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{{Use Indian English|date=June 2018}}
{{Use Indian English|date=June 2018}}
{{Infobox rail service
{{Infobox rail service
| name = Chennai Egmore - Karaikal Kamban Express
| name = Chennai Egmore–Karaikal Kamban Express
| image =  
| image =  
| image_width =  
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| operator = [[Southern Railway zone]]
| operator = [[Southern Railway zone]]
| ridership =
| ridership =
| start = {{rws|Chennai Egmore}} ('''MS''')
| start = {{stnlnk|Chennai Egmore}} (MS)
| stops = 16
| stops = 16
| end = {{rws|Karaikal }} ('''KIK''')
| end = {{stnlnk|Karaikal }} (KIK)
| distance = {{convert|361|km|0|abbr=on}}
| distance = {{convert|361|km|0|abbr=on}}
| journey time = 7h 45m
| journey time = 7h 45m
| frequency = Daily {{efn|Runs seven days in a week for every direction.}}
| frequency = Daily {{efn|Runs seven days in a week for every direction.}}
| class = AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved
| class = AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
| seating = No
| seating = No
| sleeping = Yes
| sleeping = Yes
| autorack =  
| autorack =  
| catering =  On-board Catering <br> E-Catering
| catering =  On-board catering <br> E-catering
| observation = [[ICF Coaches]]
| observation = [[ICF coaches]]
| entertainment = No
| entertainment = No
| baggage = No
| baggage = No
| other facilities= Below the seats
| other facilities= Below the seats
| stock = KIK-MS/ MS-KIK WAP7 RPM 25Kva Electric Traction
| stock = KIK-MS/ MS-KIK WAP-7 RPM 25Kva electric traction
| gauge = {{RailGauge|1676mm|al=on|allk=on}}
| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm|al=on|allk=on}}
| electrification =  
| electrification =  
| trainnumber = 16175/16176
| trainnumber = 16175/16176
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The '''Chennai Egmore - Karaikal Kamban Express''' is an [[Express trains in India|Express]] train belonging to [[Southern Railway zone]] that runs between [[Chennai Egmore railway station|Chennai Egmore]] and [[Karaikal railway station|Karaikal]] in [[India]]. It is currently being operated with 16175/16176 train numbers on a daily basis.<ref>{{cite news | url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/Railways-cancel-17-trains-due-to-floods-in-Chennai/articleshow/50009753.cms | title=Railways cancel 17 trains due to floods in Chennai | date=2 December 2015 | newspaper=The Times of India | first=V | last=Ayyappan | accessdate=6 June 2018 }}</ref><ref>[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/Chennai-rain-Southern-Railway-cancels-12-trains-leaving-Egmore/articleshow/49998215.cms Chennai rain: Southern Railway cancels 12 trains leaving Egmore]</ref><ref>[http://www.sr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&dcd=3580&id=0,4,268 CANCELLATION OF TRAIN SERVICES ON 01.12.2015]</ref>
The '''Chennai Egmore–Karaikal Kamban Express''' is an [[Express trains in India|Express]] train belonging to [[Southern Railway zone]] that runs between {{stnlnk|Chennai Egmore}} and {{stnlnk|Karaikal}} in India. It is currently being operated with 16175/16176 train numbers on a daily basis.<ref>{{cite news | url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/Railways-cancel-17-trains-due-to-floods-in-Chennai/articleshow/50009753.cms | title=Railways cancel 17 trains due to floods in Chennai | date=2 December 2015 | newspaper=The Times of India | first=V | last=Ayyappan | accessdate=6 June 2018 }}</ref><ref>[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/Chennai-rain-Southern-Railway-cancels-12-trains-leaving-Egmore/articleshow/49998215.cms Chennai rain: Southern Railway cancels 12 trains leaving Egmore]</ref><ref>[http://www.sr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&dcd=3580&id=0,4,268 CANCELLATION OF TRAIN SERVICES ON 01.12.2015]</ref>


