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| operator = [[South Central Railway zone|South Central Railways]] | | operator = [[South Central Railway zone|South Central Railways]] | ||
| start = [[Kachiguda railway station|Kacheguda]] | | start = [[Kachiguda railway station|Kacheguda]] (KCG) | ||
| stops = 19 | | stops = 19 | ||
| end = | | end = {{stnlnk|Chengalpattu}} (CGL) | ||
| distance = {{convert|825|km|0|abbr=on}} | | distance = {{convert|825|km|0|abbr=on}} | ||
| journeytime = 16 Hours 35 minutes | | journeytime = 16 Hours 35 minutes | ||
| frequency = Daily | | frequency = Daily | ||
| class = AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper | | class = AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved | ||
| seating = Yes | | seating = Yes | ||
| sleeping = Yes | | sleeping = Yes | ||
| autorack = | | autorack = | ||
| catering = On-board | | catering = On-board catering, <br> E-catering | ||
| observation = | | observation = | ||
| entertainment = | | entertainment = | ||
| baggage = | | baggage = | ||
| otherfacilities = Below the seats | | otherfacilities = Below the seats | ||
| stock = [[ICF | | stock = [[ICF coaches]] | ||
| gauge = {{ | | gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm|allk=on}} | ||
| el = | | el = | ||
| trainnumber = 17651 / 17652 | | trainnumber = 17651 / 17652 | ||
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The 17651 / 17652 ''' | The 17651 / 17652 '''Kachiguda–Chengalpattu Express''' is an [[Express trains in India|Express]] train belonging to [[Indian Railways]] – [[South Central Railway zone]] that runs between [[Kachiguda railway station|Kacheguda]] and {{stnlnk|Chengalpattu Junction}} in India. | ||
It operates as train number 17652 from | It operates as train number 17652 from Kacheguda to Chengalpattu Jn and as train number 17651 in the reverse direction, serving the states of [[Tamil Nadu]] & [[Telangana]]. | ||
==Coaches== | ==Coaches== | ||
17652 / 51 | 17652 / 51 Kacheguda–Chengalpattu Jn Express presently has 1 AC 2 tier, 4 AC 3 tier, 8 Sleeper class, 3 General Unreserved & 2 SLR (Seating cum Luggage Rake) coaches. It does not have a [[pantry car]]. | ||
As is customary with most train services in India, | As is customary with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand | ||
==Service== | ==Service== | ||
The 17652 | The 17652 Kacheguda–Chengalpattu Jn Express covers the distance of 773 kilometres in 14 hours 45 mins (52.41 km/hr) & in 14 hours 55 mins as 17651 Chengalpattu Jn–Kacheguda Express (51.82 km/hr).{{citation needed|date=December 2020}} | ||
As the average speed of the train is below 55 km/hr, as per | As the average speed of the train is below 55 km/hr, as per Indian Railways rules, its fare does not include a Superfast surcharge.{{citation needed|date=December 2020}} | ||
==Routeing== | ==Routeing== | ||
The 17652 / 51 | The 17652 / 51 Kacheguda–Chengalpattu Jn Express runs from Kacheguda via [[Gooty]], [[Cuddapah]], [[Renigunta|Renigunta Junction]], {{stnlnk|Arakkonam Junction}} to Chengalpattu Jn.{{citation needed|date=December 2020}} | ||
==Traction== | ==Traction== | ||
As the route is partly electrified, a [[Diesel Loco Shed, Gooty|Gooty]] based [[WDP | As the route is partly electrified, a [[Diesel Loco Shed, Gooty|Gooty]]-based [[WDP-4D]] locomotive hauls the train from Kacheguda to {{stnlnk|Gooty Junction}} handing over to an [[Electric Loco Shed, Lallaguda|Lallaguda]]-based [[WAP-7]] or [[Electric Loco Shed, Vijayawada|Vijayawada]]-based [[WAP-4]] which powers the train for the remainder of the journey until Chengalpattu. | ||
== RSA == | == RSA == | ||
