Kanyakumari Express

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Kanyakumari Express
Overview
Service type Super fast
Status Normal
Locale Southern Railway Zone
Last service Now Running
Current operator(s) Southern Railway Zone
Route
Start Chennai Egmore (MS)
Stops 15
End Kanyakumari (CAPE)
Distance travelled 739 km
Average journey time 13 hours and 20 minutes
Service frequency Daily
Train number(s) 12633/12634
On-board services
Class(es) 1AC, 2AC, 3AC, SL, II
Disabled access Available
Seating arrangements Yes
Sleeping arrangements Yes
Observation facilities Large windows
Baggage facilities Yes
Other facilities Yes
Technical
Rolling stock 2 ICF Conventional Rake
Track gauge 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed 55 km/h (34 mph) average with halts
Track owner(s) Indian Railways


The Kanyakumari Express is a superfast train operated by Southern Railway. The train runs between Kanyakumari and Chennai. It is a daily overnight service. This runs through Tambaram,Chengalpet,Villupuram,Tiruchi,Dindigul,Madurai,Virudhunagar,Satur,Kovilpatti,Tirunelveli,Nagercoil and Kanyakumari. In return stops at Mambalam also. This train connects the state capital with the southernmost point in mainland India. This was classified as a superfast train as the average speed of the train is greater than 55 km/h[1]

As per the numbering convention of Indian Railways,[citation needed] this train is alloted a number 12634 for the journey between Kanyakumari and Chennai, 12633 for journey between Chennai and Kanyakumari.[1]

See also

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Revised train timings from today", The Hindu (1 September 2004).

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