Chennai–Salem Express

The 22153/22154 Chennai Egmore - Salem Junction Superfast Express is a Superfast train which runs from Salem to Chennai via Vridhachalam and Villupuram in Tamil Nadu State India. This train is operated by Southern Railway in India and the rakes are owned by Central Railway. The train was inaugurated on 7 August 2008. The Train runs with 8 Sleeper class, 1 AC 1st Cum Second AC, 1 Second AC and 3 Third AC Coaches. It is an overnight train and runs daily in both directions. This train is assigned 22153 number in the Chennai - Salem direction and 22154 number in the Salem - Chennai direction.

Chennai Egmore – Salem Express
Name board of Chennai Egmore - Salem Express
Overview
Service typeInter-city / Mail Express
StatusOperating
LocaleTamil Nadu
First service7 August 2008 (2008-08-07)
Current operator(s)Central Railway zone
Route
StartChennai Egmore (MS)
Stops12
EndSalem Junction (SA)
Distance travelled352 km (219 mi)
Average journey time7 Hours 35 Minutes
Service frequencyDaily
Train number(s)22153/54
Line(s) usedChord line (MS – VRI)
Virudhachalam–Salem line (VRI – SA)
On-board services
Class(es)1A, 2A, 3A, SL, SLR, SLRD and UR/GS
Disabled access
Seating arrangementsCorridor coach (UR/GS only)
Sleeping arrangementsCouchette car
Auto-rack arrangementsNo
Catering facilitiesOn-board
Observation facilitiesWindows in all carriages
Entertainment facilitiesNo
Baggage facilitiesOverhead racks
Baggage carriage
Technical
Rolling stockLocomotive:
WDM 3A (TNP)
WAP 7 (RPM)
Bogie:
One AC First Cum AC Two Tier
One AC 2-tier (2A)
3 AC 3-tier (3A)
Eight II SL
Two UR/GS
Two SLR
One Pantry car
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
ElectrificationNo
Operating speed46 kilometres per hour (29 mph)
Track owner(s)Southern Railway zone
Timetable number(s)7/7A[1]
Route map

History

Introduction of a separate Train from Madras to Salem demanded Hon'ble MP R. KOLANTHAIVELU on 15-03-1979. [2]

Chennai Egmore-Salem express at Egmore

The important stops are as follows:

Coach composition (Downward - 22153)

The train consists of:

  • 1 AC First cum AC Two-tier coach (HA1)
  • 1 AC Two-tier coach (A1)
  • 3 AC Three-tier coaches (B1, B2, B3)
  • 8 Sleeper Coaches (S1 - S8)
  • 2 Unreserved General Sitting Coaches (GS)
  • 1 Pantry Car
  • 2 Sitting cum Luggage Rakes
Loco 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
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The pantry car remains locked.

Rake Sharing

It shares its rake with the 12163/12164 Dadar Terminus Chennai Egmore Superfast Express.

References
  1. "Combined South Zone Timetable - 2015" (PDF). Southern Railway zone. Indian Railways. 2015. pp. 51–56. Retrieved 4 June 2016.
  2. https://eparlib.nic.in/bitstream/123456789/56279/1/lsd_06_07_15-03-1979.pdf Page 62
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