Chennai Central–Ekta Nagar Superfast Express

The 20919/20920 Chennai Central–Ekta Nagar Superfast Express is a Superfast train belonging to Western Railway zone that runs between Chennai Central and Ekta Nagar in India. It is currently being operated with 20919/20920 train numbers on a weekly basis.[1][2][3]

Chennai Central–Ekta Nagar Superfast Express
Overview
Service typeSuperfast
First service17 January 2021 (2021-01-17)
Current operator(s)Western Railway
Route
TerminiChennai Central (MAS)
Ekta Nagar (EKNR)
Stops14
Distance travelled1,701 km (1,057 mi)
Average journey time29 hrs 30 mins
Service frequencyWeekly [lower-alpha 1]
Train number(s)20919/20920
On-board services
Class(es)AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Observation facilitiesLarge windows
Other facilitiesBelow the seats
Technical
Rolling stockLHB coach
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed58 km/h (36 mph) average including halts

Coach composition

The train has LHB rakes with a maximum speed of 110 km/h. The train consists of 18 coaches:

  • 1 AC II Tier
  • 4 AC III Tier
  • 7 Sleeper coaches
  • 4 General Unreserved
  • 2 EOG cum Luggage Rake

Service

20919/Chennai Central – Ekta Nagar Superfast Express has an average speed of 60 km/h and covers 1701 km in 28 hrs 20 mins.

20920/Ekta Nagar – Chennai Central Superfast Express has an average speed of 55 km/h and covers 1701 km in 30 hrs 45 mins.

Route and halts

The important halts of the train are:

Traction

Both trains are hauled by a Vadodara Loco Shed or Tughlakabad Loco Shed-based WAP-7 (HOG)-equipped locomotive from end to end.

Rake sharing

The train shares its rake with 12947/12948 Azimabad Express and 20953/20954 Chennai Central–Ahmedabad Express.

See also

References
  1. "Chennaiites to get direct train to Statue of Unity location Kevadiya". Times of India.
  2. "PM flags off direct train from Chennai to Kevadiya town". The Indian Express.
  3. "PM to flag off 8 trains today to boost connectivity to Statue of Unity". Business Standard.

Notes
  1. Runs one day in a week for every direction.
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