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[[File:Dadar Chennai Egmore Express.jpg | thumb | 220x124px | right | Train board for egmore Dadar Superfast express]] | [[File:Dadar Chennai Egmore Express.jpg | thumb|220x124px | right | Train board for egmore Dadar Superfast express]] | ||
The 12163/12164 '''Mumbai Lokmanya Tilak Terminus - Chennai Central Superfast Express''' is a [[Superfast Express trains in India|Superfast Express]] train belonging to [[Indian Railways]] - [[Central Railway zone|Central Railways]] zone that runs between [[Lokmanya Tilak Terminus]] and [[Chennai Central]] in India. Its terminal was changed in both directions from [[Dadar]] to [[Lokmanya Tilak Terminus]] and | The 12163/12164 '''Mumbai Lokmanya Tilak Terminus - Chennai Central Superfast Express''' is a [[Superfast Express trains in India|Superfast Express]] train belonging to [[Indian Railways]] - [[Central Railway zone|Central Railways]] zone that runs between [[Lokmanya Tilak Terminus]] and [[Chennai Central]] in India. Its terminal was changed in both directions from [[Dadar]] to [[Lokmanya Tilak Terminus]] and to [[Chennai Central]] from [[Chennai Egmore]]. | ||
It operates as train number 12163 from Lokmanya Tilak Terminus to Chennai Central and as train number 12164 in the reverse direction serving the states of [[Maharashtra]], [[Karnataka]], [[Andhra Pradesh]] and [[Tamil Nadu]]. The train is scheduled to leave from Lokmanya Tilak Terminus from 1 July 2020 and will arrive next day to Chennai Central. | It operates as train number 12163 from Lokmanya Tilak Terminus to Chennai Central and as train number 12164 in the reverse direction serving the states of [[Maharashtra]], [[Karnataka]], [[Andhra Pradesh]] and [[Tamil Nadu]]. The train is scheduled to leave from Lokmanya Tilak Terminus from 1 July 2020 and will arrive next day to Chennai Central. | ||
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'''The train consists of:''' | '''The train consists of:''' | ||
* 1 | * 1 AC Two Tier | ||
* | * 4 AC Three Tier coaches | ||
* 11 Sleeper Class | |||
* | * 4 General Unreserved | ||
* | |||
* 1 High Capacity Parcel Van (HCPV) | * 1 High Capacity Parcel Van (HCPV) | ||
* 2 End On Generator | * 2 End On Generator | ||
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The 12163/64 '''Mumbai Lokmanya Tilak Terminus - Chennai Central Superfast Express''' covers the distance of 1261 kilometres in 21 hours 35 mins as 12163 '''Mumbai Lokmanya Tilak Terminus - Chennai Central Superfast Express''' (58 km/hr) & 1261 kilometres in 21 hrs 45 mins as 12164 '''Chennai Central - Mumbai Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Superfast Express''' (57 km/hr). | The 12163/64 '''Mumbai Lokmanya Tilak Terminus - Chennai Central Superfast Express''' covers the distance of 1261 kilometres in 21 hours 35 mins as 12163 '''Mumbai Lokmanya Tilak Terminus - Chennai Central Superfast Express''' (58 km/hr) & 1261 kilometres in 21 hrs 45 mins as 12164 '''Chennai Central - Mumbai Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Superfast Express''' (57 km/hr). | ||
As the average speed of the train is above 55 km/hr, as per [[Indian | As the average speed of the train is above 55 km/hr, as per [[Indian Railways]] rules, its fare includes a superfast surcharge. | ||
==Routing== | ==Routing== | ||
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12164 '''Chennai Central - Mumbai Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Superfast Express''' leaves [[Chennai Central]] on a daily basis at 18:15 hrs IST and reaches [[Lokmanya Tilak Terminus]] at 16:00 hrs IST the next day. | 12164 '''Chennai Central - Mumbai Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Superfast Express''' leaves [[Chennai Central]] on a daily basis at 18:15 hrs IST and reaches [[Lokmanya Tilak Terminus]] at 16:00 hrs IST the next day. | ||
No Rake Sharing. It has | No Rake Sharing. It has its own dedicated two sets of highly refurbished LHB rakes maintained by Central Railway. | ||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
