Chennai–Thiruvananthapuram Superfast Express
Chennai–Thiruvananthapuram Superfast Express is a weekly superfast train connecting Chennai to Thiruvananthapuram.[1] The train was introduced on 30 May 2006[2] and runs daily from Chennai Central to Thiruvananthapuram Central.
Overview | |
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Service type | Superfast |
Status | Operating |
Locale | Kerala and Tamil Nadu |
Current operator(s) | Southern Railway Zone, Indian Railways |
Route | |
Start | Thiruvananthapuram |
Stops | 19 |
End | Chennai |
Distance travelled | 918 km (570 mi) |
Average journey time | 16 hours, 10 minutes |
Service frequency | Weekly |
On-board services | |
Class(es) | AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, sleeper class, unreserved |
Seating arrangements | LHB |
Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
Catering facilities | No pantry car |
Observation facilities | Large windows in all carriages |
Baggage facilities | Below the seats |
Technical | |
Rolling stock | Two |
Track gauge | Broad |
Coach composition
The train has standard LHB coaches with max speed of 140 km/h (87 mph). The train consist of 22 coaches:
- 1 AC 2 tier
- 6 AC 3 tier
- 10 Sleeper class
- 1 Pantry car
- 2 Unreserved/General
- 2 Seating cum luggage rake
As with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.
References
- "Southern Railway - Gateway of South India".
- "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 29 September 2011. Retrieved 2011-03-21.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
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