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 type	Sampark Kranti Express
First service	19 September 2004; 19 years ago (2004-09-19)^[1]
Current operator(s)	Southern Railways
Route
Termini	Madurai Junction (MDU) Hazrat Nizamuddin (NZM)
Stops	13
Distance travelled	2,676 km (1,663 mi)
Average journey time	42 hours approximately
Service frequency	Bi-weekly
Train number(s)	12651/12652
On-board services
Class(es)	AC 2 Tier, AC Three Tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangements	Yes
Sleeping arrangements	Yes
Catering facilities	Available
Observation facilities	Large windows
Technical
Rolling stock	LHB coach
Track gauge	1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed	63 km/h (39 mph) average with halts
Timetable number(s)	7 / 7A^[2]
Rake maintenance	Madurai Depot
Rake sharing	Madurai–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 and 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.