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The 12621 / 12622 '''Tamil Nadu | The 12621 / 12622 '''Tamil Nadu Express''' is a [[Superfast Express trains in India|superfast express]] train of the [[Indian Railways]] connecting M.G. R Chennai Central - New Delhi . It is the fastest Non - AC train between New Delhi and [[Chennai]] covering the distance in 32 hours. | ||
It only stops at [[Agra]], [[Gwalior]], [[Jhansi]], [[Bhopal]], [[Itarsi]], [[Nagpur]], [[Balharshah]], [[Warangal]], [[Khammam]] (since 09.10.2023) and [[Vijayawada]]. | It only stops at [[Agra]], [[Gwalior]], [[Jhansi]], [[Bhopal]], [[Itarsi]], [[Nagpur]], [[Balharshah]], [[Warangal]], [[Khammam]] (since 09.10.2023) and [[Vijayawada]]. | ||
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earlier it was being hauled by [[WAP-4]]. Now It is hauled by a [[Indian locomotive class WAP-7|WAP-7]] from [[Royapuram]] shed end to end, since the whole route is [[Railway electrification|electrified]]. | earlier it was being hauled by [[WAP-4]]. Now It is hauled by a [[Indian locomotive class WAP-7|WAP-7]] from [[Royapuram]] shed end to end, since the whole route is [[Railway electrification|electrified]]. | ||
[[File:Tamil Nadu Express | [[File:Tamil Nadu Express 1.jpg|thumb|Tamil Nadu Express sleeper coach]] | ||
==Accidents== | ==Accidents== | ||
Latest revision as of 09:24, 21 September 2026
| Tamil Nadu Superfast Express | |||||
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 Tamil Nadu Superfast Express Entering Itarsi Junction railway station | |||||
| Overview | |||||
| Service type | Superfast Express | ||||
| First service | 7 August 1976 | ||||
| Current operator(s) | Southern Railway | ||||
| Route | |||||
| Start | MGR Chennai Central (MAS) | ||||
| Stops | 10 | ||||
| End | New Delhi (NDLS) | ||||
| Distance travelled | 2,182 km (1,356 mi) | ||||
| Average journey time | 32 hours (Approx.) | ||||
| Service frequency | Daily | ||||
| Train number(s) | 12621 / 12622 | ||||
| On-board services | |||||
| Class(es) | AC First Class, AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, AC 3 Tier Economy, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved | ||||
| Seating arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Catering facilities | Available | ||||
| Observation facilities | Large windows | ||||
| Baggage facilities | Available | ||||
| Other facilities | Below the seats | ||||
| Technical | |||||
| Rolling stock | LHB coach | ||||
| Track gauge | Broad Gauge 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) | ||||
| Operating speed | 70 km/h (43 mph) average including halts. | ||||
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The 12621 / 12622 Tamil Nadu Express is a superfast express train of the Indian Railways connecting M.G. R Chennai Central - New Delhi . It is the fastest Non - AC train between New Delhi and Chennai covering the distance in 32 hours.
It only stops at Agra, Gwalior, Jhansi, Bhopal, Itarsi, Nagpur, Balharshah, Warangal, Khammam (since 09.10.2023) and Vijayawada.
It has the non-stop continuous run between Vijayawada and Chennai Central of 431 kilometres (268 mi).
earlier it was being hauled by WAP-4. Now It is hauled by a WAP-7 from Royapuram shed end to end, since the whole route is electrified.
Accidents[edit | edit source]
Tamil Nadu Express has traditionally been accident-prone, with many accidents occurring due to its speed. The top speed of the train was reduced after series of derailments and after major derailment of 14 coaches on 31 August 1981 at Asifabad Road Station in Telangana, in which 15 persons were killed and 39 injured.[1] The following table enlists the accidents that happened on Tamil Nadu Express.
| Year | Location | Cause of Accident | Casualties |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Vijayawada | Derailment | none |
| 1978 | Nagpur-Itarsi section | Derailment | none |
| 1981 | Asifabad Road Station | Derailment | 15 killed 39 injured |
| 1983 | Kazipet | Derailment | none |
| 1984 | Vijayawada | Derailment | none |
| 1984 | Delhi | Fire in one of the coaches |
Two coaches partially damaged |
| 1986 | Agra-Gwalior Section | Fire in one of the first class coaches |
3 injured |
| 1987 | Amla-Nagpur | Derailment of 13 coaches |
2 killed 30 injured |
| 1990 | Mathura | Collision with an empty train |
none |
| 2012 | Nellore | Fire in S11 coach | 32 killed 27 injured |
See also[edit | edit source]
- Dedicated Intercity trains of India
- The Grand Trunk Express
- Chennai Duronto Express
- Chennai Rajdhani Express
- Kerala Express
- Karnataka Express
- Andhra Pradesh Express
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Is Tamil Nadu Express jinxed?". The Hindu. 31 July 2012. Retrieved 24 August 2012.
External links[edit | edit source]
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