Rail transport in Karnataka]]<br />
[[Category:Rail transport in Tamil Nadu]]<br />
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