Millennium Superfast Express

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The 12645 / 12646 Millennium Superfast Express is a Superfast Express train belonging to Indian Railways - Southern Railway zone that runs between Ernakulam Junction and Hazrat Nizamuddin in India.

Millennium Superfast Express
Overview
Service typeSuperfast Express
LocaleKerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana & Delhi
Current operator(s)Southern Railway
Route
TerminiErnakulam Junction (ERS)
Hazrat Nizamuddin (NZM)
Stops26
Distance travelled2,807 km (1,744 mi)
Average journey time47 hrs 30 mins
Service frequencyWeekly.
Train number(s)12645 / 12646
On-board services
Class(es)AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesOn-board catering,
E-catering
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,
60 km/h (37 mph) average including halts.
Route map
Millennium Express (Hazrat Nizamuddin - Ernakulam) route map

It operates as train number 12645 from Ernakulam Junction to Hazrat Nizamuddin and as train number 12646 in the reverse direction serving the 8 states of Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Delhi.

Coaches

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The 12645 / 12646 Millennium Superfast Express has 1 AC 2 tier, 2 AC 3 tier, 11 Sleeper Class, 3 General Unreserved and 2 SLR (Seating cum Luggage Rake) Coaches. It does not carry a Pantry car coach but carries a green bogie for movement of fruits and vegetables.[1]

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

Service

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The 12645 Millennium Superfast Express covers the distance of 2,807 km (1,744 mi) in 47 hours 30 mins (60 km/h) and in 48 hours 05 mins as 12646 Millennium Superfast Express (59 km/h).[2]

As the average speed of the train is above 55 km/h (34 mph), as per Indian Railways rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.

Routeing

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The 12645 / 12646 Millennium Superfast Express runs from Ernakulam Junction via Coimbatore Junction, Erode Junction, Katpadi Junction, Renigunta Junction, Gudur, Vijayawada Junction, Warangal, Balharshah, Nagpur, Itarsi Junction, Bhopal Junction, Jhansi Junction, Agra Cantonment, Mathura Junction to Hazrat Nizamuddin.

Traction

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As route is fully electrified, it is hauled by an Erode Loco Shed based WAP-7 electric locomotive on its entire journey.[3]

Operation

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12645 Millennium Superfast Express runs from Ernakulam Junction every Saturday reaching Hazrat Nizamuddin on the 3rd day.

12646 Millennium Superfast Express runs from Hazrat Nizamuddin every Tuesday reaching Ernakulam Junction on the 3rd day .

prospects

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References

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  1. ^ Reporter, Our Staff (13 April 2002). "'Three special trains for Kerala in the offing'". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 23 May 2020.
  2. ^ HolidayIQ.com; HolidayIQ.com; HolidayIQ.com. "Nizamuddin Express (12645), Trains from Ernakulam Junction (South) to Delhi Hazrat Nizamuddin - Check Time Table, Availability at HolidayIQ". HolidayIQ. Retrieved 23 May 2020.
  3. ^ MILLENIUM EXRESS overtaking SAMATA EXPRESS, retrieved 23 May 2020
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