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{{Infobox rail service<br />
| name = Tamil Nadu Sampark Kranti Express<br />
| image = File:TN SK Exp.jpg<br />
| image_width = <br />
| caption = <br />
| type = [[Sampark Kranti Express]]<br />
| locale = <br />
| first ={{start date and age|df=yes|2004|9|19}}<ref name="tn">{{cite web|title=Sampark Kranti Express trains|url=http://pib.nic.in/newsite/erelease.aspx?relid=4151|work=[[Government of India]]|publisher=[[Press Information Bureau]]|accessdate=1 October 2004}}</ref><br />
| last =<br />
| operator = [[Southern Railway zone|Southern Railways]]<br />
| ridership =<br />
| start = {{stnlnk|Madurai Junction}} (MDU)<br />
| stops = 13<br />
| end = {{stnlnk|Hazrat Nizamuddin}} (NZM)<br />
| distance = {{convert|2676|km|0|abbr=on}}<br />
| journeytime = 42 hours approximately<br />
| frequency = Bi-weekly<br />
| class = AC 2 Tier, AC Three Tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved<br />
| seating = Yes<br />
| sleeping = Yes<br />
| autorack =<br />
| catering = Available<br />
| observation = Large windows<br />
| entertainment = <br />
| baggage =<br />
| otherfacilities=<br />
| stock = [[LHB coaches]] <br />
| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm}}<br />
| el =<br />
| trainnumber = 12651/12652<br />
| routenumber = 7 / 7A<ref name=timetable>{{cite web|title=Time Table of Madurai - Hazrat Nizamuddin Sampark Kranti Express|url=http://www.sr.indianrailways.gov.in/uploads/files/1375157384199-Table_1-10_Pages%2051-112_SRS.pdf|work=[[Indian Railways]]|publisher=[[Southern Railway zone]]|accessdate=2 February 2014|pages=37 (87), 41 (91)|format=[[PDF]]}}</ref><br />
| speed = {{convert|63|km/h|0|abbr=on}} average with halts<br />
| map = [[File:Tamil Nadu Samparkkranti Express (NZM - MDU) Route map.jpg|250px]]<br />
| map_state = collapse<br />
}}<br />
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The 12651 / 12652 '''Tamil Nadu Sampark Kranti Express''' is one of the [[Sampark Kranti Express]] trains, operating on India's [[broad-gauge]] network that connects {{stnlnk|Madurai Junction}} in [[Tamil Nadu]] and {{stnlnk|Hazrat Nizamuddin}} in New Delhi, a distance of approximately {{convert|2676|km}} in 42 hours approximately, maintaining an average speed of {{convert|63|km/h|abbr=on}}. It shares its rakes with 22623/22624 Chennai Egmore–Madurai Junction–Chennai Egmore Bi-weekly Superfast Express (via [[Dindigul]], [[Trichy]], [[Thanjavur]], [[Viluppuram]]). From April 2021, it runs with newly manufactured highly refurbished LHB rakes.<br />
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== Overview ==<br />
This bi-weekly train was introduced to provide a quicker journey from New Delhi to [[Tamil Nadu]]. [[Southern Railway zone|Southern Railway]] began operating the train on 19 September 2004.<ref name="tn" /> The train links the southern part of Tamil Nadu with the national capital along with [[Thirukural Express]].<br />
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==Coach composition==<br />
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* 1 AC Two Tier<br />
* 2 AC Three Tier<br />
* 8 Sleeper class<br />
* 4 Unreserved<br />
* 1 Pantry car<br />
* 2 End-on Generator car (EOG)<br />
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==Route & Halts==<br />
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It runs from Madurai Junction via {{stnlnk|Dindigul Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Tiruchirappalli Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Ariyalur}}, {{stnlnk|Vriddhachalam Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Viluppuram Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Chengalpattu Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Tambaram}}, {{stnlnk|Chennai Egmore}}, {{stnlnk|Vijayawada Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Balharshah Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Nagpur Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Bhopal Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Jhansi Junction}} to Hazrat Nizamuddin.<br />
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==Traction==<br />
This route is fully electrified and it is hauled by a [[Electric Loco Shed, Royapuram|Royapuram]]-based WAP-7 locomotive from end to end.<br />
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==References==<br />
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[[Category:Transport in Madurai]]<br />
[[Category:Transport in Delhi]]<br />
[[Category:Sampark Kranti Express trains]]<br />
[[Category:Rail transport in Tamil Nadu]]<br />
[[Category:Rail transport in Madhya Pradesh]]<br />
[[Category:Rail transport in Uttar Pradesh]]<br />
[[Category:Rail transport in Andhra Pradesh]]<br />
[[Category:Rail transport in Maharashtra]]<br />
[[Category:Rail transport in Delhi]]<br />
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