*{{cite web|url=http://www.indianrail.gov.in |title=Welcome to Indian Railway Passenger reservation Enquiry |publisher=indianrail.gov.in | | *{{cite web|url=http://www.indianrail.gov.in |title=Welcome to Indian Railway Passenger reservation Enquiry |publisher=indianrail.gov.in |access-date=2014-04-05 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140408180437/http://www.indianrail.gov.in/ |archive-date=8 April 2014 |df=dmy }} | ||
*{{cite web|url=http://www.irctc.co.in|title=IRCTC Online Passenger Reservation System|publisher=irctc.co.in| | *{{cite web|url=http://www.irctc.co.in|title=IRCTC Online Passenger Reservation System|publisher=irctc.co.in|access-date=2014-04-05|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070303131207/http://www.irctc.co.in/|archive-date=3 March 2007|url-status=dead}} | ||
*{{cite web|url=http://www.irfca.org|title=[IRFCA] Welcome to IRFCA.org, the home of IRFCA on the internet.|publisher=irfca.org| | *{{cite web|url=http://www.irfca.org|title=[IRFCA] Welcome to IRFCA.org, the home of IRFCA on the internet.|publisher=irfca.org|access-date=2014-04-05}} | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
{{cite web |url=http://www.askmebuddy.com/train-reservation-chennai-egmore| | {{cite web |url=http://www.askmebuddy.com/train-reservation-chennai-egmore|access-date=2014-12-05}} | ||
*{{cite web|url=http://trains.indiadekh.com/train-dadar-chennai-egmore-sf-express-number-12163-from-RC-raichur-rc-to-HX-kadapa-hx.html|title=Train Dadar Chennai Egmore SF Express (12163) from Raichur (RC) to Kadapa (HX)|publisher=trains.indiadekh.com| | *{{cite web|url=http://trains.indiadekh.com/train-dadar-chennai-egmore-sf-express-number-12163-from-RC-raichur-rc-to-HX-kadapa-hx.html|title=Train Dadar Chennai Egmore SF Express (12163) from Raichur (RC) to Kadapa (HX)|publisher=trains.indiadekh.com|access-date=2014-04-05}} | ||
*{{cite web|url=http://www.askmefast.com/Tatkal_ticket_confirmation_status_for_chennai_egmore_to_dadar_express-qna5381186.html|title=Tatkal ticket confirmation status for chennai egmore to dadar express? - Train ticket confirmation on tatkal :: Ask Me Fast|publisher=askmefast.com| | *{{cite web|url=http://www.askmefast.com/Tatkal_ticket_confirmation_status_for_chennai_egmore_to_dadar_express-qna5381186.html|title=Tatkal ticket confirmation status for chennai egmore to dadar express? - Train ticket confirmation on tatkal :: Ask Me Fast|publisher=askmefast.com|access-date=2014-04-05}} | ||
*{{cite web|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/article139414.ece?service=print|title=Train services restored|publisher=newindianexpress.com| | *{{cite web|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/article139414.ece?service=print|title=Train services restored|publisher=newindianexpress.com|access-date=2014-04-05}} | ||
{{Railways in Southern India}} | {{Railways in Southern India}} | ||
Latest revision as of 06:38, 17 August 2021
| Overview | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service type | Superfast Express | ||||
| First service | 26 April 1988 | ||||
| Current operator(s) | Central Railway | ||||
| Route | |||||
| Start | Lokmanya Tilak Terminus | ||||
| Stops | 24 as 12163 Mumbai LTT - Chennai Central SF Express, 23 as 12164 Chennai Central - Mumbai LTT SF Express | ||||
| End | Chennai Central | ||||
| Distance travelled | 1,279 km (795 mi) | ||||
| Average journey time | 21 Hours 35 Minutes | ||||
| Service frequency | Daily | ||||
| On-board services | |||||
| Class(es) | AC 1st Class, AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, Second Class seating | ||||
| Seating arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Catering facilities | Pantry Car attached | ||||
| Observation facilities | Large Windows | ||||
| Technical | |||||
| Rolling stock | LHB Coaches | ||||
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) | ||||
| Operating speed | 110 km/h (68 mph) maximum 58 km/h (36 mph), including halts | ||||
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The 12163/12164 Mumbai Lokmanya Tilak Terminus - Chennai Central Superfast Express is a Superfast Express train belonging to Indian Railways - Central Railways zone that runs between Lokmanya Tilak Terminus and Chennai Central in India. Its terminal was changed in both directions from Dadar to Lokmanya Tilak Terminus and to Chennai Central from Chennai Egmore.
