Thirukkural Express
{{Short description|Train in India}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=January 2016}}
{{Use Indian English|date=January 2016}}
{{More citations needed|date=March 2011}}
{{Infobox rail service
| color = 005000
| name = Thirukkural Express
| logo =
| image = Thirukkural Express.jpg
| image_width = 300px
| caption = Thirukkural Express train board.
| type = Superfast
| locale = Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Haryana & Delhi
| first =
| last =
| operator = Southern Railway
| ridership =
| start = {{stnlnk|Kanniyakumari}} (CAPE)
| stops = 21
| end = {{stnlnk|Hazrat Nizamuddin}} (NZM)
| distance = {{convert|2919|km|0|abbr=on}}
| journeytime = 46 hours 5 minutes
| frequency = Bi-weekly
| class = AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved
| seating = Yes
| sleeping = Yes
| autorack =
| catering = Available
| observation = Large windows
| entertainment =
| baggage = Available
| otherfacilities = Below the seats
| stock = LHB coach
| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm}}
| el =
| trainnumber = 12641 / 12642
| speed =
{{convert|130|km/h|abbr=on}} maximum speed,
{{convert|64|km/h|abbr=on}} average including halts.
| map = 250px
| map_state =
| maintenance = {{stnlnk|Nagercoil}}
| sharing =
}}
The 12641 / 12642 Thirukkural Express is a superfast express train in India, running between Kanniyakumari in Tamil Nadu which is the southernmost tip of the Indian Subcontinent, and {{stnlnk|Hazrat Nizamuddin}} in New Delhi. From December 2020, it runs with newly manufactured LHB rakes.
It is currently a bi-weekly train covering a distance of {{convert|2919|km}}, making it one of the longest running superfast trains in the country. The train shares a common route and timetable with the Tamil Nadu Sampark Kranti Express from Hazrat Nizamuddin to Dindigul in return and from Madurai to Hazrat Nizamuddin in upward.
Origin of the name
Thirukkural is a book of verses on common ethics and morality written by Tamil Poet Thiruvalluvar. The train was named after the book, with the statue of Thiruvalluvar installed at Kanniyakumari
Timings
The 12641 Hazrat Nizzamuddin–Thirukkural Express departs Kanniyakumari every Wednesday and Friday at 19:05 IST (07:05 PM) and reaches Hazrat Nizamuddin every Friday and Sunday 18:30 IST (06:30 PM). It takes 47 hours and 30 minutes to complete journey.{{Cite web|last=M|first=Yash|title=12641/Thirukkural SF Express (PT) - Kanniyakumari to Hazrat Nizamuddin SR/Southern Zone - Railway Enquiry|url=https://indiarailinfo.com/train/-train-thirukkural-sf-express-12641/1627/1010/748|access-date=2021-05-24|website=India Rail Info}}
12642 Kanniyakumari–Thirukkural Express departs Hazrat Nizamuddin every Monday and Saturday at 05:20 IST (05:20 AM) and reaches Kanniyakumari every Wednesday and Monday at 04:45 IST (04:45 AM). It takes 47 hours and 25 minutes to complete journey.{{Cite web|last=M|first=Yash|title=12642/Thirukkural SF Express (PT) - Hazrat Nizamuddin to Kanniyakumari SR/Southern Zone - Railway Enquiry|url=https://indiarailinfo.com/train/-train-thirukkural-sf-express-12642/1628/748/1010|access-date=2021-05-24|website=India Rail Info}}
Coaches
It consists of 22 LHB coach with the maximum speed of 130 kmph.
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| 25px | EOG | UR | 2AC1 | 2AC2 | 3AC1 | 3AC2 | 3AC3 | 3AC4 | SL1 | SL2 | SL3 | SL4 | PC | SL5 | SL6 | SL7 | SL8 | SL9 | SL10 | UR | UR | EOG |
- Ac two tier - 2 coaches
- Ac three tier - 4 coaches
- Sleeper class - 10 coaches
- (PC) - Pantry car - 1
- ( UR )Unreserved General Class Coach - 1
- 2 EOG
- Loco- Locomotive
Route
This train runs from Kanniyakumari via Nagercoil, Tirunelveli, Kovilpatti, Sattur, Virudhunagar, Madurai, Dindigul, {{stnlnk|Tiruchirappalli Junction}}, Vriddhachalam, Viluppuram, Chengalpattu, Tambaram, {{stnlnk|Chennai Egmore}}, {{stnlnk|Vijayawada Junction}}, Balharshah, {{stnlnk|Nagpur Junction}}, Betul, Itarsi, {{stnlnk|Bhopal Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Jhansi Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Agra Cantonment}} to Hazrat Nizamuddin.
Traction
The Train is hauled by a Royapuram Loco Shed or Erode Loco Shed-based WAP-7 electric locomotive on its entire journey.
References
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External links
- http://www.indiarailinfo.com
- http://www.indianrail.gov.in
{{Railways in Southern India}}
{{Railways in Northern India}}
{{DEFAULTSORT:Thirukural Express}}
Category:Transport in Kanyakumari
Category:Named passenger trains of India
Category:Express trains in India
Category:Rail transport in Tamil Nadu
Category:Rail transport in Uttar Pradesh
Category:Rail transport in Madhya Pradesh
Category:Rail transport in Maharashtra
Category:Rail transport in Andhra Pradesh