Chemmozhi Express

{{Short description|Express train in Tamil Nadu, India}}

{{distinguish|Kanyakumari Express (film)|Howrah–Kanyakumari Express}}

{{Use dmy dates|date=October 2023}}

{{Use Indian English|date=January 2016}}

{{Infobox rail service

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| color=ffba01 | name = Chemmozhi Express

| logo =

| logo_width =

| image = Chemozhi Express at Trichy.jpg

| image_width = 300px

| caption = Chemmozhi Express Express at Tiruchchirappalli Junction

| type = Mail/Express

| status = Active

| locale = Southern Railway zone

| predecessor =

| first = {{Start date and age|df=yes|2013|06|13}}

| last =

| successor =

| operator =Southern Railways

| start ={{stnlnk|Mannargudi}} (MQ)

| stops = 08

| end ={{stnlnk|Coimbatore Junction}} (CBE)

| distance = {{cvt|335|km}}

| journeytime = 08 hours 20min

| frequency = Daily

| trainnumber =

• 16615 (UP)
• 16616 (Down)

| class =

• 1 1 A/C cum 2nd A/C II Tire (HA)
• 1 2nd A/C II Tire (A)
• 2 3rd A/C III Tire (B)
• 12 Sleeper (SL)
• 4 Unreserved (GS)
• 2 GSLRD

| access = {{Access icon|20px}}

| seating = Yes (Un-Reserved Coaches)

| sleeping = Yes (Berth)

| autorack =

| catering = No

| observation = Large windows

| entertainment=

| baggage = Yes

| otherfacilities=

| stock = WAP-1 Locomotive from Electric Loco Shed, Erode

| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm}}

| el = 25kV AC, 50 Hz Overhead Traction

| speed = {{convert|48|km/h|abbr=on}} 105 km/h

|trainlength=22 coaches

| owners = Indian Railways

| routenumber = 21/21A

| map =

| map_state =

| sharing = Coimbatore-POLLACHI Express

}}

File:Chemmozhi Express (Coimbatore - Mannargudi) Route map.png

Chemmozhi Express (Train Nos 16615/16616) is an express daily train run by Indian Railways between Coimbatore city Junction and Mannargudi. The train was named after Chemmozhi Manadu that took place in Coimbatore in 2010. This train passes through Tirupur, Erode, Karur, Tiruchirappalli, Thanjavur and Needamangalam with a total of 6 intermediate stations. The train (numbered 16616) starts at 00:30 from Coimbatore city Junction and reaches Mannargudi at 07:55 on the same day, covering a total distance of {{convert|335|km}}. Similarly for return direction, the train (numbered 16615) starts from Mannargudi at 20:20 and reaches Coimbatore City at 04:45 on the next day from the start of journey.{{Cite news |date=2022-11-02 |title=Need new train service between Coimbatore and Karaikal using Chemmozhi Express racks |language=en-IN |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Coimbatore/need-new-train-service-between-coimbatore-and-karaikal-using-chemmozhi-express-racks/article66087679.ece |access-date=2023-09-04 |issn=0971-751X}}{{Cite news|title=Chemmozhi Express Passengers 'floored' as Railways cancels coach at last minute |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2016/sep/05/chemmozhi-express-passengers-floored-as-railways-cancels-coach-at-last-minute-1516203.html |access-date=2023-09-04 |newspaper=The New Indian Express}}{{Cite news |date=2013-06-14 |title=Suggestions galore to improve Chemmozhi Express services |language=en-IN |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Coimbatore/suggestions-galore-to-improve-chemmozhi-express-services/article4813798.ece |access-date=2023-09-04 |issn=0971-751X}}{{Cite web |title=Coimbatore station not utilised fully: Rail users associations |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2022/sep/11/kovai-station-not-utilised-fully-rail-user-assns-2496950.html |access-date=2023-09-04 |website=The New Indian Express |archive-date=4 September 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230904025938/https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2022/sep/11/kovai-station-not-utilised-fully-rail-user-assns-2496950.html |url-status=live }}