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| Line 12: | Line 12: | ||
| operator = [[Southern Railway zone]] | | operator = [[Southern Railway zone]] | ||
| ridership = | | ridership = | ||
| start = {{ | | start = {{stnlnk|Chennai Egmore}} (MS) | ||
| stops = 24 | | stops = 24 | ||
| end = {{ | | 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 | ||
| Line 22: | Line 22: | ||
| sleeping = No | | sleeping = No | ||
| autorack = | | autorack = | ||
| catering = On-board | | catering = On-board catering, <br> E-catering | ||
| observation = [[ICF | | 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 = {{ | | gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm|al=on|allk=on}} | ||
| electrification =Yes | | electrification =Yes | ||
| trainnumber = 16129/16130 | | trainnumber = 16129/16130 | ||
| Line 36: | Line 36: | ||
}} | }} | ||
The '''Chennai | 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 | 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 == | == Route and halts == | ||
| Line 46: | Line 46: | ||
The important halts of the train are: | The important halts of the train are: | ||
* {{ | * {{stnlnk|Chennai Egmore}} | ||
* {{ | * {{stnlnk|Tambaram}} | ||
* {{ | * {{stnlnk|Viluppuram Junction}} | ||
* {{ | * {{stnlnk|Tiruchchirappalli Junction}} | ||
* {{ | * {{stnlnk|Dindigul Junction}} | ||
* {{ | * {{stnlnk|Madurai Junction}} | ||
* {{ | * {{stnlnk|Virudunagar Junction}} | ||
* {{ | * {{stnlnk|Vanchi Maniyachchi Junction}} | ||
* {{ | * {{stnlnk|Tuticorin}} | ||
==Coach | ==Coach composition== | ||
The train has standard ICF rakes with a max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 6 coaches : | The train has standard ICF rakes with a max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 6 coaches: | ||
* 4 Second Sitting | * 4 Second Sitting | ||
| Line 66: | Line 66: | ||
== Traction== | == Traction== | ||
Both trains are hauled by an [[Electric Loco Shed, Erode|Erode Loco Shed]] based [[WAP-4]] electric locomotive from | 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 | ==Rake sharing== | ||
The trains are attached/detached from/to [[Guruvayur Express]] at [[Vanchi Maniyachchi]]. From | 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 == | == See also == | ||
| Line 80: | Line 77: | ||
* [[Tuticorin railway station]] | * [[Tuticorin railway station]] | ||
* [[Coimbatore–Tuticorin Link Express]] | * [[Coimbatore–Tuticorin Link Express]] | ||
== Notes == | |||
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== References == | == References == | ||
| Line 87: | Line 87: | ||
== External links == | == External links == | ||
* [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/22204 16129/Chennai | * [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/22204 16129/Chennai Egmore–Tuticorin Link Express] India Rail Info | ||
* [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/22205 16130/ | * [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]] | ||