Tamil Nadu Express
The 12621 / 12622 Tamil Nadu Express is a Superfast train of the Indian Railways. It is a daily train that run between Chennai, (Tamilnadu) and New Delhi, (Delhi).
| File:Tamilnadu exp tb.jpg Tamil Nadu Express train board | |||||
| Overview | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service type | Superfast | ||||
| First service | 7 August 1976 | ||||
| Current operator(s) | Southern Railways | ||||
| Route | |||||
| Start | Chennai Central (MAS) | ||||
| Stops | 10 | ||||
| End | New Delhi (NDLS) | ||||
| Distance travelled | 2,182 km (1,356 mi) | ||||
| Average journey time | 33 hours (Approx.) | ||||
| Service frequency | Daily | ||||
| Train number(s) | 12621 / 12622 | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| Other facilities | Below the seats | ||||
| Technical | |||||
| Rolling stock | LHB coaches | ||||
| Track gauge | Broad gauge 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) | ||||
| Operating speed | 66 km/h (41 mph) average including halts | ||||
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AccidentsEdit
Tamil Nadu Express has traditionally been accident-prone, with many accidents occurring due to its speed. The top speed of the train was reduced after the derailment of 14 coaches on 31 August 1981 at Asifabad Road Station in Telangana, in which 15 persons were killed and 39 injured.[1] The following table enlists the accidents that happened on Tamil Nadu Express.
| Year | Location | Cause of accident | Casualties |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Vijayawada | Derailment | none |
| 1978 | Nagpur–Itarsi section | Derailment | none |
| 1981 | Asifabad Road Station | Derailment | 15 killed 39 injured |
| 1983 | Kazipet | Derailment | none |
| 1984 | Vijayawada | Derailment | none |
| 1984 | Delhi | Fire in one of the coaches |
Two coaches partially damaged |
| 1986 | Agra–Gwalior Section | Fire in one of the first class coaches |
3 injured |
| 1987 | Amla–Nagpur | Derailment of 13 coaches |
2 killed 30 injured |
| 1990 | Mathura | Collision with an empty train |
none |
| 2012 | Nellore | Fire in S11 coach | 32 killed 27 injured |
Route & HaltsEdit
TractionEdit
It is regularly hauled by a Royapuram / Erode based WAP-7 locomotive from end to end.
Time TableEdit
| Station Code | Station name | Arrival | Departure |
|---|---|---|---|
| NDLS | New Delhi | --- | 21:05 |
| AGC | Agra Cantt | 23:28 | 23:28 |
| GWL | Gwalior Junction | 01:13 | 01:15 |
| JHS | Jhansi Junction | 02:45 | 02:55 |
| BPL | Bhopal Junction | 06:50 | 06:55 |
| ET | Itarsi Junction | 08:35 | 08:45 |
| NGP | Nagpur Junction | 13:05 | 13:10 |
| BPQ | Balharshah Junction | 16:25 | 16:35 |
| WL | Warangal | 19:38 | 19:40 |
| BZA | Vijayawada Junction | 23:20 | 23:30 |
| MAS | MGR Chennai Central | 06:15 | --- |
See alsoEdit
ReferencesEdit
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Is Tamil Nadu Express jinxed?". The Hindu. 31 July 2012. Retrieved 24 August 2012.