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{{Use Indian English|date=June 2018}} | {{Use Indian English|date=June 2018}} | ||
{{Infobox rail service | {{Infobox rail service | ||
| name = Chennai | | name = Chennai Egmore–Velankanni Link Express | ||
| image = | | image = | ||
| image_width = | | image_width = | ||
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| operator = [[Southern Railway zone]] | | operator = [[Southern Railway zone]] | ||
| ridership = | | ridership = | ||
| start = {{ | | start = {{stnlnk|Chennai Egmore}} (MS) | ||
| stops = 13 | | stops = 13 | ||
| end = {{ | | end = {{stnlnk|Velankanni}} (VLNK) | ||
| distance = {{convert|353|km|0|abbr=on}} | | distance = {{convert|353|km|0|abbr=on}} | ||
| journey time = 8h 30m | | journey time = 8h 30m | ||
| 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 = AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved | ||
| seating = No | | seating = No | ||
| sleeping = Yes | | sleeping = Yes | ||
| autorack = | | autorack = | ||
| catering = On-board | | catering = On-board catering <br> E-catering | ||
| observation = [[ICF | | observation = [[ICF coaches]] | ||
| entertainment = No | | entertainment = No | ||
| baggage = No | | baggage = No | ||
| other facilities= Below the seats | | other facilities= Below the seats | ||
| stock = 2 | | stock = 2 | ||
| gauge = {{ | | gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm|al=on|allk=on}} | ||
| electrification = | | electrification = | ||
| trainnumber = 16185/16186 | | trainnumber = 16185/16186 | ||
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}} | }} | ||
The '''Chennai | The '''Chennai Egmore–Velankanni Link Express''' is an [[Express trains in India|Express]] train belonging to [[Southern Railway zone]] that runs between {{stnlnk|Chennai Egmore}} and {{stnlnk|Velankanni}} in India. It is currently being operated with 16185/16186 train numbers on a daily basis.<ref>[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/Railways-cancel-17-trains-due-to-floods-in-Chennai/articleshow/50009753.cms Railways cancel 17 trains due to floods in Chennai]</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 16185/Chennai | The 16185/Chennai Egmore–Velankanni Link Express has an average speed of 42 km/hr and covers 353 km in 8h 30m. The 16186/Velankanni–Chennai Egmore Link Express has an average speed of 42 km/hr and covers 353 km in 8h 30m. | ||
== Route and halts == | == Route and halts == | ||
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The important halts of the train are: | The important halts of the train are: | ||
* {{ | * {{stnlnk|Chennai Egmore}} | ||
* {{ | * {{stnlnk|Tambaram}} | ||
* {{ | * {{stnlnk|Viluppuram Junction}} | ||
* {{ | * {{stnlnk|Cuddalore Port Junction}} | ||
* {{ | * {{stnlnk|Chidambaram}} | ||
* {{ | * {{stnlnk|Peralam Junction}} | ||
* {{ | * {{stnlnk|Thiruvarur Junction}} | ||
* {{ | * {{stnlnk|Nagapattinam Junction}} | ||
* {{ | * {{stnlnk|Velankanni}} | ||
==Coach | ==Coach composition== | ||
The train has standard ICF rakes with a max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 23 coaches : | The train has standard ICF rakes with a max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 23 coaches: | ||
* 1 AC II Tier | * 1 AC II Tier | ||
* 2 AC III Tier | * 2 AC III Tier | ||
* 10 Sleeper | * 10 Sleeper coaches | ||
* 2 Slip | * 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 | 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 | ==Rake sharing== | ||
The train shares its rake with 16187/16188 [[Tea Garden Express]] and 56385/56386 [[ | The train shares its rake with 16187/16188 [[Tea Garden Express]] and 56385/56386 [[Ernakulam–Kottayam Passenger]]. The train is detached from [[Chennai Egmore–Karaikal Kamban Express]] at [[Nagappattinam]] and runs as Chennai Egmore–Velankanni Link Express. | ||
== Direction | ==Direction reversal== | ||
The train reverses its direction 2 times: | |||
* {{ | * {{stnlnk|Thiruvarur Junction}} | ||
* {{ | * {{stnlnk|Nagapattinam Junction}} | ||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
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* [[Karaikal railway station]] | * [[Karaikal railway station]] | ||
* [[Tea Garden Express]] | * [[Tea Garden Express]] | ||
== Notes == | |||
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== References == | == References == | ||
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== External links == | == External links == | ||
* [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/21970 16185/Chennai | * [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/21970 16185/Chennai Egmore–Velankanni Link Express] India Rail Info | ||
* [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/21971 16186/ | * [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/21971 16186/Velankanni–Chennai Egmore Link Express] India Rail Info | ||
{{Railways in Southern India}} | {{Railways in Southern India}} | ||
{{DEFAULTSORT:Chennai Egmore - Velankanni Link Express}} | {{DEFAULTSORT:Chennai Egmore-Velankanni Link Express}} | ||
[[Category:Transport in Chennai]] | [[Category:Transport in Chennai]] | ||
[[Category:Express trains in India]] | [[Category:Express trains in India]] | ||