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{{Use dmy dates|date=January 2016}}
{{Use Indian English|date=January 2016}}
{{Infobox rail service
| name = Pandian Superfast Express
| image =
| image_width = 250px
| caption = Pandian Superfast Express
| type = Super Fast
| locale = [[Tamil Nadu]]
| first = {{start date and age|df=yes|1969|10|01}}<ref name="budget70">{{cite web |url=http://www.indianrailways.gov.in/railwayboard/uploads/directorate/finance_budget/Previous%20Budget%20Speeches/1970-71.pdf|date=23 February 1970|title= Railway Budget speech 1970-71|website=www.indianrailways.gov.in|publisher=[[Government of India]], [[Ministry of Railways (India)|Ministry of Railways]]}}</ref>
| last =
| operator = [[Southern Railway zone]]
| ridership =
| start = {{rws|Chennai Egmore}}
| stops = 10
| end = {{rws|Madurai Junction}}
| distance = {{convert|497|km|abbr=on}}
| journeytime = 09hrs 00min
| frequency = Daily
| class = 1A , 2A , 3A , SL , II , EOG
| seating = Yes
| sleeping = Yes
| autorack =
| catering =Yes
| observation = Large windows
| entertainment =
| baggage =
| otherfacilities=
| gauge = {{RailGauge|1676mm}}
| el =25 kV
| stock = WAP-4 (ED/AJJ), WAP-7 (RPM)
| trainnumber = 12637/12638
| speed = {{convert|55|km/h|abbr=on}} 110kmph
| map = [[File:Vaigai Express (Madurai-Chennai) Route map.jpg|250px]]
| map_state =
}}

The '''Pandian Superfast Express''' is a superfast overnight express train of the [[Southern Railway zone]] of the [[Indian Railways]] which runs daily between {{rws|Madurai Junction}} and {{rws|Chennai Egmore}}<ref name="toi">{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/madurai/Mixed-response-to-Pandian-Express-with-brand-new-LHB-rake/articleshow/53716169.cms|title=Mixed response to Pandian Express with brand new LHB rake|date=16 August 2016|accessdate=1 March 2018|newspaper=Times of India}}</ref> via [[Villupuram]], [[Vridhachalam]] and [[Tiruchirapalli]].The inaugural run of this express train is during Oct 01, 1969 on Wednesday.

== Introduction ==
The name of the train commemorates the 6th century BC to 17th century AD [[Pandyan Dynasty]] or Pandian Kingdom of Tamil Nadu. It is a standard train consisting of 23 coaches. The main stops on the way are [[Chengalpattu]], [[Villupuram]], [[Vriddhachalam]], [[Tiruchchirapalli]] and [[Dindigul]]. The train operates daily and covers a distance of {{convert|497|km|abbr=on}}. The train runs at a top speed of {{convert|110|km/h|abbr=on}}. It is a Prestigious train with [[Southern Railways Zone]]. It is now running with LHB rakes (Linke Hoffman Busch) from 15 August 2016 and is maintained at [[Madurai]].

50th Anniversary of Pandian Express was celebrated by Railfans and Rail users on 1/10/2019 at Madurai Junction with a cake cut.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X8qEXoUTML0

[[File:Pandiyan Exp 1.JPG|thumb|Pandian Superfast Express Halted in Madurai Junction|alt=]]
This train had the livery changed twice - first it had the "Olive-Green livery", separated by 2 yellow-lines between the upper & lower part of the windows & later on it was changed to "Maroon colour" on the MG.

This train was numbered as 6717/6718 when it was run on MG. It is now hauled by '''WAP 1''', '''WAP 4''' loco from '''Arakkonam''' and '''WAP 7''' loco from '''Royapuram''' Loco Shed from [[Madurai]] to [[Chennai Egmore]] and via the same route.

Stations for 12637 MS-MDU Pandian Express

'''Chennai Egmore''' (MS)
Tambaram (TBM)
Chengalpattu (CGL)
Villupuram Junction (VM)
Vridachalam Junction (VRI)
Trichchirapalli (TPJ)
Manaparai (MPA)
Dindigul Junction (DG)
Ambaturai (ABI)
Kodaikanal Road (KQN)
'''Madurai Junction''' (MDU)

==Coach composition==
In total 23 coaches are there. It includes One AC First Class (1A), Three AC 2 Tier (2A), Five AC 3 Tier (3A), Nine Sleeper Class (SL), Three Unreserved general sitting coach (UR) and Two End on Generators (EOG).<ref>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/Pandian-Express-to-get-spacious-LHB-coaches-from-Aug-15/articleshow/53642742.cms|title=Pandian Express to get spacious LHB coaches from Aug 15|newspaper=Times of India|date=11 April 2016|accessdate=1 March 2018}}</ref>
RSA with [[Rockfort Express|Rockfort Superfast Express]]/[[Cholan Express]].
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|-
|[[File:BSicon LDER.svg|25px]]|| EOG|| GEN || H1 || A1 || A2 || A3 || B1 || B2 || B3 || B4 || B5 || S1 || S2 || S3 || S4 || S5 || S6 || S7 || S8 || S9 || GEN || GEN || EOG
|-
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[[File:PANDIAN EXPRESS.jpg|thumb|Pandian Superfast Express with LHB coaches.|alt=]]

== Rakes ==
The Train has been provided with LHB coaches from 15 Aug 2016.<ref name="toi"/>

== See also ==

*[[List of named passenger trains in India]]
*[[Cheran Express]]

==References==
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{{Reflist}}

{{Railways in Southern India}}

{{DEFAULTSORT:Pandian Express}}
[[Category:Transport in Chennai]]
[[Category:Named passenger trains of India]]
[[Category:Transport in Madurai]]
[[Category:Rail transport in Tamil Nadu]]
[[Category:Railway services introduced in 1969]]
[[Category:Express trains in India]]