It operates as train number 12163 from Lokmanya Tilak Terminus to Chennai Central and as train number 12164 in the reverse direction serving the states of Maharashtra, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu. The train is scheduled to leave from Lokmanya Tilak Terminus from 1 July 2020 and will arrive next day to Chennai Central.
Coaches[edit]
As with most train services in India, Coach Composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.
Coach composition (Downward - 12163)[edit]
The train consists of:
- 1 AC Two Tier
- 4 AC Three Tier coaches
- 11 Sleeper Class
- 4 General Unreserved
- 1 High Capacity Parcel Van (HCPV)
- 2 End On Generator
| Loco | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
HCPV | EOG | GS | GS | GS | A1 | B4 | B3 | B2 | B1 | S11 | S10 | S9 | S8 | S7 | S6 | S5 | S4 | S3 | S2 | S1 | GS | EOG |
Service[edit]
The 12163/64 Mumbai Lokmanya Tilak Terminus - Chennai Central Superfast Express covers the distance of 1261 kilometres in 21 hours 35 mins as 12163 Mumbai Lokmanya Tilak Terminus - Chennai Central Superfast Express (58 km/hr) & 1261 kilometres in 21 hrs 45 mins as 12164 Chennai Central - Mumbai Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Superfast Express (57 km/hr).
As the average speed of the train is above 55 km/hr, as per Indian Railways rules, its fare includes a superfast surcharge.
Routing[edit]
The 12163/64 Mumbai Lokmanya Tilak Terminus - Chennai Central Superfast Express runs via Khandala railway station, Pune Junction, Solapur Junction, Adoni, Guntakal Junction, Renigunta Junction to Chennai Central.
Traction[edit]
The 12163/64 Mumbai Lokmanya Tilak Terminus - Chennai Central Superfast Express is hauled by WAP 7 of KYN, LGD or ED shed throughout its journey, with WDP4D of PUNE shed piggybacking the train from Pune to Wadi in both directions.
Timings[edit]
12163 Mumbai Lokmanya Tilak Terminus - Chennai Central Superfast Express leaves Lokmanya Tilak Terminus on a daily basis at 18:45 hrs IST and reaches Chennai Central at 16:20 hrs IST the next day.
12164 Chennai Central - Mumbai Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Superfast Express leaves Chennai Central on a daily basis at 18:15 hrs IST and reaches Lokmanya Tilak Terminus at 16:00 hrs IST the next day.
No Rake Sharing. It has its own dedicated two sets of highly refurbished LHB rakes maintained by Central Railway.
External links[edit]
- "Welcome to Indian Railway Passenger reservation Enquiry". indianrail.gov.in. Archived from the original on 8 April 2014. Retrieved 2014-04-05.
- "IRCTC Online Passenger Reservation System". irctc.co.in. Archived from the original on 3 March 2007. Retrieved 5 April 2014.
- "[IRFCA] Welcome to IRFCA.org, the home of IRFCA on the internet". irfca.org. Retrieved 5 April 2014.
References[edit]
http://www.askmebuddy.com/train-reservation-chennai-egmore. Retrieved 5 December 2014. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
- "Train Dadar Chennai Egmore SF Express (12163) from Raichur (RC) to Kadapa (HX)". trains.indiadekh.com. Retrieved 5 April 2014.
- "Tatkal ticket confirmation status for chennai egmore to dadar express? - Train ticket confirmation on tatkal :: Ask Me Fast". askmefast.com. Retrieved 5 April 2014.
- "Train services restored". newindianexpress.com. Retrieved 5 April 2014.