Pandian Express

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Pandian Superfast Express (பாண்டியன் அதிவிரைவு ரயில்)

Pandian Express at Madurai Junction
Overview
Service type Superfast Express
Locale Tamilnadu
Current operator(s) Southern Railways
Route
Start Chennai Egmore
Stops 10
End Madurai
Distance travelled 497 km (309 mi)
Average journey time 9 Hours
Service frequency Daily
Train number(s) 12637/12638
On-board services
Class(es) First AC, Second AC, Third AC, First Class, Sleeper, Unreserved
Seating arrangements Yes
Sleeping arrangements Yes
Observation facilities Large windows
Technical
Track gauge 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed 60 km/h (37 mph) average with halts
Route map

The Pandian Express ( பாண்டியன் அதிவிரைவு ரயில் ) is a train route of the Southern Railway zone of the Indian Railways and runs between Chennai Egmore and Madurai Junction via Tiruchirapalli.It is the first Superfast train introduced in Tamil Nadu.

Introduction

The name of the train commemorates the 10th-13th century Pandian Kingdom of Tamil Nadu. It is a standard train consisting of 24 coaches. The main towns on the way are Chengalpattu, Villupuram, Vriddhachalam, Ariyalur, Tiruchirapalli and Dindigul. The train operates daily and covers a distance of 497 km.The train runs at a top speed of 110 km/h It is a Prestigious train with Southern Railways.

Pandian Express Halted in Madurai Junction

This train had the livery changed twice - first it had the "Olive-Green livery", separated by 2 yellow-lines between the upper & lower part of the windows & later on it was changed to "Maroon colour" on the MG.

This train was numbered as 6717/6718 when it was run on MG. It was hauled by WAM4 - electric loco from Chennai Egmore to Villupuram Jn. & then from Villupuram Jn. to Madurai, it was hauled by WDM2 - diesel loco, similar changes were followed on its return journey.

Chennai Egmore to Madurai Junction

The Train number is 12637.

The down train starts at 21:20 Hours from Chennai Egmore.

Train Route and Timings

Pandian Superfast exp at Madurai Junction
Station Code Station Name Arrival Departure Distance Day
MS Chennai Egmore - 21:20 0000 1
TBM Tambaram 21:47 21:48 0025 1
CGL Chengalpattu 22:13 22:15 0056 1
MLMR Melmaruvathur 22:44 22:45 0092 1
VM Villupuram Junction 23:40 23:45 0159 1
VRI Vriddhachalam Junction 00:25 00:27 0213 2
TPJ Tiruchirapalli (Trichy) Junction 03:10 03:15 0336 2
MPA Manapparai 03:43 03:45 0373 2
DG Dindigul Junction 04:40 04:45 0431 2
ABI Ambaturai 04:55 04:56 0442 2
KQN Kodaikanal road 05:05 05:07 0456 2
MDU Madurai Junction 06:20 - 0497 2

Coach Position

Total number of Coaches 24

Pandian Superfast Exp at Madurai Junction
Loco SLR UR S12 S11 S10 S9 S8 S7 S6 S5 S4 S3 S2 S1 FC B3 B2 B1 A2 A1 HA1 H1 UR SLR
  • Note: All times are in IST (Indian Standard Time) zone.

Madurai Junction to Chennai Egmore

The train number is 12638 from Madurai to Chennai. It starts at 20:35 Hours and reaches by 05.45 Hours.

Train Route and Timings

Station Code Station Name Arrival Departure Distance Day
MDU Madurai Junction - 20:35 0000 1
KQN Kodaikanal Road 21:09 21:10 0041 1
ABI Ambaturai 21:24 21:25 0055 1
DG Dindigul JN 21:40 21:45 0066 1
MPA Manaparai 22:24 22:25 0124 1
TPJ Tiruchirapalli (Trichy) JN 23:10 23:15 0161 1
VRI Vriddhachalam Junction 01:02 01:04 0284 2
VM Villupuram Junction 02:18 02:20 0338 2
MLMR Melmaruvathur Junction 03:23 03:25 0338 2
CGL Chengalpattu 04:13 04:15 0441 2
TBM Tambaram 04:44 04:45 0472 2
MBM Mambalam 05:04 05:05 0490 2
MS Chennai Egmore 05:35 - 0497 2

Coach Position

Total number of Coaches 24

Loco SLR UR H1 HA1 A1 B1 B2 B3 B4 FC S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 S7 S8 S9 S10 S11 S12 UR SLR

Speed of the Train

Pandian Express is the one of the top most fastest train in Southern Railway. Its running along with average speed of 54 km/hr. Its pulled by Electric Loco at the full running section.[1]

Code Station name Speed(Km/hr)
MDU Madurai Junction 71
KQN Kodaikanal Road 46
ABI Ambaturai 46
DG Dindigul Junction 89
MPA Manaparai 49
TPJ Tiruchirappalli Jn 69
VRI Virudhachalam Jn 44
VM Villupuram Jn 48
CGL Chengalpattu Jn 64
TBM Tambaram 57
MBM Mambalam 13
MS Chennai Egmore -

Ticket Fare

Ticket fare from Madurai Junction to Chennai Egmore

Category AC - First Class AC - 2 Tier AC - 3 Tier First class Sleeper Second sitting
Base fare 1465 852 589 690 222 132
Catering Charges - - - - - -
Reservation Charges 60 50 40 50 20 -
Superfast Charges 75 45 45 45 30 10
Other charges - - - - - -
Service Tax 59 35 25 29 - -
Concession - - - - - -
Total Surcharge - 310 260 - 90 -
Net fare 1660 985 700 815 275 142

RELEVANCE:

The southern region of Tamil Nadu was ruled by the Pandiyan dynasty from 500 BC to 1600 AD.[2] Their capital city was Madurai. Hence the name "Pandiyan" express. This name signifies the history of the state.

  • Note: All times are in IST (Indian Standard Time) zone.

Please refer to the Southern Railway Timetable for the latest schedules and updates.

See also

References

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  1. ↑ Indian Rail info http://indiarailinfo.com/train/1228
  2. ↑ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pandyan_Dynasty
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