== Service==
== Service==


The 16175/Chennai Egmore - Karaikal Kamban Express has an average speed of 42&nbsp;km/hr and covers 361&nbsp;km in 8h 30m. The 16176/Karaikal - Chennai Egmore Kambam Express has an average speed of 44&nbsp;km/hr and covers 361&nbsp;km in 8h 15m.
The 16175/Chennai Egmore–Karaikal Kamban Express has an average speed of 42&nbsp;km/hr and covers 361&nbsp;km in 8h 30m. The 16176/Karaikal–Chennai Egmore Kambam Express has an average speed of 44&nbsp;km/hr and covers 361&nbsp;km in 8h 15m.


== Route and halts ==
== Route and halts ==
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The important halts of the train are:
The important halts of the train are:


* {{rws|Chennai Egmore}}
* {{stnlnk|Chennai Egmore}}
* {{rws|Tambaram}}
* {{stnlnk|Tambaram}}
* {{rws|Chengalpattu}}
* {{stnlnk|Chengalpattu Junction}}
* {{rws|Villupuram Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Viluppuram Junction}}
* {{rws|Cuddalore Port Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Cuddalore Port Junction}}
* {{rws|Chidambaram}}
* {{stnlnk|Chidambaram}}
* {{rws|Sirkazhi}}
* {{stnlnk|Sirkazhi}}
* {{rws|Mayiladuthurai Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Mayiladuthurai Junction}}
* {{rws|Peralam Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Peralam Junction}}
* {{rws|Thiruvarur Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Thiruvarur Junction}}
* {{rws|Nagapattinam Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Nagapattinam Junction}}
* {{rws|Karaikal}}
* {{stnlnk|Karaikal}}


==Coach composite==
==Coach composition==


The train has standard ICF rakes with a max speed of 110&nbsp;kmph. The train consists of 21 coaches :
The train has standard ICF rakes with a max speed of 110&nbsp;kmph. The train consists of 21 coaches:


* 1 AC II Tier
* 1 AC II Tier
* 2 AC III Tier
* 2 AC III Tier
* 7 Sleeper Coaches
* 7 Sleeper coaches
* 2 Slip Coaches
* 2 Slip coaches
* 6 General Unreserved
* 6 General Unreserved
* 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake
* 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake
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== Traction==
== Traction==


Both trains are hauled by a [[Electric Loco Shed, Royapuram|Royapuram Loco Shed]] based [[WAP-7]] electric locomotive from [[Chennai]] to [[Villupuram]]. From [[Villupuram]], train is hauled by a [[Diesel Loco Shed, Golden Rock|Golden Rock Loco Shed]] based [[WDM 3A]] diesel locomotive uptil [[Karaikal]] and vice versa.
Both trains are hauled by a [[Electric Loco Shed, Royapuram|Royapuram Loco Shed]]-based [[WAP-7]] electric locomotive from Chennai to [[Viluppuram]]. From Viluppuram, train is hauled by a [[Diesel Loco Shed, Golden Rock|Golden Rock Loco Shed]]-based [[WDM-3A]] diesel locomotive uptil Karaikal and vice versa.


== Rake Sharing ==
==Rake sharing==


The train shares its rake with 16187/16188 [[Tea Garden Express]] and 56385/56386 [[Ernakulam - Kottayam Passenger]]. The [[Chennai Egmore - Velankanni Link Express]] is detached from [[Nagappattinam]].
The train shares its rake with 16187/16188 [[Tea Garden Express]] and 56385/56386 [[Ernakulam–Kottayam Passenger]]. The [[Chennai Egmore–Velankanni Link Express]] is detached from [[Nagapattinam]].


