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{{Infobox rail service | {{Infobox rail service | ||
| name = | | name = Chennai Central–Ahmedabad Express | ||
| image = File:MAS-ADI Exp.jpg | | image = File:MAS-ADI Exp.jpg | ||
| caption = | | caption = | ||
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| operator = [[Western Railway zone|Western Railways]] | | operator = [[Western Railway zone|Western Railways]] | ||
| ridership = | | ridership = | ||
| start = [[ | | start = [[Chennai Central railway station]] (MAS) | ||
| stops = 24 | | stops = 24 | ||
| end = {{ | | end = {{stnlnk|Ahmedabad Junction}} (ADI) | ||
| distance = {{convert|1717|km|0|abbr=on}} | | distance = {{convert|1717|km|0|abbr=on}} | ||
| journeytime = 32 hours | | journeytime = 32 hours | ||
| frequency = Bi- | | frequency = Bi-weekly | ||
| class = AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper | | class = AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper class & General Unreserved | ||
| seating = Yes | | seating = Yes | ||
| sleeping = Yes | | sleeping = Yes | ||
| autorack = | | autorack = | ||
| catering = On-board | | catering = On-board catering <br> E-catering | ||
| observation = Rake sharing with 12947/12948 [[Azimabad | | observation = Rake sharing with 12947/12948 [[Azimabad Express]] | ||
| entertainment = | | entertainment = | ||
| baggage = | | baggage = | ||
| otherfacilities = | | otherfacilities = | ||
| stock = [[LHB | | stock = [[LHB coaches]] | ||
| gauge = {{ | | gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm|allk=on}} | ||
| electrification = | | electrification = | ||
| trainnumber = 19419 / 19420 | | trainnumber = 19419 / 19420 | ||
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The 19419 / 19420 ''' | The 19419 / 19420 '''Chennai Central–Ahmedabad Express''' is an [[Express trains in India|Express]] train belonging to [[Indian Railways]] that run between [[Chennai Central railway station]] and {{stnlnk|Ahmedabad Junction}} in India.<ref>[http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-tamilnadu/new-trains/article6844823.ece], ''thehindu.com'', 1 February 2015</ref> | ||
== Service == | == Service == | ||
It operates as train number 19419 from | It operates as train number 19419 from Chennai Central to Ahmedabad Junction and as train number 19420 in the reverse direction, serving the states of [[Tamil Nadu]], [[Andhra Pradesh]], [[Karnataka]], [[Maharashtra]] and [[Gujarat]]. The train covers the distance of {{cvt|1717|km}} in 32 hours, which is approximately a speed of {{cvt|53|km/h}}.<ref>[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/Chennai-Central-Ahmedabad-bi-weekly-express-train-to-be-launched-on-Feb-1/articleshow/46075857.cms], ''indiatimes.com'', 31 January 2015</ref> | ||
The | The Mas–Adi Express – 19419 runs on 2 days per week (Thursday and Sunday) and on return Adi–Mas Express – 19420 runs on Wednesday and Saturday. | ||
The train 19419 is named as MAS ADI EXPRESS. It leaves Chennai at 20:00 on day 1 and reaches Ahmedabad at 05:35 on day 3.It takes 33 hrs 35 mins to reach from its source to the destination. | The train 19419 is named as MAS ADI EXPRESS. It leaves Chennai at 20:00 on day 1 and reaches Ahmedabad at 05:35 on day 3.It takes 33 hrs 35 mins to reach from its source to the destination. | ||
On return, | On return, it leaves Ahmedabad at 09:40 on day 1 and reaches Chennai at 17:10 on day 2. It takes 31 hrs 30 mins to reach from its source to the destination. | ||
==Coaches== | ==Coaches== | ||
The service presently has | The service presently has one AC 2 Tier, four AC 3 Tier, seven Sleeper coaches and four General Unreserved coaches and currently powered by LHB rake. | ||
As with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of | As with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand. | ||
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==Routing== | ==Routing== | ||
The 19419/20 | The 19419/20 Chennai Central–Ahmedabad Express runs from Chennai Central via {{stnlnk|Renigunta Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Guntakal Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Wadi Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Solapur}}, {{stnlnk|Pune Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Panvel}}, {{stnlnk|Vasai Road}}, {{stnlnk|Surat}}, {{stnlnk|Vadodara Junction}} to Ahmedabad Junction.<ref>[http://www.sr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,4,268&dcd=2682&did=1422619846549196F3AC3848A0881437B9E6C5CB8E34C.web107], ''Southern Railway'', 30 January 2015</ref> | ||
==Traction== | ==Traction== | ||
As this route is partially electrified, a [[Electric Loco Shed, Arakkonam|Arakkonam]] / [[Electric Loco Shed, Vijayawada|Vijayawada]] based [[WAP 4]] locomotive pulls the train to {{ | As this route is partially electrified, a [[Electric Loco Shed, Arakkonam|Arakkonam]] / [[Electric Loco Shed, Vijayawada|Vijayawada]]-based [[WAP-4]] locomotive pulls the train to {{stnlnk|Guntakal Junction}} then a [[Diesel Loco Shed, Pune|Pune]]-based [[WDP-4D]] locomotive pulls the train to {{stnlnk|Pune Junction}} later a [[Electric Loco Shed, Vadodara|Vadodara]]-based [[WAP-7]] locomotive pulls the train to its destination. | ||
==Rake sharing== | ==Rake sharing== | ||
The train shares its rake with 12947/12948 [[Azimabad | The train shares its rake with 12947/12948 [[Azimabad Express]]. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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==External links== | ==External links== | ||
*[https://indiarailinfo.com/train/chennai-central-ahmedabad-express-19419/23159/35/60 19419 Chennai | *[https://indiarailinfo.com/train/chennai-central-ahmedabad-express-19419/23159/35/60 19419 Chennai Central–Ahmedabad Express] at India Rail Info | ||
*[https://indiarailinfo.com/train/ahmedabad-chennai-central-express-19420/23158/60/35 19420 | *[https://indiarailinfo.com/train/ahmedabad-chennai-central-express-19420/23158/60/35 19420 Ahmedabad–Chennai Central Express] at India Rail Info | ||
{{DEFAULTSORT:Chennai Central - Ahmedabad Express}} | {{DEFAULTSORT:Chennai Central-Ahmedabad Express}} | ||
[[Category:Express trains in India]] | [[Category:Express trains in India]] | ||
[[Category:Rail transport in Tamil Nadu]] | [[Category:Rail transport in Tamil Nadu]] | ||