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{{Infobox rail service
{{Infobox rail service
| name = Chennai Egmore - Velankanni Link Express
| name = Chennai Egmore–Velankanni Link Express
| image =  
| image =  
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| operator = [[Southern Railway zone]]
| operator = [[Southern Railway zone]]
| ridership =
| ridership =
| start = {{rws|Chennai Egmore}} ('''MS''')
| start = {{stnlnk|Chennai Egmore}} (MS)
| stops = 13
| stops = 13
| end = {{rws|Velankanni}} ('''VLNK''')
| end = {{stnlnk|Velankanni}} (VLNK)
| distance = {{convert|353|km|0|abbr=on}}
| distance = {{convert|353|km|0|abbr=on}}
| journey time = 8h 30m
| journey time = 8h 30m
| frequency = Daily {{efn|Runs seven days in a week for every direction.}}
| frequency = Daily {{efn|Runs seven days in a week for every direction.}}
| class = AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved
| class = AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
| seating = No
| seating = No
| sleeping = Yes
| sleeping = Yes
| autorack =  
| autorack =  
| catering =  On-board Catering <br> E-Catering
| catering =  On-board catering <br> E-catering
| observation = [[ICF Coaches]]
| observation = [[ICF coaches]]
| entertainment = No
| entertainment = No
| baggage = No
| baggage = No
| other facilities= Below the seats
| other facilities= Below the seats
| stock = 2
| stock = 2
| gauge = {{RailGauge|1676mm|al=on|allk=on}}
| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm|al=on|allk=on}}
| electrification =  
| electrification =  
| trainnumber = 16185/16186
| trainnumber = 16185/16186
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}}


The '''Chennai Egmore - Velankanni Link Express''' is an [[Express trains in India|Express]] train belonging to [[Southern Railway zone]] that runs between [[Chennai Egmore railway station|Chennai Egmore]] and [[Velankanni railway station|Velankanni]] in [[India]]. It is currently being operated with 16185/16186 train numbers on a daily basis.<ref>[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/Railways-cancel-17-trains-due-to-floods-in-Chennai/articleshow/50009753.cms Railways cancel 17 trains due to floods in Chennai]</ref><ref>[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/Chennai-rain-Southern-Railway-cancels-12-trains-leaving-Egmore/articleshow/49998215.cms Chennai rain: Southern Railway cancels 12 trains leaving Egmore]</ref><ref>[http://www.sr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&dcd=3580&id=0,4,268 CANCELLATION OF TRAIN SERVICES ON 01.12.2015]</ref>
The '''Chennai Egmore–Velankanni Link Express''' is an [[Express trains in India|Express]] train belonging to [[Southern Railway zone]] that runs between {{stnlnk|Chennai Egmore}} and {{stnlnk|Velankanni}} in India. It is currently being operated with 16185/16186 train numbers on a daily basis.<ref>[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/Railways-cancel-17-trains-due-to-floods-in-Chennai/articleshow/50009753.cms Railways cancel 17 trains due to floods in Chennai]</ref><ref>[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/Chennai-rain-Southern-Railway-cancels-12-trains-leaving-Egmore/articleshow/49998215.cms Chennai rain: Southern Railway cancels 12 trains leaving Egmore]</ref><ref>[http://www.sr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&dcd=3580&id=0,4,268 CANCELLATION OF TRAIN SERVICES ON 01.12.2015]</ref>


== Service==
== Service==


The 16185/Chennai Egmore - Velankanni Link Express has an average speed of 42&nbsp;km/hr and covers 353&nbsp;km in 8h 30m. The 16186/Velankanni - Chennai Egmore Link Express has an average speed of 42&nbsp;km/hr and covers 353&nbsp;km in 8h 30m.
The 16185/Chennai Egmore–Velankanni Link Express has an average speed of 42&nbsp;km/hr and covers 353&nbsp;km in 8h 30m. The 16186/Velankanni–Chennai Egmore Link Express has an average speed of 42&nbsp;km/hr and covers 353&nbsp;km in 8h 30m.


== Route and halts ==
== Route and halts ==
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The important halts of the train are:
The important halts of the train are:


* {{rws|Chennai Egmore}}
* {{stnlnk|Chennai Egmore}}
* {{rws|Tambaram}}
* {{stnlnk|Tambaram}}
* {{rws|Villupuram Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Viluppuram Junction}}
* {{rws|Cuddalore Port Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Cuddalore Port Junction}}
* {{rws|Chidambaram}}
* {{stnlnk|Chidambaram}}
* {{rws|Peralam Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Peralam Junction}}
* {{rws|Thiruvarur Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Thiruvarur Junction}}
* {{rws|Nagapattinam Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Nagapattinam Junction}}
* {{rws|Velankanni}}
* {{stnlnk|Velankanni}}


==Coach composite==
==Coach composition==


The train has standard ICF rakes with a max speed of 110&nbsp;kmph. The train consists of 23 coaches :
The train has standard ICF rakes with a max speed of 110&nbsp;kmph. The train consists of 23 coaches:


* 1 AC II Tier
* 1 AC II Tier
* 2 AC III Tier
* 2 AC III Tier
* 10 Sleeper Coaches
* 10 Sleeper coaches
* 2 Slip Coaches
* 2 Slip coaches
* 6 General Unreserved
* 6 General Unreserved
* 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake
* 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake
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== Traction==
== Traction==


