Chennai Egmore–Tuticorin Link Express
The Chennai Egmore - Tuticorin Link Express is an Express train belonging to Southern Railway zone that runs between Chennai Egmore and Tuticorin in India. It is currently being operated with 16129/16130 train numbers on a daily basis.[1][2][3]It is also called as Koodal Express or Kudal Express.[4]
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Express |
| First service | 31 July 2013 |
| Current operator(s) | Southern Railway zone |
| Route | |
| Start | Chennai Egmore (MS) |
| Stops | 24 |
| End | Tuticorin (TN) |
| Distance travelled | 652 km (405 mi) |
| Service frequency | Daily [lower-alpha 1] |
| Train number(s) | 16129/16130 |
| Line(s) used | Chord Line |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | Second Sitting, General Unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | No |
| Catering facilities | On-board Catering, E-Catering |
| Observation facilities | ICF Coaches, large windows |
| Entertainment facilities | No |
| Baggage facilities | No |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | 2 |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 53 km/h (33 mph), including halts |
Service
The 16129/Chennai Egmore - Tuticorin Link Express has an average speed of 53 km/hr and covers 652 km in 12h 15m. The 16130/Tuticorin - Chennai Egmore Link Express has an average speed of 51 km/hr and covers 652 km in 12h 45m.
Route and halts
The important halts of the train are:
Coach composite
The train has standard ICF rakes with a max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 6 coaches :
- 4 Second Sitting
- 1 General Unreserved
- 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake
Traction
Both trains are hauled by an Erode Loco Shed based WAP-4 electric locomotive from Chennai to Tuticorin and vice versa.
Rake Sharing
The trains are attached/detached from/to Guruvayur Express at Vanchi Maniyachchi. From Chennai Egmore to Vanchi Maniyachi and vise versa the train will run coupled with Guruvayur Express. A separate loco will haul the train from Vanchi Maniyachi to Tuticorin and vise versa.
Notes
- ↑ Runs seven days in a week for every direction.
See also
References
- ↑ "Trains diverted". The Hindu. 22 May 2017. Retrieved 6 June 2018.
- ↑ Diversion of trains due to line block
- ↑ Changes in pattern of train services announced
- ↑ Dec 24, PTI |; 2002; Ist, 20:07. "Koodal Express converted into Jansatabdhi Express | undefined News - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 19 March 2021.
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