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{{short description|Express train between Chennai and New Delhi}}
{{Short description|Train in India}}
{{Use Indian English|date=May 2015}}
{{Use Indian English|date=May 2015}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=February 2021}}
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{{Use dmy dates|date=February 2021}}  
{{Infobox rail service
{{Infobox rail service
| name =  
| color              = FF0080
| image= File:Tamilnadu exp tb.jpg
| name               = Tamil Nadu Superfast Express
| image_width = 250px
| image             = Tn express.jpg
| caption = Tamil Nadu Express train board
| logo              = Tamil Nadu Express TB.png
| type = [[Superfast Express trains in India|Superfast]]
| image_width       = 350
| locale =  
| caption           = Tamil Nadu Superfast Express Entering [[Itarsi Junction railway station]]
| first = {{Start date and age|df=yes|1976|08|07}}  
| type               = [[Superfast Express trains in India|Superfast Express]]
| operator = [[Southern Railway zone|Southern Railways]]
| locale             =  
| ridership =
| first             = {{Start date and age|df=yes|1976|08|07}}
| start = {{stnlnk|Chennai Central}} (MAS)
| operator           = [[Southern Railway Zone|Southern Railway]]
| stops = 10  
| ridership         =  
| end = {{stnlnk|New Delhi}} (NDLS)
| start             = {{rws|Chennai Central||MGR Chennai Central}} (MAS)
| distance = {{convert|2182|km|0|abbr=on}}
| stops             = 10
| journeytime = 33 hours (Approx.)
| end               = {{rws|New Delhi}} (NDLS)
| frequency = Daily
| distance           = {{convert|2182|km|0|abbr=on}}
| class = AC 1st Class, AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
| journeytime       = 32 hours (Approx.)
| seating = Yes
| frequency         = Daily
| sleeping = Yes
| class             = AC First Class, AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, AC 3 Tier Economy, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved
| autorack =
| seating           = Yes
| catering = Available
| sleeping           = Yes
| observation = Large windows
| autorack           =  
| entertainment =
| catering           = Available
| baggage =
| observation       = Large windows
| otherfacilities = Below the seats
| entertainment     =  
| stock = [[LHB coaches]]
| baggage           = Available
| gauge = [[Broad gauge]] <br> {{track gauge|1676mm}}
| otherfacilities   = Below the seats
| el =
| stock             = [[LHB coach]]
| trainnumber = 12621 / 12622
| gauge             = [[Broad Gauge]] <br/> {{RailGauge|1676mm}}
| speed = {{convert|66|km/h|0|abbr=on}} average including halts
| el                 =  
| map = [[File:Grand Trunk Express and Tamil Nadu Express (NDLS-MAS) Route map.jpg|300px]] <br> Tamil Nadu Express route map
| trainnumber       = 12621 / 12622
| map_state =
| speed             = {{convert|70|km/h|0|abbr=on}} average including halts.
| map               = [[File:Grand Trunk Express and Tamil Nadu Express (NDLS-MAS) Route map.jpg|250px]] <br/> Tamil Nadu Express route map
| map_state         =  
}}
}}


The 12621 / 12622 '''Tamil Nadu Express''' is a [[Superfast Express trains in India|Superfast]] train of the [[Indian Railways]]. It is a daily train that run between [[Chennai]], ([[Tamilnadu]]) and [[New Delhi]], ([[Delhi]]).  
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.


[[File:Tamil Nadu Express 1.jpg|thumb|280px|Tamil Nadu Express ICF sleeper coach]]
It only stops at [[Agra]], [[Gwalior]], [[Jhansi]], [[Bhopal]], [[Itarsi]], [[Nagpur]], [[Balharshah]], [[Warangal]], [[Khammam]] (since 09.10.2023) and [[Vijayawada]].
[[File:Tamil Nadu Express 2.jpg|thumb|280px|Tamil Nadu Express ICF II AC coach]]
 
It has the non-stop continuous run between [[Vijayawada]] and [[Chennai Central railway station|Chennai Central]] of {{Convert|431|km}}.
 
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 1.jpg|thumb|Tamil Nadu Express sleeper coach]]


==Accidents==
==Accidents==
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 the derailment of 14 coaches on 31 August 1981 at Asifabad Road Station in [[Telangana]], in which 15 persons were killed and 39 injured.<ref name="thehindu">{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/article3704654.ece|title=Is Tamil Nadu Express jinxed?|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|date=31 July 2012|accessdate=24 August 2012}}</ref> The following table enlists the accidents that happened on Tamil Nadu Express.
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.<ref name="thehindu">{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/article3704654.ece|title=Is Tamil Nadu Express jinxed?|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|date=31 July 2012|accessdate=24 August 2012}}</ref> The following table enlists the accidents that happened on Tamil Nadu Express.


