Tamil Nadu Sampark Kranti Express Explained

Tamil Nadu Sampark Kranti Express
Type:Sampark Kranti Express
First:[1]
Operator:Southern Railways
Start: (MDU)
Stops:13
End: (NZM)
Distance:2676km (1,663miles)
Journeytime:42 hours approximately
Frequency:Bi-weekly
Class:AC 2 Tier, AC Three Tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
Seating:Yes
Sleeping:Yes
Catering:Available
Observation:Large windows
Trainnumber:12651/12652
Routenumber:7 / 7A[2]
Speed:63km/h average with halts
Maintenance: Depot
Map State:collapse

The 12651 / 12652 Tamil Nadu Sampark Kranti Express is one of the Sampark Kranti Express trains, operating on India's broad-gauge network that connects in Tamil Nadu and in New Delhi, a distance of approximately in 42 hours approximately, maintaining an average speed of 63km/h. From April 2021, it runs with newly manufactured highly refurbished LHB rakes.

Overview

This bi-weekly train was introduced to provide a quicker journey from New Delhi to Tamil Nadu. Southern Railway began operating the train on 19 September 2004. It shares its rakes with 22623/22624 Madurai–Chennai Egmore–Madurai Bi-weekly Superfast Express (via Dindigul, Trichy, Thanjavur, Viluppuram).

Coach composition

Timings

Route and halts

It runs from Madurai Junction via,,,,,,,,,,,, to Hazrat Nizamuddin.

Traction

This route is fully electrified and it is hauled by a Royapuram-based WAP-7 locomotive from end to end.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Sampark Kranti Express trains. Government of India. Press Information Bureau. 1 October 2004.
  2. Web site: Time Table of Madurai - Hazrat Nizamuddin Sampark Kranti Express. Indian Railways. Southern Railway zone. 2 February 2014. 37 (87), 41 (91). PDF.