Chemmozhi Express (Train Nos 16615/16616) is an express daily train run by Indian Railways between Coimbatore city Junction and Mannargudi. The train was named after Chemmozhi Manadu that took place in Coimbatore in 2010. This train passes through Tirupur, Erode, Karur, Tiruchirappalli, Thanjavur and Needamangalam with a total of 6 intermediate stations. The train (numbered 16616) starts at 00:30 from Coimbatore city Junction and reaches Mannargudi at 07:55 on the same day, covering a total distance of 335 kilometres (208 mi). Similarly for return direction, the train (numbered 16615) starts from Mannargudi at 20:20 and reaches Coimbatore City at 04:45 on the next day from the start of journey.[1][2][3][4]
| Chemmozhi Express | |
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 Chemmozhi Express Express at Tiruchchirappalli Junction | |
| Overview | |
| Service type | Mail/Express |
| Status | Active |
| Locale | Southern Railway zone |
| First service | 13 June 2013 |
| Current operator(s) | Southern Railways |
| Route | |
| Termini | Mannargudi (MQ) Coimbatore Junction (CBE) |
| Stops | 08 |
| Distance travelled | 335 km (208 mi) |
| Average journey time | 08 hours 20min |
| Service frequency | Daily |
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| On-board services | |
| Class(es) |
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| Disabled access |  |
| Seating arrangements | Yes (Un-Reserved Coaches) |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes (Berth) |
| Catering facilities | No |
| Observation facilities | Large windows |
| Baggage facilities | Yes |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | WAP-1 Locomotive from Electric Loco Shed, Erode |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Electrification | 25kV AC, 50 Hz Overhead Traction |
| Operating speed | 48 km/h (30 mph) 105 km/h |
| Average length | 22 coaches |
| Track owner(s) | Indian Railways |
| Timetable number(s) | 21/21A |
| Rake sharing | Coimbatore-POLLACHI Express |
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Schedule
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| 16615 – Mannargudi → Coimbatore ~ Chemmozhi Express | ||||
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| Station/Junction Name | Station Code | Arrival | Departure | Day |
| Mannargudi | MQ | SOURCE | 20:25 | 1 |
| Nidamangalam Junction | NMJ | 20:45 | 20:55 | 1 |
| Thanjavur Junction | TJ | 21:33 | 21:35 | 1 |
| Budalur | BAL | 21:52 | 21:53 | 1 |
| Tiruchchirappalli Junction | TPJ | 22:50 | 23:00 | 1 |
| Karur Junction | KRR | 00:08 | 00:10 | 2 |
| Erode Junction | ED | 02:20 | 02:25 | 2 |
| Tiruppur | TUP | 03:08 | 03:10 | 2 |
| Coimbatore North | CBF | 03:59 | 04:00 | 2 |
| Coimbatore Junction | CBE | 04:45 | DEST | 2 |
| 16616 – Coimbatore → Mannargudi ~ Chemmozhi Express | ||||
| Coimbatore Junction | CBE | SOURCE | 00:30 | 1 |
| Tiruppur | TUP | 01:08 | 01:10 | 1 |
| Erode Junction | ED | 01:50 | 01:55 | 1 |
| Karur Junction | KRR | 02:58 | 03:00 | 1 |
| Tiruchchirappalli Junction | TPJ | 04:50 | 05:00 | 1 |
| Budalur | BAL | 05:29 | 05:30 | 1 |
| Thanjavur Junction | TJ | 05:58 | 06:00 | 1 |
| Nidamangalam Junction | NMJ | 06:30 | 06:40 | 1 |
| Mannargudi | MQ | 07:40 | DEST | 1 |
Coach composition
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The train runs consists of 22 carriages:
| Loco | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 |
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SLRD | UR | UR | HA1 | A1 | B1 | B2 | S12 | S11 | S10 | S9 | S8 | S7 | S6 | S5 | S4 | S3 | S2 | S1 | UR | UR | SLRD |
See also
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edit- ^ "Need new train service between Coimbatore and Karaikal using Chemmozhi Express racks". The Hindu. 2 November 2022. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 4 September 2023.
- ^ "Chemmozhi Express Passengers 'floored' as Railways cancels coach at last minute". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 4 September 2023.
- ^ "Suggestions galore to improve Chemmozhi Express services". 14 June 2013. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 4 September 2023.
- ^ "Coimbatore station not utilised fully: Rail users associations". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 4 September 2023.