Nellai Express

Nellai Express at Tirunelveli Junction

Nellai Express (Tirunelveli-Chennai) Route map

The Nellai Express is a super fast express train on the Indian Railways, It runs on all days connecting Tirunelveli Junction with Chennai Egmore via Tiruchirappalli and Madurai.

Numbers and route

Past Number

• 119/120
• 6119/6120
• 2631/2632

Current Number

• 12631/12632

As per the new numbering system, this train is assigned the number 12631 for the downward direction (Chennai Egmore - Tirunelveli) and 12632 for the upward direction (Tirunelveli - Chennai Egmore). In the downward direction, the train departs at 20.50 hours and reaches Tirunelveli at 08.30 hours next day. In the upward direction, the train departs at 18.50 hours and reaches Chennai at 06.40 hours. It covers the distance of 653 km in less than 12 hours with major stoppings at Madurai, Tiruchirappalli and Viluppuram and terminus at Chennai Egmore/Tirunelveli Junction. It is also one of the oldest commuter trains in India. It has 24 coaches.

Time schedule

From Tirunelveli to Chennai Egmore (12631)

From Chennai Egmore to Tirunelveli (12632)

Relevance

The city of Tirunelveli is commonly referred to as "Nellai" based on the presiding deity of the temple "Nellaiappar" an incarnation of Lord Shiva. Hence the name "Nellai Express".

Speed

Top Speed is 82km/h from Villupuram Junction (from Chennai Egmore - Tirunelveli). Average Speed is 55km/h.

See also

• Tamil Nadu Express
• Chennai Madurai AC Duronto Express
• Rajdhani Express – Chennai
• Pandian Express
• Pallavan Express
• Vaigai Express
• Sethu Express
• Boatmail Express
• Rockfort Express
• Kovai Express
• Pearl City Express
• Cheran Express
• Kanyakumari Express
• Pothigai Express
• Chalukya Express
• Trichy to Tirunelveli Intercity Express

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