Chennai Egmore–Nagercoil Weekly Superfast Express (edit)
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| operator = [[Southern Railway zone]] | | operator = [[Southern Railway zone]] | ||
| ridership = | | ridership = | ||
| start = {{ | | start = {{stnlnk|Chennai Egmore}} (MS) | ||
| stops = 9 | | stops = 9 | ||
| end = {{ | | end = {{stnlnk|Nagercoil Junction}} (NCJ) | ||
| distance = {{convert|724|km|0|abbr=on}} | | distance = {{convert|724|km|0|abbr=on}} | ||
| journey time = 13h 15m | | journey time = 13h 15m | ||
| 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 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper | | class = AC 2 tier, 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]] | ||
| 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 = 12667/12668 | | trainnumber = 12667/12668 | ||
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}} | }} | ||
The '''Chennai | The '''Chennai Egmore–Nagercoil Superfast Express''' is a [[Superfast Express trains in India|Superfast]] train belonging to Southern Railway that runs between {{stnlnk|Chennai Egmore}} and {{stnlnk|Nagercoil Junction}} in India. It is currently being operated with 12667/12668 train numbers on a weekly basis.<ref name="indiatimes">{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/Southern-Railway-releases-new-train-timetable/articleshow/54602260.cms|title=Southern Railway releases new train timetable|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/%E2%80%98Correct-destination-name-in-train%E2%80%99/article14634501.ece|title=‘Correct destination name in train’ – TAMIL NADU|website=The Hindu|accessdate=2017-08-15}}</ref><ref name="thehindu2">{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Thiruvananthapuram/6-trains-to-get-more-coaches/article8720203.ece|title=6 trains to get more coaches|website=The Hindu|accessdate=2017-08-15}}</ref> | ||
== Service== | == Service== | ||
The 12667/Chennai | The 12667/Chennai Egmore–Nagercoil Weekly Superfast Express has an average speed of 55 km/hr and covers 724 km in 13h 15m. The 12668/Nagercoil–Chennai Egmore Weekly Superfast Express has an average speed of 57 km/hr and covers 724 km in 12h 40m. | ||
== 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 Egmore}} | ||
* {{ | * {{stnlnk|Viluppuram 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 kmph. The train consists of 24 coaches : | The train has standard ICF rakes with max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 24 coaches: | ||
* 1 AC II Tier | * 1 AC II Tier | ||
* 5 AC III Tier | * 5 AC III Tier | ||
* 12 Sleeper | * 12 Sleeper coaches | ||
* 4 General Unreserved | * 4 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]] or [[Electric Loco Shed, Erode|Erode Loco Shed]] based [[WAP-4]] electric locomotive from [[Chennai]] to [[Nagercoil]] and vice versa. | Both trains are hauled by a [[Electric Loco Shed, Royapuram|Royapuram Loco Shed]]-based [[WAP-7]] or [[WAP-4]] or [[Electric Loco Shed, Erode|Erode Loco Shed]]-based [[WAP-4]] electric locomotive from [[Chennai]] to [[Nagercoil]] and vice versa. | ||
== Rake | ==Rake sharing== | ||
The train shares its rake with 22663/22664 [[Chennai | The train shares its rake with 22663/22664 [[Chennai Egmore–Jodhpur Superfast Express]]. | ||
== Schedule == | == Schedule == | ||
12667 | 12667 – leaves Chennai Egmore every Thursday at 18:55 hrs IST and reaches Nagercoil Junction next day at 7:55 AM | ||
12668 | 12668 – leaves Nagercoil Junction every Friday at 17:05 hrs IST and reaches Chennai Egmore next day at 5:30 AM | ||
== 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 Central–Nagercoil Weekly Superfast Express]] | ||
* [[Island Express (train)|Island Express]] | * [[Island Express (train)|Island Express]] | ||
* [[Chennai | * [[Chennai Egmore–Jodhpur Superfast Express]] | ||
* [[ | * [[Tambaram–Nagercoil Superfast Express]] | ||
== Notes == | == Notes == | ||
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== External links == | == External links == | ||
* [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/1145 12667/Chennai | * [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/1145 12667/Chennai Egmore–Nagercoil Weekly Superfast Express] India Rail Info | ||
* [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/277 12668/ | * [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/277 12668/Nagercoil–Chennai Egmore Weekly Superfast Express] India Rail Info | ||
{{Railways in Southern India}} | {{Railways in Southern India}} | ||
{{DEFAULTSORT:Chennai Egmore - Nagercoil Weekly Superfast Express}} | {{DEFAULTSORT:Chennai Egmore-Nagercoil Weekly Superfast Express}} | ||
[[Category:Transport in Chennai]] | [[Category:Transport in Chennai]] | ||
[[Category:Transport in Nagercoil]] | [[Category:Transport in Nagercoil]] | ||