Tamil Nadu Sampark Kranti Express

Tamil Nadu Sampark Kranti Express
Overview
Service type Sampark Kranti Express
Locale Tamilnadu
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[1]
Route map

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 (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.

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 16 September 2004. The train links the southern part of Tamil Nadu with the national capital along with Thirukkural Express.

Coach Composition

Present coach composition comprises 2-SLR coaches, 2-II/General coaches, 2- AC 3 Tier Coaches, 1-AC 2 Tier Coach, 1-Pantry and 8-Sleeper Coaches. During the summer extra coaches are provided based on need. This train uses WAP-1 locomotive during its entire journey.

Details

Train No. Destinations
12651Madurai H. Nizamuddin
12652H. Nizamuddin Madurai

Halts

Station code Station name Distance (km)
MDU Madurai Junction 0
DG Dindigul 66
TPJ Tiruchirappalli 161
ALU Ariyalur 231
VRI Virudhachalam 284
VM Viluppuram 338
CGL Chengalpattu 441
TBM Tambaram 472
MS Chennai Egmore 497
BZA Vijayawada 931
NGP Nagpur 1593
BPL Bhopal 1982
JHS Jhansi 2273
NZM Hazrat Nizamuddin 2676

References

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