imported>Colonies Chris: minor fixes, replaced: - → – (5), Bi-Weekly Super fast Express between Chennai Central to Chandigarh and slip coaches to Dehradun as Chennai – Dehradun Link Express → Bi-Weekly Super fast Express between Chennai Central

2021-07-19T19:10:00Z

minor fixes, replaced: - → – (5), Bi-Weekly Super fast Express between Chennai Central to Chandigarh and slip coaches to Dehradun as Chennai – Dehradun Link Express → Bi-Weekly Super fast Express between Chennai Central

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{{Use Indian English|date=September 2015}}
{{Infobox rail service
| name = Madurai Junction- Chandigarh Junction Super Fast Express

| caption =
| type = [[Superfast Express trains in India|Superfast express]]
| first = 13 May 2013
| last =
| operator = [[Southern Railway zone|Southern Railways]]
| ridership =
| start = {{stnlnk|Madurai Junction}} (MDU)
| stops = 28
| end = {{stnlnk|Chandigarh Junction}} (CDG)
| distance = {{convert|3074|km|0|abbr=on}}
| journey time = 53 hrs 15 mins as 22687 & 53 hrs 50 mins as 22688
| frequency = Biweekly
| class = AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
| seating = Yes
| sleeping = Yes
| autorack =
| catering = No pantry car
| observation = Large windows
| entertainment =
| baggage =
| other facilities=
| stock = Standard [[Integral Coach Factory|ICF]] coaches
| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm|al=on|allk=on}}
| el =
| train number = 22687 / 22688
| speed = {{convert|110|km/h|0|abbr=on}} maximum,<br/>{{convert|62|km/h|0|abbr=on}} average including halts
| map = [[File:(Madurai - Dehradun) Express route map.png|250px]]
| map_state =
}}

The 22687 / 88 '''Madurai–Chandigarh Express''' is a [[Superfast Express trains in India|Superfast Express]] train of [[Indian Railways]] – [[Southern Railway zone]] that runs between {{stnlnk|Madurai Junction}} in [[Tamil Nadu]] and {{stnlnk|Chandigarh Junction}} in [[Punjab, India|Punjab]] and [[Haryana]], India. The slip coaches to [[Dehradun]] was permanently discontinued with effect from July 11, 2021.

It operates as train number 22687 from Madurai Junction to Chandigarh Junction and as train number 22688 in the reverse direction, serving the states of [[Tamil Nadu]], [[Andhra Pradesh]], [[Telangana]], [[Maharashtra]], [[Madhya Pradesh]], [[Delhi]], [[Uttar Pradesh]], [[Haryana]] and [[Punjab, India|Punjab]].

It previously ran only up to {{stnlnk|Chennai Central}} being recently extended to Madurai Junction. It carried slip coaches to Dehradun. But after July 11, 2021, the slip coaches to Dehradun was permanently discontinued and it runs as a single train to Chandigarh from Madurai Junction, with revised coach position.

==History==

It was first introduced as a Bi-Weekly Superfast Express between [[Chennai Central]] to Chandigarh and slip coaches to [[Dehradun]] as Chennai–Dehradun Link Express.

Later in 2014, it was extended up to Madurai Junction and ran as Madurai Junction–Chandigarh / Dehradun Link Superfast Express. After July 11, 2021, the slip coaches to Dehradun was discontinued and it runs as a single train to Chandigarh without Dehradun Link Express coaches. Therefore, at present it runs as Madurai Junction–Chandigarh Bi-Weekly Superfast Express. Also it was diverted to run via, [[Perambur]] (Chennai), without touching Chennai Central since it has to take reversal done at Chennai Central. At present it takes reversal done only at [[Erode Junction]], it bypasses Chennai Central by without taking reversal. The coach position was also changed. After July 21, 2021, it will not carry AC First Class, AC Two Tier and pantry car. It runs only with AC Three Tier, Sleeper class and General Unreserved.

==Coaches==

The 22687 / 88 Madurai–Chandigarh Superfast Express presently has,

* 3 AC Three Tier,
* 8 Sleeper class,
* 4 General Unreserved,
* 2 SLR (Seating cum Luggage Rake).