{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders unsortable" style="text-align:center"
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders unsortable" style="text-align:center"
|+ List of accidents on Tamil Nadu Express<ref name="thehindu"/>
|+ List of Accidents on Tamil Nadu Express<ref name="thehindu"/>
|-
|-
!scope="col" | Year
!scope="col" | Year
!scope="col" | Location
!scope="col" | Location
!scope="col" | Cause of accident
!scope="col" | Cause of Accident
!scope="col" | Casualties
!scope="col" | Casualties
|-
|-
| 1977 || Vijayawada || Derailment || none
| 1977 || Vijayawada || Derailment || none
|-
|-
| 1978 || Nagpur–Itarsi section || Derailment || none
| 1978 || Nagpur-Itarsi section || Derailment || none
|-
|-
| 1981 || Asifabad Road Station || Derailment || 15 killed <br /> 39 injured
| 1981 || Asifabad Road Station || Derailment || 15 killed <br /> 39 injured
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| 1984 || Delhi || Fire in one<br /> of the coaches || Two coaches<br /> partially damaged
| 1984 || Delhi || Fire in one<br /> of the coaches || Two coaches<br /> partially damaged
|-
|-
| 1986 || Agra–Gwalior Section || Fire in one of the<br /> first class coaches || 3 injured
| 1986 || Agra-Gwalior Section || Fire in one of the<br /> first class coaches || 3 injured
|-
|-
| 1987 || Amla–Nagpur || Derailment of <br />13 coaches || 2 killed<br />30 injured
| 1987 || Amla-Nagpur || Derailment of <br />13 coaches || 2 killed<br />30 injured
|-
|-
| 1990 || Mathura || Collision with<br /> an empty train || none
| 1990 || Mathura || Collision with<br /> an empty train || none
|-
|-
| 2012 || Nellore || [[Nellore train fire|Fire in S11 coach]] || 32 killed<br />27 injured
| 2012 || Nellore || [[Nellore train fire|Fire in S11 coach]] || 32 killed<br />27 injured
|}
==Route & Halts==
* '''{{rws|MGR Chennai Central}}'''
* {{rws|Vijayawada}}
* {{rws|Warangal}}
* {{rws|Balharshah}}
* {{rws|Nagpur Junction}}
* {{rws|Itarsi Junction}}
* {{rws|Bhopal Junction}}
* {{rws|Jhansi Junction}}
* {{rws|Gwalior}}
* {{rws|Agra Cantonment}}
* {{rws|Hazrat Nizamuddin}}
* '''{{rws|New Delhi}}'''
==Traction==
It is regularly hauled by a [[Electric Loco Shed, Royapuram|Royapuram]] / [[Electric Loco Shed, Erode|Erode]] based [[WAP-7]] locomotive from end to end.
==Time Table==
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! style="background:gold;"| Station Code
!! style="background:gold;"| Station name
!! style="background:gold;"| Arrival
!! style="background:gold;"| Departure
|-
| '''NDLS''' || '''New Delhi''' || --- || '''21:05'''
|-
| AGC || Agra Cantt || 23:28 || 23:28
|-
| GWL || Gwalior Junction || 01:13 || 01:15
|-
| JHS || Jhansi Junction || 02:45 || 02:55
|-
| BPL || Bhopal Junction || 06:50 || 06:55
|-
| ET || Itarsi Junction || 08:35 || 08:45
|-
| NGP || Nagpur Junction || 13:05 || 13:10
|-
| BPQ || Balharshah Junction || 16:25 || 16:35
|-
| WL || Warangal || 19:38 || 19:40
|-
| BZA || Vijayawada Junction || 23:20 || 23:30
|-
| '''MAS''' || '''MGR Chennai Central''' || '''06:15''' || ---
|-
|}
|}


==See also==
==See also==
* [[Ganga Kaveri Express]]
* [[Dedicated Intercity trains of India]]
* [[Dedicated Intercity trains of India]]
* [[Grand Trunk Express]]
* [[The Grand Trunk Express]]
* [[Chennai–Hazrat Nizamuddin Duronto Express]]
* [[Chennai Duronto|Chennai Duronto Express]]
* [[Chennai Rajdhani Express]]
* [[Chennai Rajdhani Express]]
* [[Kerala Express]]
* [[Kerala Express]]
* [[Karnataka Express]]
* [[Karnataka Express]]
* [[Andhra Pradesh Express]]
* [[Andhra Pradesh Express]]
* [[Visakhapatnam Swarna Jayanti Express]]
* [[Samata Express]]
* [[Hirakud Express]]


== References ==
== References ==
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==External links==
==External links==
* {{IRI Train|1611|name=Chennai–New Delhi Tamil Nadu Express}}
* {{Commons category-inline}}
* {{IRI Train|1612|name=New Delhi–Chennai Tamil Nadu Express}}
* {{IRI Train|1611|name=Chennai-New Delhi Tamil Nadu Express}}
* {{IRI Train|1612|name=New Delhi-Chennai Tamil Nadu Express}}


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

Latest revision as of 19:24, 7 February 2026



Tamil Nadu Superfast Express
Tamil Nadu Superfast Express Entering Itarsi Junction railway station
Overview
Service typeSuperfast Express
First service7 August 1976; 49 years ago (1976-08-07)
Current operator(s)Southern Railway
Route
StartMGR Chennai Central (MAS)
Stops10
EndNew Delhi (NDLS)
Distance travelled2,182 km (1,356 mi)
Average journey time32 hours (Approx.)
Service frequencyDaily
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 arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesAvailable
Observation facilitiesLarge windows
Baggage facilitiesAvailable
Other facilitiesBelow the seats
Technical
Rolling stockLHB coach
Track gaugeBroad Gauge
1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed70 km/h (43 mph) average including halts.
Route map

Tamil Nadu Express route map

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.

Tamil Nadu Express sleeper coach

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.

List of Accidents on Tamil Nadu Express[1]
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]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ 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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