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*{{cite web|url=http://www.livechennai.com/detailnews.asp?newsid=7546|title=Live Chennai: Temporarily augmented trains|publisher=livechennai.com|accessdate=2014-05-30}} | *{{cite web|url=http://www.livechennai.com/detailnews.asp?newsid=7546|title=Live Chennai: Temporarily augmented trains|publisher=livechennai.com|accessdate=2014-05-30}} | ||
*{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-tamilnadu/new-halt-for-chennai-egmore-kacheguda-train/article610749.ece|title=New halt for Chennai Egmore Kacheguda train|work=The Hindu|accessdate=2014-05-30}} | *{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-tamilnadu/new-halt-for-chennai-egmore-kacheguda-train/article610749.ece|title=New halt for Chennai Egmore Kacheguda train|work=The Hindu|accessdate=2014-05-30}} | ||
*{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/Kacheguda-Chennai-Egmore-Express-was-delayed-by-over-half-an-hour-at-Arakonam-Railway-Station-68-km-away-from-Chennai-after-overhead-power-cable-snapped-between-Arakonam-and-Tirutani-on-Thursday-The-train-that-was-already-running-late-arrived-80-minutes-behind-schedule-at-Chennai-/articleshow/6481263.cms|title= | *{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/Kacheguda-Chennai-Egmore-Express-was-delayed-by-over-half-an-hour-at-Arakonam-Railway-Station-68-km-away-from-Chennai-after-overhead-power-cable-snapped-between-Arakonam-and-Tirutani-on-Thursday-The-train-that-was-already-running-late-arrived-80-minutes-behind-schedule-at-Chennai-/articleshow/6481263.cms|title=Kacheguda–Chennai Egmore Express was delayed by over half an hour at Arakonam Railway Station, 68 km away from Chennai, after overhead power cable snapped between Arakonam and Tirutani, on Thursday. The train, that was already running late, arrived 80 minutes behind schedule at Chennai|work=The Times of India|accessdate=2014-05-30}} | ||
*{{cite web|url=http://www.siasat.com/english/news/additional-seats-berths-attaching-additional-coaches-several-express-trains|title=Additional Seats / Berths by Attaching Additional Coaches to several Express Trains | *{{cite web|url=http://www.siasat.com/english/news/additional-seats-berths-attaching-additional-coaches-several-express-trains|title=Additional Seats / Berths by Attaching Additional Coaches to several Express Trains|work=Siasat|accessdate=2014-05-30}} | ||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
*{{cite web|url=http://www.indianrail.gov.in |title=Welcome to Indian Railway Passenger reservation Enquiry |publisher=indianrail.gov.in |accessdate=2014-04-05 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131125225205/http://www.indianrail.gov.in/ |archivedate=25 November 2013 }} | *{{cite web|url=http://www.indianrail.gov.in |title=Welcome to Indian Railway Passenger reservation Enquiry |publisher=indianrail.gov.in |accessdate=2014-04-05 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131125225205/http://www.indianrail.gov.in/ |archivedate=25 November 2013 }} | ||
*{{cite web|url=http://www.irctc.co.in|title=IRCTC Online Passenger Reservation System|publisher=irctc.co.in|accessdate=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.irctc.co.in|title=IRCTC Online Passenger Reservation System|publisher=irctc.co.in|accessdate=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= | *{{cite web|url=http://www.irfca.org|title=[IRFCA] Welcome to IRFCA.org, the home of IRFCA on the internet.|publisher=IRFCA|accessdate=2014-04-05}} | ||
{{Railways in Southern India}} | {{Railways in Southern India}} | ||
{{DEFAULTSORT:Kacheguda - Chennai Egmore Express}} | {{DEFAULTSORT:Kacheguda-Chennai Egmore Express}} | ||
[[Category:Express trains in India]] | [[Category:Express trains in India]] | ||
[[Category:Rail transport in Tamil Nadu]] | [[Category:Rail transport in Tamil Nadu]] | ||
