Chennai Central–Nagercoil Weekly Superfast Express (edit)
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| operator = [[Southern Railway zone]] | | operator = [[Southern Railway zone]] | ||
| ridership = | | ridership = | ||
| start = {{ | | start = {{stnlnk|Chennai Central}} (MAS) | ||
| stops = 18 | | stops = 18 | ||
| end = {{ | | end = {{stnlnk|Nagercoil Junction}} (NCJ) | ||
| distance = {{convert|923|km|0|abbr=on}} | | distance = {{convert|923|km|0|abbr=on}} | ||
| journey time = 16h 45m | | journey time = 16h 45m | ||
| frequency = Weekly {{efn|Runs one days in a week for every direction.}} | | frequency = Weekly {{efn|Runs one days in a week for every direction.}} | ||
| class = AC 1st , AC 3 Tier, Sleeper | | class = AC 1st, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved | ||
| seating = No | | seating = No | ||
| sleeping = Yes | | sleeping = Yes | ||
| autorack = | | autorack = | ||
| catering = On-board | | catering = On-board catering <br> E-catering | ||
| observation = [[ICF | | observation = [[ICF coaches|ICF]]-CBC rake | ||
| entertainment = No | | entertainment = No | ||
| baggage = No | | baggage = No | ||
| other facilities= Below the seats | | other facilities= Below the seats | ||
| stock = 2 | | stock = 2 | ||
| gauge = {{ | | gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm|al=on|allk=on}} | ||
| electrification = | | electrification = | ||
| trainnumber = 12689/12690 | | trainnumber = 12689/12690 | ||
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}} | }} | ||
The '''Chennai | The '''Chennai Central–Nagercoil Superfast Express''' is a [[Superfast Express trains in India|Superfast]] train belonging to [[Southern Railway zone]] that runs between {{stnlnk|Chennai Central}} and {{stnlnk|Nagercoil}} in India. It is currently being operated with 12689/12690 train numbers on a weekly basis.<ref name="indiatimes">{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/madurai/Additional-sleeper-coaches-for-four-express-trains/articleshow/46631795.cms|title=Additional sleeper coaches for four express trains|website=Times of India|accessdate=2017-08-15}}</ref><ref name="thehindu">{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-tamilnadu/crack-on-rail-line-delays-train/article7620906.ece|title=Crack on rail line delays train – TAMIL NADU|website=The Hindu|accessdate=2017-08-15}}</ref><ref name="thehindu2">{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-tamilnadu/additional-coaches-in-trains/article7009479.ece|title=Additional coaches in trains – TAMIL NADU|website=The Hindu|accessdate=2017-08-15}}</ref> | ||
== Service== | == Service== | ||
The 12689/Chennai Central Nagercoil | The 12689/Chennai Central Nagercoil Superfast Express has an average speed of 55 km/h and covers 923 km in 16h 45m. The 12690/Nagercoil–Chennai Central Superfast Express has an average speed of 55 km/hr and covers 923 km in 16h 45m. | ||
== Route and halts == | == Route and halts == | ||
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The important halts of the train are: | The important halts of the train are: | ||
* {{ | * {{stnlnk|Chennai Central}} | ||
* {{ | * {{stnlnk|Arakkonam Junction}} | ||
* Katpadi Junction | * Katpadi Junction | ||
* Jolarpettai Junction | * Jolarpettai Junction | ||
* {{ | * {{stnlnk|Salem Junction}} | ||
* | * {{stnlnk|Namakkal}} | ||
* {{ | * {{stnlnk|Karur Junction}} | ||
* {{ | * {{stnlnk|Tiruchirappalli Junction}} | ||
* {{ | * {{stnlnk|Madurai Junction}} | ||
* {{ | * {{stnlnk|Tirunelveli Junction}} | ||
* {{ | * {{stnlnk|Nagercoil Junction}} | ||
==Coach | ==Coach composition== | ||
The train has standard ICF rakes with max speed of 110 km/h. The train consists of 14 coaches: | The train has standard ICF rakes with max speed of 110 km/h. The train consists of 14 coaches: | ||
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* 1 AC 1st class | * 1 AC 1st class | ||
* 2 AC III Tier | * 2 AC III Tier | ||
* 9 Sleeper | * 9 Sleeper 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]] or [[WAP-4]] electric locomotive from | Both trains are hauled by a [[Electric Loco Shed, Royapuram|Royapuram Loco Shed]]-based [[WAP-7]] or [[WAP-4]] electric locomotive from Chennai to [[Salem, Tamil Nadu|Salem]]. From Salem, train is hauled by an [[Diesel Loco Shed, Erode|Erode Loco Shed]]-based [[WDM-3A]] diesel locomotive. | ||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
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* [[Chennai Egmore railway station]] | * [[Chennai Egmore railway station]] | ||
* [[Nagercoil Junction railway station]] | * [[Nagercoil Junction railway station]] | ||
* [[Chennai | * [[Chennai Egmore–Kanniyakumari Superfast Express]] | ||
* [[Chennai | * [[Chennai Egmore–Nagercoil Weekly Superfast Express]] | ||
* [[ | * [[Tambaram–Nagercoil Superfast Express]] | ||
* [[Island Express (train)|Island Express]] | * [[Island Express (train)|Island Express]] | ||
== Notes == | |||
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== References == | == References == | ||
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== External links == | == External links == | ||
* [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/1146 12689/Chennai | * [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/1146 12689/Chennai Central–Nagercoil (Weekly) SF Express] India Rail Info | ||
* [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/298 12690/ | * [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/298 12690/Nagercoil–Chennai Central (Weekly) SF Express] India Rail Info | ||
{{Railways in Southern India}} | {{Railways in Southern India}} | ||
{{DEFAULTSORT:Chennai Central - Nagercoil Weekly Superfast Express}} | {{DEFAULTSORT:Chennai Central-Nagercoil Weekly Superfast Express}} | ||
[[Category:Transport in Chennai]] | [[Category:Transport in Chennai]] | ||
[[Category:Transport in Nagercoil]] | [[Category:Transport in Nagercoil]] | ||