==Service==

The 22687 Madurai–Chandigarh Superfast Express covers the distance of 3074 kilometres in 52 hours 15 mins (57.94 km/hr). It takes 53 hours 50 mins as 22688 Chandigarh–Madurai Express (57.17 km/hr).

As the average speed of the train is above {{convert|55|km/h|0|abbr=on}}, as per Indian Railways rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.

==Routeing==

The 12687 / 88 Madurai–Chandigarh Express runs from Madurai Junction via {{stnlnk|Dindigul Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Karur Junction}},{{stnlnk|Erode Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Salem Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Jolarpettai Junction}},{{stnlnk|Katpadi Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Arakkonam Junction}},{{stnlnk|Perambur}}, {{stnlnk|Vijayawada Junction}}, [[Warangal]], [[Balharshah]], [[Sewagram]], {{stnlnk|Nagpur Junction}}, [[Itarsi Junction]], {{stnlnk|Bhopal Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Gwalior Junction}},[[Agra Cantonment]], [[Faridabad]], {{stnlnk|Hazrat Nizamuddin}}, [[Ghaziabad]], {{stnlnk|Meerut City}} Jn. {{stnlnk|Saharanpur Junction}} [[Ambala Cantonment]], [[Yamuna Nagar]] to Chandigarh.

==Direction reversal==

It reverses direction of travel once during its run at {{stnlnk|Erode Junction}}.

==Traction==

Two locomotives are assigned to haul this train during its journey. As the route is fully electrified, it is hauled by an [[Electric Loco Shed, Royapuram|Royapuram]]-based [[WDM-3A]] between Madurai Junction and {{stnlnk|Erode Junction}}, handing over to a [[Electric Loco Shed, Royapuram|Royapuram]]-based [[WAP-4]] from Erode Junction to its destination Chandigarh, and vice versa.

== References ==
{{reflist}}
*{{cite web|url=http://nr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&dcd=3605&id=0,4,268|title=Northern Railways / Indian Railways Portal|publisher=nr.indianrailways.gov.in|accessdate=2014-05-30}}
*{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/madurai/Madurai-Dehradun-Express-to-run-from-May-15/articleshow/20021993.cms|title=Madurai-Dehradun Express to run from May 15|work=The Times of India|accessdate=2014-05-30}}
*{{cite web|url=http://www.railnewscenter.com/2013/05/extension-of-dehradun-chandigarh.html|title=RAIL NEWS CENTER: EXTENSION OF DEHRADUN / CHANDIGARH – CHENNAI CENTRAL WEEKLY EXPRESS TO MADURAI|publisher=railnewscenter.com|accessdate=2014-05-30|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140531142726/http://www.railnewscenter.com/2013/05/extension-of-dehradun-chandigarh.html|archivedate=31 May 2014|df=dmy-all}}
*{{cite web|url=http://news.webindia123.com/news/articles/India/20140324/2362807.html|title=SR to increase frequency of Madurai-Dehradun/Chandigarh express|publisher=news.webindia123.com|accessdate=2014-05-30}}
*{{cite web|url=http://www.livechennai.com/detailnews.asp?newsid=11208|title=Live Chennai: Madurai—Chandigarh Express rescheduled|last=|first=|date=|website=|publisher=livechennai.com|accessdate=2014-05-30}}

==External links==
*{{Official website|http://www.indianrail.gov.in }}

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

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[[Category:Rail transport in Tamil Nadu]]
[[Category:Rail transport in Andhra Pradesh]]
[[Category:Rail transport in Maharashtra]]
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[[Category:Rail transport in Delhi]]
[[Category:Trains from Dehradun]]

Madurai–Dehradun Express - Revision history

imported>Colonies Chris: minor fixes, replaced: - → – (5), Bi-Weekly Super fast Express between Chennai Central to Chandigarh and slip coaches to Dehradun as Chennai – Dehradun Link Express → Bi-Weekly Super fast Express between Chennai Central