== Direction Reversal==
==Direction reversal==


Train Reverses its direction 1 times:
The train reverses its direction 1 times:


* {{rws|Thiruvarur Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Thiruvarur Junction}}
 
== Notes ==
{{notelist}}


== See also ==
== See also ==
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* [[Chennai Egmore railway station]]
* [[Chennai Egmore railway station]]
* [[Karaikal railway station]]
* [[Karaikal railway station]]
* [[Chennai Egmore - Velankanni Link Express]]
* [[Chennai Egmore–Velankanni Link Express]]
* [[Tea Garden Express]]
* [[Tea Garden Express]]
== Notes ==
{{notelist}}


== References ==
== References ==
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== External links ==
== External links ==


* [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/8006 16175/Chennai Egmore - Karaikkal Express]
* [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/8006 16175/Chennai Egmore–Karaikkal Express] India Rail Info
* [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/20475 16176/Karaikkal - Chennai Egmore Express]
* [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/20475 16176/Karaikkal–Chennai Egmore Express] India Rail Info


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


{{DEFAULTSORT:Chennai Egmore - Karaikal Express}}
{{DEFAULTSORT:Chennai Egmore-Karaikal Express}}
[[Category:Transport in Chennai]]
[[Category:Transport in Chennai]]
[[Category:Transport in Karaikal]]
[[Category:Transport in Karaikal]]

Latest revision as of 23:36, 16 July 2021

Chennai Egmore–Karaikal Kamban Express
Overview
Service typeExpress
First service23 April 2010; 16 years ago (2010-04-23)
Current operator(s)Southern Railway zone
Route
StartChennai Egmore (MS)
Stops16
EndKaraikal (KIK)
Distance travelled361 km (224 mi)
Service frequencyDaily [lower-alpha 1]
Train number(s)16175/16176
On-board services
Class(es)AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsNo
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesOn-board catering
E-catering
Observation facilitiesICF coaches
Entertainment facilitiesNo
Baggage facilitiesNo
Technical
Rolling stockKIK-MS/ MS-KIK WAP-7 RPM 25Kva electric traction
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed42 km/h (26 mph), including halts
Route map
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The Chennai Egmore–Karaikal Kamban Express is an Express train belonging to Southern Railway zone that runs between Chennai Egmore and Karaikal in India. It is currently being operated with 16175/16176 train numbers on a daily basis.[1][2][3]

Service[edit | edit source]

The 16175/Chennai Egmore–Karaikal Kamban Express has an average speed of 42 km/hr and covers 361 km in 8h 30m. The 16176/Karaikal–Chennai Egmore Kambam Express has an average speed of 44 km/hr and covers 361 km in 8h 15m.

Route and halts[edit | edit source]

The important halts of the train are:

Coach composition[edit | edit source]

The train has standard ICF rakes with a max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 21 coaches:

  • 1 AC II Tier
  • 2 AC III Tier
  • 7 Sleeper coaches
  • 2 Slip coaches
  • 6 General Unreserved
  • 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake
  • 1 Brake van

Traction[edit | edit source]

Both trains are hauled by a Royapuram Loco Shed-based WAP-7 electric locomotive from Chennai to Viluppuram. From Viluppuram, train is hauled by a Golden Rock Loco Shed-based WDM-3A diesel locomotive uptil Karaikal and vice versa.

Rake sharing[edit | edit source]

The train shares its rake with 16187/16188 Tea Garden Express and 56385/56386 Ernakulam–Kottayam Passenger. The Chennai Egmore–Velankanni Link Express is detached from Nagapattinam.

Direction reversal[edit | edit source]

The train reverses its direction 1 times:

See also[edit | edit source]

Notes[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ Runs seven days in a week for every direction.

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ Ayyappan, V (2 December 2015). "Railways cancel 17 trains due to floods in Chennai". The Times of India. Retrieved 6 June 2018.
  2. ↑ Chennai rain: Southern Railway cancels 12 trains leaving Egmore
  3. ↑ CANCELLATION OF TRAIN SERVICES ON 01.12.2015

External links[edit | edit source]


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