Madurai–Chennai Egmore Express Explained

Madurai–Chennai Egmore Express
Type:Superfast
Operator:Southern Railway zone
Stops:9
Distance:561km (349miles)
Journeytime:10 hours
Frequency:Bi-weekly
Class:AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, Second Class seating
Seating:Yes
Sleeping:Yes
Catering:No pantry car attached
Stock:LHB coach
Trainnumber:22623 / 22624
Speed:55.64km/h

The Madurai Junction–Chennai Egmore Superfast Express or Mahal Superfast Express is a Superfast Express train belonging to Indian RailwaysSouthern Railway zone that runs between and in India.

It operates as train number 22624 from Madurai Junction to Chennai Egmore and as train number 22623 in the reverse direction, serving the state of Tamil Nadu. It shares its rakes with 12651/12652 Tamil Nadu Sampark Kranti Express. From April 2021, it runs with brand new LHB rakes.

Coaches

The 22624 / 23 Mahal Superfast Express presently has

As with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.

Timings

Routeing

The 22624 / 23 Mahal Superfast Express runs from via,,,, to .

Traction

As the route is electrified, it is hauled end-to-end by a electric Loco Shed, Erode-based WAP-7 locomotive.

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