Chennai–Palakkad Superfast Express
| MGR Chennai Central - Palakkad Jn Superfast Express | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 MGR CHENNAI CENTRAL PALAKKAD JUNCTION SUPERFAST EXPRESS ( PALANI EXPRESS ) | |||||
| Overview | |||||
| Service type | Superfast Express | ||||
| Locale | Tamil Nadu, Kerala | ||||
| First service | 1 October 2013 | ||||
| Current operator | Southern Railways | ||||
| Route | |||||
| Termini | MGR Chennai Central (MAS) Palakkad Junction (PGT) | ||||
| Stops | 19 | ||||
| Distance travelled | 672 km (418 mi) | ||||
| Average journey time | 9 Hours 35 minutes | ||||
| Service frequency | Daily | ||||
| Train number | 22651/22652 | ||||
| On-board services | |||||
| Classes | AC First, AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper Class, Second Sitting, General Unreserved. | ||||
| Seating arrangements | YES | ||||
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Auto-rack arrangements | YES | ||||
| Catering facilities | Yes | ||||
| Observation facilities | Large windows | ||||
| Entertainment facilities | Yes | ||||
| Baggage facilities | LUGGAGE CUM SEATING COACH | ||||
| Technical | |||||
| Rolling stock | ICF coach pulled by WAP-4 from Electric Loco Shed, Arakkonam | ||||
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) | ||||
| Electrification | 100% | ||||
| Operating speed | 85 km/h (53 mph) average with halts[1] | ||||
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The 22651/22652 MGR Chennai Central - Palakkad Superfast Express is a daily express train between MGR Chennai Central (MAS) and Palakkad Junction railway station (PGT) by Southern Railways via Palani. This is the only train that connects Palani, Udumalaipettai & Pollachi with the state capital Chennai. The train covers a distance of 672 km (418 mi) at an average speed of 57 km/h (35 mph).
History
[edit]Initially, the train ran between Chennai Central and Palani. It was later extended up to Pollachi Junction as a special train between Palani and Pollachi. In 2017, the train was further extended up to Palakkad Junction, thus serving two states - Tamil Nadu and Kerala.
Route
[edit]The train operates from Chennai Central to Palakkad Junction via Arakkonam Junction, Katpadi Junction, Jolarpet Junction, Salem Junction, Karur Junction, Dindigul Junction, Pollachi Junction.
Coach composition
[edit]It runs with ICF-CBC coaches.
| Loco | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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SLR | UR | UR | S10 | S9 | S8 | S7 | S6 | S5 | S4 | S3 | S2 | S1 | B2 | B1 | A2 | A1 | H1 | UR | UR | SLR |
References
[edit]- ^ "India Rail Info". Retrieved 13 October 2013.