Chendur Express
The Name board of Tiruchendur Express
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| Overview | |
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| Service type | Express |
| Status | Normal |
| Locale | Southern Railway zone |
| First service | February 12, 2009 |
| Current operator(s) | Southern Railway Zone |
| Route | |
| Start | Chennai Egmore (MS) |
| Stops | 27 |
| End | Tiruchendur (TCN) |
| Distance travelled | 775 km |
| Average journey time | 16 hours and 20 minutes |
| Service frequency | Daily |
| Train number(s) | 16105/16106 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | 1AC, 2AC, 3AC, SL, II |
| Disabled access | Available |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Observation facilities | Large windows & Rake Sharing with 16179 / 16180 Mannai Express |
| Baggage facilities | Yes |
| Other facilities | Yes |
| Technical | |
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MS - VM : WAP-1(AJJ) / WAP-7(RPM) VM - TCN : WDM-3D (ED) |
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| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 47 km/h (29 mph) average with halts |
| Track owner(s) | Indian Railways |
MS - VM : WAP-1(AJJ) / WAP-7(RPM)
The Chendur Express is an Express train operated by Southern Railway zone of Indian railways. This train runs between Thiruchendur and Chennai Egmore. It is a daily overnight service and an important train of Tiruchendur - Tirunelveli line. It is one of the fastest trains in this region.
Past Number(s)
Present Number
As per the numbering convention of Indian Railways, this train is allotted a number 16105 for journey between Chennai & Tiruchendur and 16106 for the journey between Tiruchendur & Chennai.
This train runs through the main line via Tambaram, Chengalpattu, Villupuram, Thirupadiripuliyur, Chidambaram, Sirkazhi, Mayiladuturai Jn, Kumbakonam, Papanasam, Thanjavur, Trichy, Dindigul, Kodaikanal road, Madurai, Virudunagar, Sattur, Kovilpatti, Tirunelveli, Seydunganallur, Srivaikuntam, Nazareth, Kurumbur, Arumuganeri, Kayalpattinam and Tiruchendur.
It has One AC First Class, One Ac Two Tier, One Ac Three Tier, Nine Sleeper Class, Four Unreserved general sitting coach.
The train has Rake Sharing Agreement (RSA) with Mannai Express, fellow express to Mannargudi through the mainline.
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