Chennai–New Jalpaiguri SF Express

The Chennai–New Jalpaiguri SuperFast Express is a superfast express connecting Indian cities Chennai the capital of Tamil Nadu and Siliguri the largest metropolis of North Bengal. This is the first direct train service originating from Chennai Central and ends at New Jalpaiguri. The train connects Eastern and Southern part of India covering the states of West Bengal, Bihar, Orissa, Andhra Pradesh & Tamil Nadu. It also passes through Pakur district of Jharkhand but does not have any stoppages there.

Chennai–New Jalpaiguri Express
Overview
Service typeSuperfast
StatusOperating
LocaleWest Bengal, Bihar, Orissa, Andhra Pradesh & Tamil Nadu
First service29 January 2011 (2011-01-29)
Current operator(s)Southern Railway
Route
StartChennai Central (MAS)
Stops21
EndNew Jalpaiguri (NJP)
Distance travelled2273 km
Average journey time40 hrs 45 mins
Service frequencyWeekly
Train number(s)22611/22612
On-board services
Class(es)AC 2nd, AC 3rd, Sleeper, General
Seating arrangementsAvailable
Sleeping arrangementsAvailable
Catering facilitiesAvailable
Baggage facilitiesAvailable
Technical
Track gaugeBroad Gauge
Operating speedAverage - 55 km/h
Route map

Though this a weekly train it is a very popular train in this route. As the demand for tickets is very high, one has to book a ticket many days in advance before the journey date to get a confirmed berth.[1]

Accommodations

This train comprises 2 AC 2-Tiers, 4 AC 3-Tiers, 13 Sleeper Class, 2 Unreserved General Compartment & 2 Luggage/Parcel.Total coach composition is 23.

Major halts

On its way from Chennai Central railway station to New Jalpaiguri Junction railway station , the 22611 travels across 20 important stations. They are as follows:

See also

References
  1. "New Jalpaiguri-Chennai train from today". The Hindu. Retrieved 29 January 2011.
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