Tamil Nadu Sampark Kranti Express

The 12651 / 12652 Tamil Nadu Sampark Kranti Express is one of the Sampark Kranti Express trains, operating on India's broad-gauge network that connects Madurai Junction in Tamil Nadu and Hazrat Nizamuddin in New Delhi, a distance of approximately 2,676 kilometres (1,663 mi) in 42 hours approximately, maintaining an average speed of 63 km/h (39 mph). From April 2021, it runs with newly manufactured highly refurbished LHB rakes.

Tamil Nadu Sampark Kranti Express
Overview
Service typeSampark Kranti Express
First service19 September 2004 (2004-09-19)[1]
Current operator(s)Southern Railways
Route
TerminiMadurai Junction (MDU)
Hazrat Nizamuddin (NZM)
Stops13
Distance travelled2,676 km (1,663 mi)
Average journey time42 hours approximately
Service frequencyBi-weekly
Train number(s)12651/12652
On-board services
Class(es)AC 2 Tier, AC Three Tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesAvailable
Observation facilitiesLarge windows
Technical
Rolling stockLHB coach
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed63 km/h (39 mph) average with halts
Timetable number(s)7 / 7A[2]
Rake maintenanceMadurai Depot
Rake sharingMadurai–Chennai Egmore Express (called as 'Mahal Superfast Express')
Route map

Overview
The Union Minister of Railways Mr.Lalu Prasad flagging off the newly introduced Madurai – Hazarat Nizzamudin Tamil Nadu Sampark Kranti Express at Madurai in Tamil Nadu on September 19, 2004.
Diesel locomotive Sampark Kranti Express departure at Madurai on September 19, 2004.

This bi-weekly train was introduced to provide a quicker journey from New Delhi to Tamil Nadu. Southern Railway began operating the train on 19 September 2004.[1] It shares its rakes with 22623/22624 Madurai–Chennai Egmore–Madurai Bi-weekly Superfast Express (via Dindigul, Trichy, Thanjavur, Viluppuram).

Coach composition
  • 1 AC Two Tier
  • 2 AC Three Tier
  • 8 Sleeper class
  • 4 Unreserved
  • 1 Pantry car
  • 2 End-on Generator car (EOG)

Timings
  • 12651 Madurai Junction–Hazrat Nizamuddin Express departs Madurai Junction every Sunday and Tuesday at 00.55 and reaches Hazrat Nizamuddin at 18.35 the next day.
  • In return, 12652 Hazrat Nizamuddin–Madurai Junction leaves Hazrat Nizamuddin every Tuesday and Thursday at 05.20 and reaches Madurai Junction at 00.05 Thursday and Saturday.

Route & Halts

It runs from Madurai Junction via Dindigul Junction, Tiruchirappalli Junction, Ariyalur, Vriddhachalam Junction, Viluppuram Junction, Chengalpattu Junction, Tambaram, Chennai Egmore, Vijayawada Junction, Balharshah Junction, Nagpur Junction, Bhopal Junction, Jhansi Junction to Hazrat Nizamuddin.

Traction

This route is fully electrified and it is hauled by a Royapuram-based WAP-7 locomotive from end to end.

References
  1. "Sampark Kranti Express trains". Government of India. Press Information Bureau. Retrieved 1 October 2004.
  2. "Time Table of Madurai - Hazrat Nizamuddin Sampark Kranti Express" (PDF). Indian Railways. Southern Railway zone. pp. 37 (87), 41 (91). Retrieved 2 February 2014.
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