Chennai Egmore–Tuticorin Link Express
{{Orphan|date=December 2022}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=June 2018}}
{{Use Indian English|date=June 2018}}
{{Infobox rail service
| name = Chennai Egmore–Tuticorin Link Express
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| type = Express
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| first = {{start date and age|df=yes|2013|07|31}}
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| operator = Southern Railway zone
| ridership =
| start = {{stnlnk|Chennai Egmore}} (MS)
| stops = 24
| end = {{stnlnk|Tuticorin}} (TN)
| distance = {{convert|652|km|0|abbr=on}}
| journey time = 12h 15m
| frequency = Daily {{efn|Runs seven days in a week for every direction.}}
|line_used=Chord Line| class = Second Sitting, General Unreserved
| seating = Yes
| sleeping = No
| autorack =
| catering = On-board catering,
E-catering
| observation = ICF coach, large windows
| entertainment = No
| baggage = No
| other facilities= Below the seats, Enlarged windows, on-board charger sockets.
| stock = 2
| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm|al=on|allk=on}}
| electrification =Yes
| trainnumber = 16129/16130
| speed = {{convert|53|km/h|0|abbr=on}}, including halts
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The Chennai Egmore–Tuticorin Link Express is an Express train belonging to Southern Railway zone that was running between {{stnlnk|Chennai Egmore}} and {{stnlnk|Tuticorin}} in India. The train is not being operated and is now permanently cancelled.{{cite news | url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-tamilnadu/trains-diverted/article18522046.ece | title=Trains diverted | date=22 May 2017 | newspaper=The Hindu | accessdate=6 June 2018 }}[http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Tiruchirapalli/train/article18519471.ece Diversion of trains due to line block][http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-tamilnadu/changes-in-pattern-of-train-services-announced/article18454718.ece Changes in pattern of train services announced] It is also called Koodal Express or Kudal Express.{{Cite web|date=December 24, 2002|title=Koodal Express converted into Jansatabdhi Express|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/koodal-express-converted-into-jansatabdhi-express/articleshow/32283837.cms|access-date=2021-03-19|website=The Times of India}}
Service
The 16129/Chennai Egmore–Tuticorin Link Express has an average speed of 53 km/h and covers 652 km in 12h 15m. The 16130/Tuticorin–Chennai Egmore Link Express has an average speed of 51 km/h and covers 652 km in 12h 45m.
Route and halts
The important halts of the train are:
- {{stnlnk|Chennai Egmore}}
- {{stnlnk|Tambaram}}
- {{stnlnk|Viluppuram Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Tiruchchirappalli Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Dindigul Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Madurai Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Virudunagar Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Vanchi Maniyachchi Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Tuticorin}}
Coach composition
The train had standard ICF{{clarify|What is ICF?|date=January 2022}} rakes with a maximum speed of 110 km/h. The train consists of 6 coaches:
- 4 second sitting
- 1 general unreserved
- 2 seating cum luggage rake
Traction
Both trains are hauled by an Erode Loco Shed-based WAP-4 electric locomotive from Chennai to Tuticorin and vice versa.
Rake sharing
The trains were attached/detached from/to Guruvayur Express at Vanchi Maniyachchi. From Chennai Egmore to Vanchi Maniyachi and vice versa the train had run coupled with Guruvayur Express. A separate loco will haul the train from Vanchi Maniyachi to Tuticorin and vice versa.
See also
Notes
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References
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External links
- [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/22204 16129/Chennai Egmore–Tuticorin Link Express] India Rail Info
- [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/22205 16130/Tuticorin–Chennai Egmore Link Express] India Rail Info
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