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| Overview | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service type | Express | ||||
| Locale | Telangana, Andhra Pradesh & Tamilnadu | ||||
| First service | 26 February 2006 | ||||
| Current operator(s) | South Central Railways | ||||
| Route | |||||
| Start | Kacheguda (KCG) | ||||
| Stops | 19 | ||||
| End | Chengalpattu (CGL) | ||||
| Distance travelled | 825 km (513 mi) | ||||
| Average journey time | 16 Hours 35 minutes | ||||
| Service frequency | Daily | ||||
| Train number(s) | 17651 / 17652 | ||||
| On-board services | |||||
| Class(es) | AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved | ||||
| Seating arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Catering facilities | On-board catering, E-catering | ||||
| Other facilities | Below the seats | ||||
| Technical | |||||
| Rolling stock | ICF coaches | ||||
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) | ||||
| Operating speed | 52.11 km/h (32 mph) average including halts | ||||
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The 17651 / 17652 Kachiguda–Chengalpattu Express is an Express train belonging to Indian Railways – South Central Railway zone that runs between Kacheguda and Chengalpattu Junction in India.
It operates as train number 17652 from Kacheguda to Chengalpattu Jn and as train number 17651 in the reverse direction, serving the states of Tamil Nadu & Telangana.
Coaches[edit]
17652 / 51 Kacheguda–Chengalpattu Jn Express presently has 1 AC 2 tier, 4 AC 3 tier, 8 Sleeper class, 3 General Unreserved & 2 SLR (Seating cum Luggage Rake) coaches. It does not have a pantry car.
As is customary with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand
Service[edit]
The 17652 Kacheguda–Chengalpattu Jn Express covers the distance of 773 kilometres in 14 hours 45 mins (52.41 km/hr) & in 14 hours 55 mins as 17651 Chengalpattu Jn–Kacheguda Express (51.82 km/hr).[citation needed]
As the average speed of the train is below 55 km/hr, as per Indian Railways rules, its fare does not include a Superfast surcharge.[citation needed]
Routeing[edit]
The 17652 / 51 Kacheguda–Chengalpattu Jn Express runs from Kacheguda via Gooty, Cuddapah, Renigunta Junction, Arakkonam Junction to Chengalpattu Jn.[citation needed]
Traction[edit]
As the route is partly electrified, a Gooty-based WDP-4D locomotive hauls the train from Kacheguda to Gooty Junction handing over to an Lallaguda-based WAP-7 or Vijayawada-based WAP-4 which powers the train for the remainder of the journey until Chengalpattu.
RSA[edit]
17643/17644 Circar Express
References[edit]
- "South Central Railway : Kacheguda – Chennai Egmore Express Rescheduled on 29th January, 2013 | JAABAALI NEWS". Archived from the original on 26 April 2013. Retrieved 30 May 2014.
- "Live Chennai: Temporarily augmented trains". livechennai.com. Retrieved 30 May 2014.
- "New halt for Chennai Egmore Kacheguda train". The Hindu. Retrieved 30 May 2014.
- "Kacheguda–Chennai Egmore Express was delayed by over half an hour at Arakonam Railway Station, 68 km away from Chennai, after overhead power cable snapped between Arakonam and Tirutani, on Thursday. The train, that was already running late, arrived 80 minutes behind schedule at Chennai". The Times of India. Retrieved 30 May 2014.
- "Additional Seats / Berths by Attaching Additional Coaches to several Express Trains". Siasat. Retrieved 30 May 2014.
External links[edit]
- "Welcome to Indian Railway Passenger reservation Enquiry". indianrail.gov.in. Archived from the original on 25 November 2013. Retrieved 5 April 2014.
- "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. Retrieved 5 April 2014.