Millennium Superfast Express
{{Short description|Train in India}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=September 2015}}
{{Use Indian English|date=September 2015}}
{{Infobox rail service
| name = Millennium Superfast Express
| image = Ministry of Railways India.svg
| caption =
| type = Superfast Express
| status =
| locale = Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana & Delhi
| first = {{start date and age|df=yes|2000|01|03}}
| last =
| operator = Southern Railway
| ridership =
| start = Ernakulam Junction (ERS)
| stops = 26
| end = Hazrat Nizamuddin (NZM)
| distance = {{convert|2807|km|0|abbr=on}}
| journeytime = 47 hrs 30 mins
| frequency = Weekly.
| class = AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved
| seating = Yes
| sleeping = Yes
| autorack =
| catering = On-board catering,
E-catering
| observation = Large windows
| entertainment =
| baggage = Available
| otherfacilities = Below the seats
| stock = LHB coach
| gauge = {{RailGauge|1676mm|al=on|allk=on}}
| electrification =
| trainnumber = 12645 / 12646
| speed = {{convert|130|km/h|0|abbr=on}} maximum,
{{convert|60|km/h|0|abbr=on}} average including halts.
| map = File:Millennium Express (Hazrat Nizamuddin - Ernakulam) route map.png
| map_state =
}}
The 12645 / 12646 Millennium Superfast Express is a Superfast Express train belonging to Indian Railways - Southern Railway zone that runs between Ernakulam Junction and Hazrat Nizamuddin in India.
It operates as train number 12645 from Ernakulam Junction to Hazrat Nizamuddin and as train number 12646 in the reverse direction serving the 8 states of Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Delhi.
Coaches
The 12645 / 12646 Millennium Superfast Express has 1 AC 2 tier, 2 AC 3 tier, 11 Sleeper Class, 3 General Unreserved and 2 SLR (Seating cum Luggage Rake) Coaches. It does not carry a Pantry car coach but carries a green bogie for movement of fruits and vegetables.{{Cite news|last=Reporter|first=Our Staff|date=2002-04-13|title='Three special trains for Kerala in the offing'|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-tamilnadu/three-special-trains-for-kerala-in-the-offing/article27841588.ece|access-date=2020-05-23|issn=0971-751X}}
As is customary with most train services in India, Coach Composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.
Service
The 12645 Millennium Superfast Express covers the distance of {{convert|2807|km|0|abbr=on}} in 47 hours 30 mins (60 km/h) and in 48 hours 05 mins as 12646 Millennium Superfast Express (59 km/h).{{Cite web|title=Nizamuddin Express (12645), Trains from Ernakulam Junction (South) to Delhi Hazrat Nizamuddin - Check Time Table, Availability at HolidayIQ|url=https://www.holidayiq.com/railways/nizamuddin-express-12645-train.html|last1=HolidayIQ.com|last2=HolidayIQ.com|website=HolidayIQ|language=en|access-date=2020-05-23|last3=HolidayIQ.com}}
As the average speed of the train is above {{convert|55|km/h|0|abbr=on}}, as per Indian Railways rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.
Routeing
The 12645 / 12646 Millennium Superfast Express runs from Ernakulam Junction via Coimbatore Junction, Erode Junction, Katpadi Junction, Renigunta Junction, Gudur, Vijayawada Junction, Warangal, Balharshah, Nagpur, Itarsi Junction, Bhopal Junction, Jhansi Junction, Agra Cantonment, Mathura Junction to Hazrat Nizamuddin.
Traction
As route is fully electrified, it is hauled by an Erode Loco Shed based WAP-7 electric locomotive on its entire journey.{{Citation|title=MILLENIUM EXRESS overtaking SAMATA EXPRESS|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EIYCBUy50sg|language=en|access-date=2020-05-23}}
Operation
12645 Millennium Superfast Express runs from Ernakulam Junction every Saturday reaching Hazrat Nizamuddin on the 3rd day.
12646 Millennium Superfast Express runs from Hazrat Nizamuddin every Tuesday reaching Ernakulam Junction on the 3rd day .
prospects
References
{{reflist}}
- http://www.holidayiq.com/railways/millennium-express-12645-train.html
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EIYCBUy50sg
- [https://web.archive.org/web/20140912131308/http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil_nadu/article1459980.ece]
- [https://archive.today/20140912083620/http://www.thehindu.com/2002/04/13/stories/2002041303430600.htm]
External links
- {{cite web|url=http://www.indianrail.gov.in |title=Welcome to Indian Railway Passenger reservation Enquiry |publisher=indianrail.gov.in |accessdate=2014-04-05 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140408180437/http://www.indianrail.gov.in/ |archivedate=8 April 2014 }}
- {{cite web|url=http://www.irfca.org|title=[IRFCA] Welcome to IRFCA.org, the home of IRFCA on the internet.|publisher=irfca.org|accessdate=2014-04-05}}
{{Railways in Southern India}}
{{Railways in Northern India}}
Category:Named passenger trains of India
Category:Rail transport in Kerala
Category:Rail transport in Tamil Nadu
Category:Rail transport in Andhra Pradesh
Category:Rail transport in Telangana
Category:Rail transport in Maharashtra
Category:Rail transport in Madhya Pradesh
Category:Rail transport in Uttar Pradesh