Both trains are hauled by a [[Electric Loco Shed, Royapuram|Royapuram Loco Shed]] based [[WAP-7]] electric locomotive from [[Chennai]] to [[Villupuram]]. From [[Villupuram]], train is hauled by a [[Diesel Loco Shed, Golden Rock|Golden Rock Loco Shed]] based [[WDM 3A]] diesel locomotive uptil [[Karaikal]] and vice versa.
Both trains are hauled by a [[Electric Loco Shed, Royapuram|Royapuram Loco Shed]]-based [[WAP-7]] electric locomotive from [Chennai to [[Viluppuram]]. From Viluppuram, train is hauled by a [[Diesel Loco Shed, Golden Rock|Golden Rock Loco Shed]]-based [[WDM-3A]] diesel locomotive uptil Karaikal and vice versa.


== Rake Sharing ==
==Rake sharing==


The train shares its rake with 16187/16188 [[Tea Garden Express]] and 56385/56386 [[Ernakulam - Kottayam Passenger]]. The train is detached from  [[Chennai Egmore - Karaikal Kamban Express]] at [[Nagappattinam]] and runs as Chennai Egmore - Velankanni Link Express.
The train shares its rake with 16187/16188 [[Tea Garden Express]] and 56385/56386 [[Ernakulam–Kottayam Passenger]]. The train is detached from  [[Chennai Egmore–Karaikal Kamban Express]] at [[Nagappattinam]] and runs as Chennai Egmore–Velankanni Link Express.


== Direction Reversal==
==Direction reversal==


Train Reverses its direction 2 times:
The train reverses its direction 2 times:


* {{rws|Thiruvarur Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Thiruvarur Junction}}
* {{rws|Nagapattinam Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Nagapattinam Junction}}
 
== Notes ==
{{notelist}}


== See also ==
== See also ==
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* [[Karaikal railway station]]
* [[Karaikal railway station]]
* [[Tea Garden Express]]
* [[Tea Garden Express]]
== Notes ==
{{notelist}}


== References ==
== References ==
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== External links ==
== External links ==


* [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/21970 16185/Chennai Egmore - Velankanni Link Express]
* [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/21970 16185/Chennai Egmore–Velankanni Link Express] India Rail Info
* [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/21971 16186/Velankanni - Chennai Egmore Link Express]
* [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/21971 16186/Velankanni–Chennai Egmore Link Express] India Rail Info


{{Railways in Southern India}}
{{Railways in Southern India}}


{{DEFAULTSORT:Chennai Egmore - Velankanni Link Express}}
{{DEFAULTSORT:Chennai Egmore-Velankanni Link Express}}
[[Category:Transport in Chennai]]
[[Category:Transport in Chennai]]
[[Category:Express trains in India]]
[[Category:Express trains in India]]

Latest revision as of 15:05, 16 July 2021

Chennai Egmore–Velankanni Link Express
Overview
Service typeExpress
First service22 July 2013; 11 years ago (2013-07-22)
Current operator(s)Southern Railway zone
Route
StartChennai Egmore (MS)
Stops13
EndVelankanni (VLNK)
Distance travelled353 km (219 mi)
Service frequencyDaily [lower-alpha 1]
Train number(s)16185/16186
On-board services
Class(es)AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsNo
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesOn-board catering
E-catering
Observation facilitiesICF coaches
Entertainment facilitiesNo
Baggage facilitiesNo
Technical
Rolling stock2
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed42 km/h (26 mph), including halts

The Chennai Egmore–Velankanni Link Express is an Express train belonging to Southern Railway zone that runs between Chennai Egmore and Velankanni in India. It is currently being operated with 16185/16186 train numbers on a daily basis.[1][2][3]

Service[edit]

The 16185/Chennai Egmore–Velankanni Link Express has an average speed of 42 km/hr and covers 353 km in 8h 30m. The 16186/Velankanni–Chennai Egmore Link Express has an average speed of 42 km/hr and covers 353 km in 8h 30m.

Route and halts[edit]

The important halts of the train are:

Coach composition[edit]

The train has standard ICF rakes with a max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 23 coaches:

  • 1 AC II Tier
  • 2 AC III Tier
  • 10 Sleeper coaches
  • 2 Slip coaches
  • 6 General Unreserved
  • 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake
  • 1 Brake van

Traction[edit]

Both trains are hauled by a Royapuram Loco Shed-based WAP-7 electric locomotive from [Chennai to Viluppuram. From Viluppuram, train is hauled by a Golden Rock Loco Shed-based WDM-3A diesel locomotive uptil Karaikal and vice versa.

Rake sharing[edit]

The train shares its rake with 16187/16188 Tea Garden Express and 56385/56386 Ernakulam–Kottayam Passenger. The train is detached from Chennai Egmore–Karaikal Kamban Express at Nagappattinam and runs as Chennai Egmore–Velankanni Link Express.

Direction reversal[edit]

The train reverses its direction 2 times:

See also[edit]

Notes[edit]

  1. ↑ Runs seven days in a week for every direction.

References[edit]

  1. ↑ Railways cancel 17 trains due to floods in Chennai
  2. ↑ Chennai rain: Southern Railway cancels 12 trains leaving Egmore
  3. ↑ CANCELLATION OF TRAIN SERVICES ON 01.12.2015

External links[edit]


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