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{{Infobox rail service<br />
| name = Gaya–Chennai Central<br />
Weekly SF Express<br />
| image = <br />
| image_width = <br />
| caption = <br />
| type = [[Superfast Express trains in India|Superfast Express]]<br />
| locale = [[Tamil Nadu]], [[Andhra Pradesh]], [[Telangana]], [[Maharashtra]], [[Madhya Pradesh]], [[Uttar Pradesh]] & [[Bihar]]<br />
| first = <br />
| last =<br />
| operator = [[East Central Railway zone|East Central Railways]]<br />
| ridership =<br />
| start = {{stnlnk|Gaya Junction}} (GAYA)<br />
| stops = 16<br />
| end = {{stnlnk|Chennai Central}} (MAS)<br />
| distance = {{convert|2347|km|abbr=on}}<br />
| journeytime = 39 hrs 10 mins<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 = Available<br />
| observation = Rake sharing with 12397/12398 [[Mahabodhi Express]]<br />
| entertainment = <br />
| baggage = Below the seats<br />
| otherfacilities=<br />
| stock = [[LHB coaches]]<br />
| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm}}<br />
| el =<br />
| trainnumber = 12389 / 12390<br />
| speed = {{cvt|60|km/h|0|abbr=on}} average including halts<br />
| map = [[File:(Gaya - Chennai) Express Route map.jpg|300px]]<br />
| map_state =<br />
}}<br />
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The 12389 / 12390 '''Gaya–Chennai Central Weekly Superfast Express''' is a [[Superfast Express trains in India|Superfast Express]] train of the Indian Railways connecting {{stnlnk|Gaya Junction}} in [[Bihar]] and {{stnlnk|Chennai Central}} of [[Tamil Nadu]]. It is currently being operated with 12389/12390 train numbers on a weekly basis. From 10 January 2021,the terminal was changed from {{stnlnk|Chennai Egmore}} to Chennai Central. Henceforth it arrives and departs from Chennai Central instead of Chennai Egmore<ref>[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/gaya/passengers-demand-long-distance-trains-from-gaya/articleshow/58540460.cms Passengers demand long distance trains from Gaya]</ref><ref>[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/aurangabad/scr-announces-18-special-trains-to-nagpur-to-beat-rush/articleshow/59291259.cms Passengers demand long distance trains from Gaya]</ref><br />
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== Service==<br />
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The 12389/Gaya–Chennai Central Weekly Superfast Express has an average speed of 60&nbsp;km/hr and covers 2347&nbsp;km in 39 hrs. 12390/Chennai Central–Gaya Weekly Superfast Express has an average speed of 62&nbsp;km/hr and covers 2347&nbsp;km in 38 hrs 40 mins.<br />
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==Route & halts==<br />
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The important halts of the train are:<br />
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* '''{{stnlnk|Gaya Junction}}'''<br />
* {{stnlnk|Dehri-on-Sone}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Sasaram Junction}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Bhabua Road}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction}} (Mughal Sarai) <br />
* {{stnlnk|Prayagraj Chheoki Junction}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Satna Junction}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Katni Junction}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Jabalpur Junction}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Nainpur Junction}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Balaghat Junction}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Gondia Junction}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Balharshah Junction}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Warangal}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Vijayawada Junction}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Ongole}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Nellore}}<br />
* '''{{stnlnk|Chennai Central}}'''<br />
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==Coach composition==<br />
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The train has standard LHB rake with max speed of 130 kmph. The train consists of 22 coaches:<br />
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* 2 AC II Tier<br />
* 3 AC III Tier<br />
* 10 Sleeper coaches<br />
* 1 Pantry car<br />
* 4 General<br />
* 2 Generator coach<br />
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== Traction==<br />
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Both trains are hauled by a [[Electric Loco Shed, Gomoh|Gomoh Loco Shed]]-based [[WAP-7]] locomotive from Gaya Junction to Chennai Central and vice versa.<br />
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==Rake sharing==<br />
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The train shares its rake with 12389/12390 [[Mahabodhi Express]].<br />
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== See also ==<br />
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* [[Gaya Junction railway station]]<br />
* [[Chennai Central railway station]]<br />
* [[Mahabodhi Express]]<br />
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== Notes ==<br />
{{notelist}}<br />
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== External links ==<br />
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* [http://indiarailinfo.com/train/6007 Gaya–Chennai Egmore Weekly SF Express] India Rail Info<br />
* [http://indiarailinfo.com/train/chennai-egmore-gaya-weekly-sf-express-12390/5962/779/1388 12390/Chennai Egmore–Gaya Weekly SF Express] India Rail Info<br />
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== References ==<br />
{{reflist}}<br />
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{{DEFAULTSORT:Gaya-Chennai Egmore Weekly SF Express}}<br />
[[Category:Transport in Gaya, India]]<br />
[[Category:Transport in Chennai]]<br />
[[Category:Rail transport in Bihar]]<br />
[[Category:Rail transport in Uttar Pradesh]]<br />
[[Category:Rail transport in Madhya Pradesh]]<br />
[[Category:Rail transport in Telangana]]<br />
[[Category:Rail transport in Andhra Pradesh]]<br />
[[Category:Rail transport in Tamil Nadu]]<br />
[[Category:Express trains in India]]<br />
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