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{{Short description|Train in India}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=September 2015}}
{{Use Indian English|date=September 2015}}
{{Infobox rail service
| name = Millennium Superfast Express
| image = Ministry of Railways India.svg
| caption =
| type = [[Swarna Jayanti Express]]
| status =
| locale = [[Kerala]], [[Tamil Nadu]], [[Andhra Pradesh]], [[Telangana]], [[Maharashtra]], [[Madhya Pradesh]], [[Rajasthan]], [[Uttar Pradesh]], [[Haryana]] & [[Delhi]]
| first = {{start date and age|df=yes|2000|01|03}}
| last =
| operator = [[Southern Railway zone|Southern Railway]]
| ridership =
| start = [[Ernakulam Junction railway station|Ernakulam Junction]] (ERS)
| stops = 26
| end = [[Hazrat Nizamuddin railway station|Hazrat Nizamuddin]] (NZM)
| distance = {{convert|2807|km|0|abbr=on}}
| journeytime = 47 hrs 30 mins
| frequency = Weekly.
| class = AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved
| seating = Yes
| sleeping = Yes
| autorack =
| catering = On-board catering, <br/> E-catering
| observation = Large windows
| entertainment =
| baggage = Available
| otherfacilities = Below the seats
| stock = [[LHB coach]]
| gauge = {{RailGauge|1676mm|al=on|allk=on}}
| electrification =
| trainnumber = 12645 / 12646
| speed = {{convert|130|km/h|0|abbr=on}} maximum, <br/>{{convert|60|km/h|0|abbr=on}} average including halts.
| map = [[File:Millennium Express (Hazrat Nizamuddin - Ernakulam) route map.png|250px|Millennium Express (Hazrat Nizamuddin - Ernakulam) route map]]
| map_state =
}}

The 12645 / 12646 '''Millennium Superfast Express''' is a [[Superfast Express trains in India|Superfast Express]] train belonging to [[Indian Railways]] - [[Southern Railway zone]] that runs between [[Ernakulam Junction railway station|Ernakulam Junction]] and [[Hazrat Nizamuddin railway station|Hazrat Nizamuddin]] in [[India]].

It operates as train number 12645 from [[Ernakulam Junction railway station|Ernakulam Junction]] to [[Hazrat Nizamuddin railway station|Hazrat Nizamuddin]] and as train number 12646 in the reverse direction serving the 8 states of [[Kerala]], [[Tamil Nadu]], [[Andhra Pradesh]], [[Telangana]], [[Maharashtra]], [[Madhya Pradesh]], [[Uttar Pradesh]] and [[Delhi]].

==Coaches==

The 12645 / 12646 Millennium Superfast Express has 1 AC 2 tier, 2 AC 3 tier, 11 Sleeper Class, 3 General Unreserved and 2 SLR (Seating cum Luggage Rake) Coaches. It does not carry a [[Dining car|Pantry car coach]] but carries a green bogie for movement of fruits and vegetables.<ref>{{Cite news|date=2002-04-13|title='Three special trains for Kerala in the offing'|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-tamilnadu/three-special-trains-for-kerala-in-the-offing/article27841588.ece|access-date=2020-05-23|issn=0971-751X|archive-url=https://archive.today/20140912083620/http://www.thehindu.com/2002/04/13/stories/2002041303430600.htm|archive-date=September 12, 2014}}</ref>

As is customary with most train services in India, Coach Composition may be amended at the discretion of [[Indian Railways]] depending on demand.

==Service==

The 12645 Millennium Superfast Express covers the distance of {{convert|2807|km|0|abbr=on}} in 47 hours 30 mins (60 km/h) and in 48 hours 05 mins as 12646 Millennium Superfast Express (59 km/h).<ref>{{Cite web|title=Nizamuddin Express (12645), Trains from Ernakulam Junction (South) to Delhi Hazrat Nizamuddin |url=https://www.holidayiq.com/railways/nizamuddin-express-12645-train.html|website=HolidayIQ|language=en|access-date=2020-05-23|last3=HolidayIQ.com}}</ref>

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 Express trains in India|Superfast]] surcharge.

==Routeing==

The 12645 / 12646 Millennium Superfast Express runs from Ernakulam Junction via [[Coimbatore Junction railway station|Coimbatore Junction]], [[Erode Junction railway station|Erode Junction]], [[Katpadi Junction railway station|Katpadi Junction]], [[Renigunta Junction railway station|Renigunta Junction]], [[Gudur Junction railway station|Gudur]], [[Vijayawada Junction railway station|Vijayawada Junction]], [[Warangal railway station|Warangal]], [[Balharshah Junction railway station|Balharshah]], [[Nagpur railway station|Nagpur]], [[Itarsi Junction railway station|Itarsi Junction]], [[Bhopal Junction railway station|Bhopal Junction]], [[Jhansi Junction railway station|Jhansi Junction]], [[Agra Cantonment railway station|Agra Cantonment]], [[Mathura Junction railway station|Mathura Junction]] to Hazrat Nizamuddin.

==Traction==

As route is fully electrified, it is hauled by an [[Electric Loco Shed, Erode|Erode Loco Shed]] based [[WAP-7]] or [[WAP-4]] electric locomotive on its entire journey.<ref>{{Citation|title=MILLENIUM EXRESS overtaking SAMATA EXPRESS|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EIYCBUy50sg|language=en|access-date=2020-05-23|work=YouTube}}</ref>

==Operation==

12645 Millennium Superfast Express runs from [[Ernakulam Junction railway station|Ernakulam Junction]] every Saturday reaching [[Hazrat Nizamuddin railway station|Hazrat Nizamuddin]] on the 3rd day.

12646 Millennium Superfast Express runs from [[Hazrat Nizamuddin railway station|Hazrat Nizamuddin]] every Tuesday reaching [[Ernakulam Junction railway station|Ernakulam Junction]] on the 3rd day .

== References ==
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==External links==
*{{cite web|url=http://www.indianrail.gov.in |title=Welcome to Indian Railway Passenger reservation Enquiry |publisher=indianrail.gov.in |access-date=2014-04-05 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140408180437/http://www.indianrail.gov.in/ |archive-date=8 April 2014 }}
*{{cite web|url=http://www.irfca.org|title=[IRFCA] Welcome to IRFCA.org, the home of IRFCA on the internet.|publisher=irfca.org|access-date=2014-04-05}}
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20140912131308/http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil_nadu/article1459980.ece More trains to Kerala soon: Narayanasamy]
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[[Category:Named passenger trains of India]]
[[Category:Rail transport in Kerala]]
[[Category:Rail transport in Tamil Nadu]]
[[Category:Rail transport in Andhra Pradesh]]
[[Category:Rail transport in Telangana]]
[[Category:Rail transport in Maharashtra]]
[[Category:Rail transport in Madhya Pradesh]]
[[Category:Rail transport in Uttar Pradesh]]
[[Category:Rail transport in Delhi]]
[[Category:Express trains in India]]

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