| MGR Chennai Central - Palakkad Jn Superfast Express | |||||
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 WAP-4 AJJ 22837 pulling this SF Express train | |||||
| Overview | |||||
| Service type | Superfast Express | ||||
| Locale | Tamil Nadu, Kerala | ||||
| First service | 1 October 2013; 11 years ago (2013-10-01) | ||||
| Current operator(s) | Southern Railways | ||||
| Route | |||||
| Termini | MGR Chennai Central (MAS) Palakkad Junction (PGT) | ||||
| Stops | 19 | ||||
| Distance travelled | 672 km (418 mi) | ||||
| Average journey time | 9 Hours 35 minutes | ||||
| Service frequency | Daily | ||||
| Train number(s) | 22651/22652 | ||||
| On-board services | |||||
| Class(es) | AC First, AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper Class, Second Sitting, General Unreserved. | ||||
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Catering facilities | Yes | ||||
| Observation facilities | Large windows | ||||
| Entertainment facilities | Yes | ||||
| Technical | |||||
| Rolling stock | ICF coach pulled by WAP-4 from Electric Loco Shed, Arakkonam | ||||
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) | ||||
| Operating speed | 57 km/h (35 mph) average with halts | ||||
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The 22651/22652 MGR Chennai Central - Palakkad Superfast Express is a daily express train between MGR Chennai Central (MAS) and Palakkad Junction railway station (PGT) by Southern Railways via Palani. This is the only train that connects Palani, Udumalaipettai & Pollachi with the state capital Chennai. The train covers a distance of 672 km (418 mi) at an average speed of 57 km/h (35 mph).
History
Initially, the train ran between Chennai Central and Palani. It was later extended up to Pollachi Junction as a special train between Palani and Pollachi. In 2017, the train was further extended up to Palakkad Junction, thus serving two states - Tamil Nadu and Kerala.
Route
The train operates from Chennai Central to Palakkad Junction via Tiruvallur, Arakkonam Jn, Katpadi, Jolarpettai, Morappur, Salem Jn, Rasipuram, Namakkal, Mohanur, Karur Jn, Dindigul Jn, Akkaraipatti, Oddanchatram, Chatrapatti, Palani, Udumalpet, Pollachi Jn and Palakkad Town.
Timings
This train is a daily service train with the following departures and arrivals at some of these stations:-
| MGR Chennai Central ↔ Palakkad Junction (via Palani) | |||||
| 22651 | Station Name | Station Code | 22652 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arrival | Departure | Arrival | Departure | ||
| - | 21:40 | MGR Chennai Central | MAS | 04:05 | - |
| 22:43 | 22:45 | Arakkonam Junction | AJJ | 02:28 | 02:30 |
| 23:38 | 23:40 | Katpadi Junction | KPD | 01:38 | 01:40 |
| 00:53 | 00:55 | Jolarpettai Junction | JTJ | 00:28 | 00:30 |
| 02:35 | 02:40 | Salem Junction | SA | 22:35 | 22:40 |
| 04:23 | 04:25 | Karur Junction | KRR | 21:03 | 21:05 |
| 06:00 | 06:05 | Dindigul Junction | DG | 19:35 | 19:40 |
| 07:10 | 07:15 | Palani | PLNI | 18:00 | 18:05 |
| 08:27 | 08:30 | Pollachi Junction | POY | 16:52 | 16:55 |
| 10:00 | - | Palakkad Junction | PGT | - | 15:45 |
Coach composition
- 1 AC First Class
- 2 AC Two Tier
- 2 AC Three Tier
- 11 Sleeper coaches
- 1 Non-AC Sitting coach
- 2 General Unreserved
- 2 Second-class Luggage/parcel van
It runs with ICF-CBC coaches.
| Loco | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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SLR | UR | S11 | S10 | S9 | S8 | S7 | S6 | S5 | S4 | S3 | S2 | S1 | B2 | B1 | A2 | A1 | H1 | D1 | UR | SLR |
Traction
Since the train runs on a fully electrified route, a WAP-7 locomotive of Erode shed or a WAP-4 locomotive if Arakkonam shed hauls the train throughout its journey.
References
- ^ "India Rail Info". Retrieved 13 October 2013.
- First Electric Run on DG PLNI Section | 22651 Chennai Palakkad Express |, retrieved 24 September 2022