Chendur express
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Express |
| Status | Normal |
| Locale | Southern Railway zone |
| Current operator(s) | Southern Railway Zone |
| Route | |
| Start | Chennai Egmore (MS) |
| Stops | 27 |
| End | Thiruchendur (TCN) |
| Distance travelled | 775 km |
| Average journey time | 16 hours and 20 minutes |
| Service frequency | Daily |
| Train number(s) | 16105/16106 |
| 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 | |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 47 km/h (29 mph) average with halts |
| Track owner(s) | Indian Railways |
The Chendur Express is an Express train operated by Southern Railway zone of Indian railways. This train runs between Thiruchendur and Chennai Egmore. It is a daily overnight service and an important train of Thiruchendur - Tirunelveli line. It is one of the fastest trains in this region. This train runs through the main line via Tambaram, Chengalpet, Villupuram, Thirupadiripuliyur, Chidambaram, Sirkazhi, Mayiladuturai Jn, Kumbakonam, Papanasam, Tanjore, Trichy, Dindigul, kodaikanal road, Madurai, Virudhunagar, Satur, Kovilpatti, Tirunelveli , seydunganallur, srivaikuntam, Nazareth, kurumbur, Arumuganeri, kayalpattinam and Thiruchendur.[1][2]
As per the numbering convention of Indian Railways, this train is allotted a number -16106 for the journey between Trichendur and Chennai and 16105 for journey between Chennai and Thiruchendur.
Coach composition
| Loco | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | SLR | GEN | GEN | HA1 | A1 | B1 | S1 | S2 | S3 | S4 | S5 | S6 | S7 | S8 | S9 | GEN | GEN | SLR |
See also
- Himsagar Express
- Tamil Nadu Express
- Tiruchirappalli – Tirunelveli Intercity Express
- Rajdhani Express – Chennai
- Pallavan Express
- Vaigai Express
- Cholan Express
- Rockfort Express
- Nellai Express
- Pandian Express
- Pearl City Express
- Cheran Express
- Pothigai Express
References
- ↑ "12632/Chendur Express". Indiarailinfo.com. Retrieved 24 July 2015.
- ↑ "16105/Chennai Egmore - Tiruchendur (Chendur) Express - Chennai Egmore/MS to Tiruchendur/TCN". India Rail Info. Retrieved 2015-07-29.