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Dadar–Chennai Egmore Express

The 12163 / 12164 Mumbai LTT–MGR Chennai Central Superfast Express is a Superfast Express train belonging to Indian Railways – Central Railways zone that runs between Lokmanya Tilak Terminus and Chennai Central in India. Its terminal was changed in both directions from Dadar to Lokmanya Tilak Terminus and to Chennai Central from Chennai Egmore.

Mumbai LTT–MGR Chennai Central Superfast Express
Overview
Service typeSuperfast
First service26 April 1988; 36 years ago (1988-04-26)
Current operator(s)Central Railway
Route
TerminiMumbai LTT (LTT)
MGR Chennai Central (MAS)
Stops24
Distance travelled1,279 km (795 mi)
Average journey time21 Hours 50 Minutes
Service frequencyDaily
Train number(s)12163 / 12164
On-board services
Class(es)AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesAvailable
Observation facilitiesLarge Windows
Baggage facilitiesAvailable
Other facilitiesBelow the seats
Technical
Rolling stockLHB coach
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed130 km/h (81 mph) maximum,
58 km/h (36 mph) average including halts.
Route map

It operates as train number 12163 from Lokmanya Tilak Terminus to Chennai Central and as train number 12164 in the reverse direction serving the states of Maharashtra, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu. The train now departs from Lokmanya Tilak Terminus from 1 July 2020 and arrives at Chennai Central.

Coaches

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As with most train services in India, Coach Composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.

Coach composition (Downward – 12163)

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The train consists of:

  • 1 AC Two Tier
  • 4 AC Three Tier coaches
  • 10 Sleeper Class
  • 3 General Unreserved
  • 1 AC Hot Buffet Car (Pantry)
  • 1 High Capacity Parcel Van (HCPV)
  • 1 End On Generator
  • 1 SLR
Loco 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22
  HCPV SLR GS GS A1 B4 B3 B2 B1 PC S10 S9 S8 S7 S6 S5 S4 S3 S2 S1 GS EOG

Service

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The 12163/64 Mumbai Lokmanya Tilak Terminus – Chennai Central Superfast Express covers a distance of 1261 kilometres in 21 hours 45 mins as 12163 Mumbai Lokmanya Tilak Terminus – Chennai Central Superfast Express (58 km/h) and 1261 kilometres in 21 hrs 20 mins as 12164 Chennai Central – Mumbai Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Superfast Express (59 km/h).

As the average speed of the train is above 55 km/h, as per Indian Railways rules, its fare includes a superfast surcharge.

Routing

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The 12163/64 Mumbai Lokmanya Tilak Terminus – Chennai Central Superfast Express runs via Khandala railway station, Pune Junction, Solapur Junction, Adoni, Guntakal Junction, Renigunta Junction to Chennai Central.

Traction

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It is hauled by a Royapuram Loco Shed / Ajni Loco Shed / Kalyan Loco Shed-based WAP-7 electric locomotive throughout its journey.

Timings

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12163 Mumbai Lokmanya Tilak Terminus – Chennai Central Superfast Express leaves Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Everyday at 18:45 hrs IST and reaches Chennai Central at 16:30 hrs IST the next day.

12164 Chennai Central – Mumbai Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Superfast Express leaves Chennai Central everyday at 18:20 hrs IST and reaches Lokmanya Tilak Terminus at 15:40 hrs IST the next day.

Shares 6 Rakes with 20103/20104 Mumbai LTT – Gorakhpur SF Express (Via Kanpur) aka Sant Kabir Dham Express.

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References

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