Navjeevan Express Explained

Navjeevan Express
Type:Superfast Express
Locale:Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Maharashtra & Gujarat
Operator:Southern Railway
Start: (ADI)
Stops:37
End: (MAS)
Distance:1892km (1,176miles)
Journeytime:31 hours 50 minutes
Frequency:Daily
Class:AC First Class, AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, AC 3 Tier Economy, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved
Seating:Yes
Sleeping:Yes
Catering:Available
Observation:Large windows
Baggage:Available
Otherfacilities:Below the seats
Stock:LHB coach
Gauge:
Broad Gauge
Trainnumber:12655 / 12656
Speed:60km/h average including halts

The 12655 / 12656 Navjeevan Express is a Superfast Express train belonging to Southern Railways that runs between and . It is currently being operated with 12655/12656 train numbers on a daily basis. From November 2, 2019, it runs with highly refurbished LHB coach.

It operates as train number 12655 from Ahmedabad Junction to Chennai Central and as train number 12656 in the reverse direction, serving the states of Gujarat, Maharashtra, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu.

History

It was introduced in 1978 to run between Madras Beach and on a weekly basis. Originally numbered as 145/146, it departed Madras Beach at 06:00 on Tuesdays and arrived Ahmedabad Junction the next day at 17:30. On its return lap, it departed Ahmedabad Junction on Thursdays at 06:50, and reached Madras Beach the next evening at 19:50.[1]

The train ran via Renigunta––Daund––Jalgaon with a 24 coach haul, and a single WDM-2 diesel loco. A single coach AC 2 Sleeper accommodation was introduced in 1984.

Coach composition

The train has highly refurbished LHB coach with max speed of 130 km/h. The train consists of 22 coaches.

Route & halts

Traction

It is hauled by a Royapuram Loco Shed or Erode Loco Shed based WAP-7 electric locomotive on its entire journey.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Railway Budget speech 1979-80. 20 February 1979. www.indianrailways.gov.in. Ministry of Railways.