Tamil Nadu Sampark Kranti Express
| Overview | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service type | Sampark Kranti Express | ||||
| Locale | Tamilnadu | ||||
| First service | 19 September 2004 [1] | ||||
| Current operator(s) | Southern Railways | ||||
| Route | |||||
| Start | Madurai Junction | ||||
| Stops | 13 | ||||
| End | Hazrat Nizamuddin | ||||
| Distance travelled | 2,676 km (1,663 mi) | ||||
| Average journey time | 42 Hours 5 min | ||||
| Service frequency | Bi-weekly | ||||
| Train number(s) | 12651/12652 | ||||
| On-board services | |||||
| Class(es) | 3 AC, 2 AC, 1 AC, SL, UR. | ||||
| Seating arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Catering facilities | Yes | ||||
| Observation facilities | Large windows | ||||
| Entertainment facilities | Yes | ||||
| Technical | |||||
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) | ||||
| Operating speed | 63 km/h (39 mph) average with halts | ||||
| Timetable number(s) | 7 / 7A[2] | ||||
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The Tamil Nadu Sampark Kranti Express (Train Codes: 12651/12652) is one of the Sampark Kranti Express trains, operating on India's broad gauge network that connects Madurai (code: MDU) and Hazrat Nizamuddin railway station in Delhi (code: NZM), a distance of approximately 2,676 kilometres (1,663 mi) in 42 hours, 5 mins, maintaining an average speed of 63 km/h (39 mph).
Overview
This bi-weekly train was introduced to provide a quicker journey from New Delhi to Tamil Nadu. Southern Railway began operating the train on 19 September 2004[1]. The train links the southern part of Tamil Nadu with the national capital along with Thirukural Express.
Coach composition
Present coach composition comprises 2-SLR coaches, 4-II/General coaches, 3- AC 3 Tier Coaches, 1-AC 1st Cum AC 2 tier Coach, 1-Pantry and 8-Sleeper Coaches. During the summer extra coaches are provided based on need.
References
- 1 2 "Sampark Kranti Express trains". Government of India. Press Information Bureau. Retrieved 1 October 2004.
- ↑ "Time Table of Madurai - Hazrat Nizamuddin Sampark Kranti Express" (PDF). Indian Railways. Southern Railway zone. pp. 37 (87), 41 (91). Retrieved 2 February 2014.
