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{{Infobox rail service | {{Infobox rail service | ||
| name = | | name = Chennai Central–Coimbatore Shatabdi Express | ||
| image = | | image = | ||
| image_width = | | image_width = | ||
| caption = | | caption = | ||
| type = [[Shatabdi Express]] | | type = [[Shatabdi Express]] | ||
| locale = | | locale = | ||
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| operator = [[Southern Railway zone|Southern Railways]] | | operator = [[Southern Railway zone|Southern Railways]] | ||
| ridership = | | ridership = | ||
| start = | | start = {{stnlnk|Chennai Central}} | ||
| stops = 4 | | stops = 4 | ||
| end = | | end = {{stnlnk|Coimbatore Junction}} | ||
| distance = 496 km | | distance = 496 km | ||
| journeytime = 6h 40m | | journeytime = 6h 40m | ||
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| otherfacilities= | | otherfacilities= | ||
| stock = [[LHB coaches]] | | stock = [[LHB coaches]] | ||
| gauge = Broad – {{ | | gauge = Broad – {{track gauge|1676mm}} | ||
| el = | | el = | ||
| trainnumber = 12243/12244 | | trainnumber = 12243/12244 | ||
| speed = | | speed =110 km/hr (maximum),<br/>77 km/hr (average) | ||
| map = [[File:(Chennai - Coimbatore) Shatabdi Express route map.png|290px|(Chennai–Coimbatore) Shatabdi Express route map]] | |||
| map = [[File:(Chennai - Coimbatore) Shatabdi Express route map.png|290px|( | |||
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The ''' | The '''Chennai Central–Coimbatore Shatabdi Express''' was a [[Shatabdi Express]] train between {{stnlnk|Chennai Central}} and {{stnlnk|Coimbatore Junction}} in [[Tamil Nadu]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiarailinfo.com/train/chennai-central-coimbatore-ac-duronto-express-12243-mas-to-cbe/8495/35/41|title=12243/MGR Chennai Central - Coimbatore Jn. Shatabdi Express - Chennai/MAS to Coimbatore Main/CBE - India Rail Info|work=India Rail Info}}</ref> | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
The Shatabdi | The Shatabdi Express which was running from 1995<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.irfca.org/docs/ministers-trains.html|title = [IRFCA] Trains introduced by railway ministers}}</ref> and 2000 was stopped because it had occupancy of 60 percent as cited by Railways, It was replaced with an Intercity Express departing at identical timings.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/2000/07/01/stories/090140b1.htm|title = S. Rly introduces seven new trains}}</ref> Later, Indian railways introduced a [[Duronto Express]] between Chennai and Coimbatore in 2011. It was decided to convert back to Shatabdi and add additional stoppages to increase revenues.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/duronto-to-run-as-shatabdi-trains/article5372763.ece|title=Duronto to run as Shatabdi|work=The Hindu|accessdate=24 March 2015}}</ref> | ||
==Route and stations== | ==Route and stations== | ||
The train has 4 commercial stops in between the starting station and the ending station namely, | The train has 4 commercial stops in between the starting station and the ending station namely, {{stnlnk|Jolarpettai Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Salem Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Erode Junction}} and {{stnlnk|Tiruppur}}. It has also been given a temporary halt in {{stnlnk|Katpadi Junction}}. | ||
==Rake== | ==Rake== | ||
The rake has 7 AC Chair Cars, 1 AC Executive chair car and 2 EOG | The rake has 7 AC Chair Cars, 1 AC Executive chair car and 2 EOG cars making a total of 10 coaches. The train got new [[LHB coaches]] in November 2014.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/141025/nation-current-affairs/article/chennai-kovai-shatabdi-sport-new-look-first-november|title=Chennai Kovai Shatabdi to sport new look|accessdate=24 March 2015}}</ref> All the passenger coaches are air-conditioned. | ||
==Loco link== | ==Loco link== | ||
The rake is pulled by [[Royapuram | The rake is pulled by [[Electric Loco Shed, Royapuram|Royapuram]] [[WAP-7]] or [[Electric Loco Shed, Erode|Erode]] [[WAP-7]]. | ||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
* [[Cheran Express]] | * [[Cheran Superfast Express]] | ||
* [[Kovai Express]] | * [[Kovai Express]] | ||
* [[Nilgiri Express]] | * [[Nilgiri Express]] | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
{{reflist}} | {{reflist}} | ||
{{Railways in Southern India}} | {{Railways in Southern India}} | ||
{{Shatabdi Express}} | {{Shatabdi Express}} | ||
{{DEFAULTSORT:Chennai Central - Coimbatore Shatabdi Express}} | {{DEFAULTSORT:Chennai Central-Coimbatore Shatabdi Express}} | ||
[[Category:Shatabdi Express trains]] | [[Category:Shatabdi Express trains]] | ||
[[Category:Rail transport in Tamil Nadu]] | [[Category:Rail transport in Tamil Nadu]] | ||
[[Category:Transport in Coimbatore]] | [[Category:Transport in Coimbatore]] | ||
[[Category:Transport in Chennai]] | [[Category:Transport in Chennai]] | ||
Latest revision as of 16:34, 17 February 2022
| Overview | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service type | Shatabdi Express | ||||
| Current operator(s) | Southern Railways | ||||
| Route | |||||
| Start | Chennai Central | ||||
| Stops | 4 | ||||
| End | Coimbatore Junction | ||||
| Distance travelled | 496 km | ||||
| Average journey time | 6h 40m | ||||
| Service frequency | Daily, except Tuesday | ||||
| Train number(s) | 12243/12244 | ||||
| On-board services | |||||
| Class(es) | CC, Ex | ||||
| Seating arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Sleeping arrangements | No | ||||
| Catering facilities | Yes | ||||
| Observation facilities | Large windows | ||||
| Baggage facilities | Overhead racks | ||||
| Technical | |||||
| Rolling stock | LHB coaches | ||||
| Track gauge | Broad – 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) | ||||
| Operating speed | 110 km/hr (maximum), 77 km/hr (average) | ||||
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The Chennai Central–Coimbatore Shatabdi Express was a Shatabdi Express train between Chennai Central and Coimbatore Junction in Tamil Nadu.[1]
History[edit]
The Shatabdi Express which was running from 1995[2] and 2000 was stopped because it had occupancy of 60 percent as cited by Railways, It was replaced with an Intercity Express departing at identical timings.[3] Later, Indian railways introduced a Duronto Express between Chennai and Coimbatore in 2011. It was decided to convert back to Shatabdi and add additional stoppages to increase revenues.[4]
Route and stations[edit]
The train has 4 commercial stops in between the starting station and the ending station namely, Jolarpettai Junction, Salem Junction, Erode Junction and Tiruppur. It has also been given a temporary halt in Katpadi Junction.
Rake[edit]
The rake has 7 AC Chair Cars, 1 AC Executive chair car and 2 EOG cars making a total of 10 coaches. The train got new LHB coaches in November 2014.[5] All the passenger coaches are air-conditioned.
Loco link[edit]
The rake is pulled by Royapuram WAP-7 or Erode WAP-7.
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ↑ "12243/MGR Chennai Central - Coimbatore Jn. Shatabdi Express - Chennai/MAS to Coimbatore Main/CBE - India Rail Info". India Rail Info.
- ↑ "[IRFCA] Trains introduced by railway ministers".
- ↑ "S. Rly introduces seven new trains".
- ↑ "Duronto to run as Shatabdi". The Hindu. Retrieved 24 March 2015.
- ↑ "Chennai Kovai Shatabdi to sport new look". Retrieved 24 March 2015.