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(s) | Southern Railways | ||||
| Route | |||||
| Termini | MGR Chennai Central (MAS) Palakkad Junction (PGT) | ||||
| Stops | 19[1] | ||||
| Distance travelled | 672 km (418 mi) | ||||
| Average journey time | 9 Hours 35 minutes | ||||
| Service frequency | Daily | ||||
| Train number(s) | 22651/22652 | ||||
| On-board services | |||||
| Class(es) | 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 Tiruvallur, Arakkonam Jn, Katpadi, Jolarpettai, Morappur, Salem Jn, Rasipuram, Namakkal, Mohanur, Karur Jn, Dindigul Jn, Akkaraipatti, Oddanchatram, Chatrapatti, Palani, Udumalpet, Pollachi Jn and Palakkad Town.[1]
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 | S11 | S10 | S9 | S8 | S7 | S6 | S5 | S4 | S3 | S2 | S1 | B2 | B1 | A2 | A1 | H1 | D1 | UR | SLR |
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "India Rail Info". Retrieved 13 October 2013.