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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 = 24
| stops = 24
| end = {{rws|Tuticorin}} ('''TN''')
| end = {{stnlnk|Tuticorin}} (TN)
| distance = {{convert|652|km|0|abbr=on}}
| distance = {{convert|652|km|0|abbr=on}}
| journey time = 12h 15m   
| journey time = 12h 15m   
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| sleeping = No
| sleeping = No
| autorack =  
| autorack =  
| catering =  On-board Catering, <br> E-Catering
| catering =  On-board catering, <br> E-catering
| observation = [[ICF Coaches]], large windows
| observation = [[ICF coaches]], large windows
| entertainment = No
| entertainment = No
| baggage = No
| baggage = No
| other facilities= Below the seats, Enlarged windows, on board charger sockets.
| other facilities= Below the seats, Enlarged windows, on-board charger sockets.
| stock = 2
| stock = 2
| gauge = {{RailGauge|1676mm|al=on|allk=on}}
| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm|al=on|allk=on}}
| electrification =Yes  
| electrification =Yes  
| trainnumber = 16129/16130
| trainnumber = 16129/16130
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The '''Chennai Egmore - Tuticorin Link Express''' is an [[Express trains in India|Express]] train belonging to [[Southern Railway zone]] that runs between [[Chennai Egmore railway station|Chennai Egmore]] and [[Tuticorin railway station|Tuticorin]] in [[India]]. It is currently being operated with 16129/16130 train numbers on a daily basis.<ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-tamilnadu/trains-diverted/article18522046.ece | title=Trains diverted | date=22 May 2017 | newspaper=The Hindu | accessdate=6 June 2018 }}</ref><ref>[http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Tiruchirapalli/train/article18519471.ece Diversion of trains due to line block]</ref><ref>[http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-tamilnadu/changes-in-pattern-of-train-services-announced/article18454718.ece Changes in pattern of train services announced]</ref>It is also called as '''Koodal Express or Kudal Express'''.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Dec 24|first=PTI {{!}}|last2=2002|last3=Ist|first3=20:07|title=Koodal Express converted into Jansatabdhi Express {{!}} undefined News - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/koodal-express-converted-into-jansatabdhi-express/articleshow/32283837.cms|access-date=2021-03-19|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref>
The '''Chennai Egmore–Tuticorin Link Express''' is an [[Express trains in India|Express]] train belonging to [[Southern Railway zone]] that runs between {{stnlnk|Chennai Egmore}} and {{stnlnk|Tuticorin}} in India. It is currently being operated with 16129/16130 train numbers on a daily basis.<ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-tamilnadu/trains-diverted/article18522046.ece | title=Trains diverted | date=22 May 2017 | newspaper=The Hindu | accessdate=6 June 2018 }}</ref><ref>[http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Tiruchirapalli/train/article18519471.ece Diversion of trains due to line block]</ref><ref>[http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-tamilnadu/changes-in-pattern-of-train-services-announced/article18454718.ece Changes in pattern of train services announced]</ref> It is also called as '''Koodal Express or Kudal Express'''.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Dec 24|first=PTI {{!}}|last2=2002|last3=Ist|first3=20:07|title=Koodal Express converted into Jansatabdhi Express|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/koodal-express-converted-into-jansatabdhi-express/articleshow/32283837.cms|access-date=2021-03-19|website=The Times of India}}</ref>


== Service==
== Service==


The 16129/Chennai Egmore - Tuticorin Link Express has an average speed of 53&nbsp;km/hr and covers 652&nbsp;km in 12h 15m. The 16130/Tuticorin - Chennai Egmore Link Express has an average speed of  51&nbsp;km/hr and covers 652&nbsp;km in 12h 45m.
The 16129/Chennai Egmore–Tuticorin Link Express has an average speed of 53&nbsp;km/hr and covers 652&nbsp;km in 12h 15m. The 16130/Tuticorin–Chennai Egmore Link Express has an average speed of  51&nbsp;km/hr and covers 652&nbsp;km in 12h 45m.


== 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|Villupuram Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Viluppuram Junction}}
* {{rws|Tiruchchirappalli Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Tiruchchirappalli Junction}}
* {{rws|Dindigul Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Dindigul Junction}}
* {{rws|Madurai Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Madurai Junction}}
* {{rws|Virudunagar Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Virudunagar Junction}}
* {{rws|Vanchi Maniyachchi Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Vanchi Maniyachchi Junction}}
* {{rws|Tuticorin}}
* {{stnlnk|Tuticorin}}


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


The train has standard ICF rakes with a max speed of 110&nbsp;kmph. The train consists of 6 coaches :
The train has standard ICF rakes with a max speed of 110&nbsp;kmph. The train consists of 6 coaches:


* 4 Second Sitting
* 4 Second Sitting
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== Traction==
== Traction==


Both trains are hauled by an [[Electric Loco Shed, Erode|Erode Loco Shed]] based [[WAP-4]] electric locomotive from [[Chennai]] to [[Tuticorin]] and vice versa.
Both trains are hauled by an [[Electric Loco Shed, Erode|Erode Loco Shed]]-based [[WAP-4]] electric locomotive from Chennai to Tuticorin and vice versa.


