Chennai Central–Nagercoil Weekly Superfast Express
{{short description|Train in India}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=June 2018}}
{{Use Indian English|date=June 2018}}
{{Infobox rail service
| name = Chennai Central–Nagercoil Weekly Superfast Express
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| type = Superfast
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| last =
| operator = Southern Railway zone
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| start = {{stnlnk|Chennai Central}} (MAS)
| stops = 18
| end = {{stnlnk|Nagercoil Junction}} (NCJ)
| distance = {{convert|923|km|0|abbr=on}}
| journey time = 16h 45m
| frequency = Weekly {{efn|Runs one days in a week for every direction.}}
| class = AC 1st, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
| seating = No
| sleeping = Yes
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| catering = On-board catering
E-catering
| observation = ICF-CBC rake
| entertainment = No
| baggage = No
| other facilities= Below the seats
| stock = 2
| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm|al=on|allk=on}}
| electrification =
| trainnumber = 12689/12690
| speed = {{convert|55|km/h|0|abbr=on}}, including halts
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The Chennai Central–Nagercoil Superfast Express is a Superfast train belonging to Southern Railway zone that runs between {{stnlnk|Chennai Central}} and {{stnlnk|Nagercoil}} in India. It is currently being operated with 12689/12690 train numbers on a weekly basis.{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/madurai/Additional-sleeper-coaches-for-four-express-trains/articleshow/46631795.cms|title=Additional sleeper coaches for four express trains|website=Times of India|date=20 March 2015 |accessdate=2017-08-15}}{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-tamilnadu/crack-on-rail-line-delays-train/article7620906.ece|title=Crack on rail line delays train – TAMIL NADU|website=The Hindu|date=5 September 2015 |accessdate=2017-08-15}}{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-tamilnadu/additional-coaches-in-trains/article7009479.ece|title=Additional coaches in trains – TAMIL NADU|website=The Hindu|date=18 March 2015 |accessdate=2017-08-15}}
Service
The 12689/Chennai Central Nagercoil Superfast Express has an average speed of 55 km/h and covers 923 km in 16h 45m. The 12690/Nagercoil–Chennai Central Superfast Express has an average speed of 55 km/h and covers 923 km in 16h 45m.
Route and halts
The important halts of the train are:
- {{stnlnk|Chennai Central}}
- {{stnlnk|Arakkonam Junction}}
- Katpadi Junction
- Jolarpettai Junction
- {{stnlnk|Salem Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Namakkal}}
- {{stnlnk|Karur Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Tiruchirappalli Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Madurai Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Tirunelveli Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Nagercoil Junction}}
Coach composition
The train has standard ICF rakes with a maximum speed of 110 km/h. The train consists of 14 coaches:
- 1 AC 1st class
- 2 AC III Tier
- 9 Sleeper coaches
- 6 General Unreserved
- 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake
Traction
Both trains are hauled by a Royapuram Loco Shed-based WAP-7 or WAP-4 electric locomotive from Chennai to Salem. From Salem, train is hauled by an ITARSI Loco Shed-based WAP-4 diesel locomotive.
See also
Notes
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References
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External links
- [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/1146 12689/Chennai Central–Nagercoil (Weekly) SF Express] India Rail Info
- [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/298 12690/Nagercoil–Chennai Central (Weekly) SF Express] India Rail Info
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Category:Transport in Nagercoil
Category:Express trains in India
Category:Rail transport in Tamil Nadu
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