Navjeevan Express
The 12655 / 12656 Navjeevan Express is a Superfast Express train belonging to Southern Railways that runs between Ahmedabad Junction and Chennai Central. It is currently being operated with 12655/12656 train numbers on a daily basis. From November 2, 2019, it runs with highly refurbished LHB coaches.
| File:Navjeevan exp tb.jpg Navjeevan Express trainboard | |||||
| Overview | |||||
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| Service type | Superfast Express | ||||
| First service | 6 April 1978 | ||||
| Current operator(s) | Southern Railways | ||||
| Route | |||||
| Start | Ahmedabad Junction (ADI) | ||||
| Stops | 42 | ||||
| End | Chennai Central (MAS) | ||||
| Distance travelled | 1,892 km (1,176 mi) | ||||
| Average journey time | 31 hours 50 minutes | ||||
| Service frequency | Daily | ||||
| Train number(s) | 12655 / 12656 | ||||
| On-board services | |||||
| Class(es) | AC 1st Class, AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved | ||||
| Seating arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Catering facilities | Available | ||||
| Observation facilities | Large windows | ||||
| Technical | |||||
| Rolling stock | LHB coaches | ||||
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) broad gauge | ||||
| Operating speed | 58 km/h (36 mph) average including halts | ||||
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It operates as train number 12655 from Ahmedabad Junction to Chennai Central and as train number 12656 in the reverse direction, serving the states of Gujarat, Maharashtra, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu.
HistoryEdit
It was introduced in 1978 to run between Madras Beach and Ahmedabad Junction on a weekly basis. Originally numbered as 145/146, it departed Madras Beach at 06:00 on Tuesdays and arrived Ahmedabad Junction the next day at 17:30. On its return lap, it departed Ahmedabad Junction on Thursdays at 06:50, and reached Madras Beach the next evening at 19:50.[1]
The train ran via Renigunta–Wadi Junction–Daund–Manmad Junction–Jalgaon with a 24[2] coach haul, and a single WDM-2 diesel loco. A single coach AC 2 Sleeper accommodation was introduced in 1984.
Route and haltsEdit
ServiceEdit
Coach composition and positionEdit
The train has highly refurbished LHB coaches with max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 22 coaches. Coach position, when the train leaves from Chennai Central bound for Ahmedabad Junction.
- 1 AC First cum AC Two Tier
- 1 AC II Tier
- 5 AC III Tier
- 1 Pantry car
- 10 Sleeper coaches
- 2 General Unreserved
- 2 End-on Generator cars (EOG)
| Loco | EOG | UR | S10 | S9 | S8 | S7 | S6 | S5 | S4 | S3 | PC | S2 | S1 | B5 | B4 | B3 | B2 | B1 | A1 | HA1 | UR | HOG |
ScheduleEdit
| Train number | Station code | Departure station | Departure time | Frequency | Arrival station | Arrival time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12655 | ADI | Ahmedabad Junction | 21:35 | Daily | Chennai Central | 05:00 |
| 12656 | MAS | Chennai Central | 10:10 | Daily | Ahmedabad Junction | 18:00 |
TractionEdit
This Train Hauls Royapuram Loco Shed WAP 7 HOG From Chennai Central To Ahmedabad
ReferencesEdit
- ↑ "Railway Budget speech 1979-80" (PDF). www.indianrailways.gov.in. Ministry of Railways. 20 February 1979.
- ↑ http://etrain.info/in?TRAIN=12655
- ↑ "12655/Navjeevan SF Express (PT)". India Rail Info.
- ↑ "12656/Navjeevan SF Express (PT)". India Rail Info.
External linksEdit
- Navjeevan Express (12655) Time-Table
- Navjeevan Express (12656) Time-Table
- Navjivan Express Time-Table India Rail Info
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