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


The trains are attached/detached from/to [[Guruvayur Express]] at [[Vanchi Maniyachchi]]. From [[Chennai Egmore]] to [[Vanchi Maniyachi]] and vise versa the train will run coupled with [[Guruvayur Express]]. A separate loco will haul the train from [[Vanchi Maniyachi]] to [[Tuticorin]] and vise versa.
The trains are attached/detached from/to [[Guruvayur Express]] at [[Vanchi Maniyachchi]]. From Chennai Egmore to Vanchi Maniyachi and vice versa the train will run coupled with Guruvayur Express. A separate loco will haul the train from Vanchi Maniyachi to Tuticorin and vice versa.
 
== Notes ==
{{notelist}}


== See also ==
== See also ==
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* [[Tuticorin railway station]]
* [[Tuticorin railway station]]
* [[Coimbatore–Tuticorin Link Express]]
* [[Coimbatore–Tuticorin Link Express]]
== Notes ==
{{notelist}}


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


* [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/22204 16129/Chennai Egmore - Tuticorin Link Express]
* [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/22204 16129/Chennai Egmore–Tuticorin Link Express] India Rail Info
* [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/22205 16130/Tuticorin - Chennai Egmore Link Express]
* [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/22205 16130/Tuticorin–Chennai Egmore Link Express] India Rail Info


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


{{DEFAULTSORT:Chennai Egmore - Tuticorin Link Express}}
{{DEFAULTSORT:Chennai Egmore-Tuticorin Link Express}}
[[Category:Transport in Chennai]]
[[Category:Transport in Chennai]]
[[Category:Transport in Thoothukudi]]
[[Category:Transport in Thoothukudi]]

Latest revision as of 15:01, 16 July 2021

Chennai Egmore–Tuticorin Link Express
Overview
Service typeExpress
First service31 July 2013; 11 years ago (2013-07-31)
Current operator(s)Southern Railway zone
Route
StartChennai Egmore (MS)
Stops24
EndTuticorin (TN)
Distance travelled652 km (405 mi)
Service frequencyDaily [lower-alpha 1]
Train number(s)16129/16130
Line(s) usedChord Line
On-board services
Class(es)Second Sitting, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsNo
Catering facilitiesOn-board catering,
E-catering
Observation facilitiesICF coaches, large windows
Entertainment facilitiesNo
Baggage facilitiesNo
Technical
Rolling stock2
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed53 km/h (33 mph), including halts

The Chennai Egmore–Tuticorin Link Express is an Express train belonging to Southern Railway zone that runs between Chennai Egmore and Tuticorin in India. It is currently being operated with 16129/16130 train numbers on a daily basis.[1][2][3] It is also called as Koodal Express or Kudal Express.[4]

Service[edit]

The 16129/Chennai Egmore–Tuticorin Link Express has an average speed of 53 km/hr and covers 652 km in 12h 15m. The 16130/Tuticorin–Chennai Egmore Link Express has an average speed of 51 km/hr and covers 652 km in 12h 45m.

Route and halts[edit]

The important halts of the train are:

Coach composition[edit]

The train has standard ICF rakes with a max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 6 coaches:

  • 4 Second Sitting
  • 1 General Unreserved
  • 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake

Traction[edit]

Both trains are hauled by an Erode Loco Shed-based WAP-4 electric locomotive from Chennai to Tuticorin and vice versa.

Rake sharing[edit]

The trains are attached/detached from/to Guruvayur Express at Vanchi Maniyachchi. From Chennai Egmore to Vanchi Maniyachi and vice versa the train will run coupled with Guruvayur Express. A separate loco will haul the train from Vanchi Maniyachi to Tuticorin and vice versa.

See also[edit]

Notes[edit]

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

References[edit]

  1. ↑ "Trains diverted". The Hindu. 22 May 2017. Retrieved 6 June 2018.
  2. ↑ Diversion of trains due to line block
  3. ↑ Changes in pattern of train services announced
  4. ↑ Dec 24, PTI |; 2002; Ist, 20:07. "Koodal Express converted into Jansatabdhi Express". The Times of India. Retrieved 19 March 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)

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