Navjeevan Express

The 12655 / 12656 Navjeevan Express is a Superfast train belonging to Southern Railways that runs between Ahmedabad Junction and Chennai Central. It is currently being operated with 12655/12656 train numbers on a daily basis.From November 2, 2019 it runs with highly refurbished LHB coaches.

Navjeevan Express
Navjeevan Express trainboard
Overview
Service typeSuperfast
First service6 April 1978 (1978-04-06)
Current operator(s)Southern Railways
Route
StartAhmedabad (ADI)
Stops42
EndChennai Central (MAS)
Distance travelled1,892 km (1,176 mi)
Average journey time32 hours 10 minutes
Service frequencyDaily
Train number(s)12655 / 12656
On-board services
Class(es)AC 1st Class, AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesAvailable
Observation facilitiesLarge windows
Technical
Rolling stockLHB Coaches
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Broad Gauge
Operating speed58 km/h (36 mph) average including halts
Route map

It operates as train number 12655 from Ahmedabad Junction to Chennai Central and as train number 12656 in the reverse direction serving the states of Gujarat, Maharashtra, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and Tamilnadu.

History

It was introduced in 1978 to run between Madras Beach and Ahmedabad Junction on a weekly basis. Originally numbered as 145/146, it departed Madras Beach at 06:00 on Tuesdays and arrived Ahmedabad Junction the next day at 17:30. On its return lap, it departed Ahmedabad Junction on Thursdays at 06:50, and reached Madras Beach the next evening at 19:50.[1]

The train ran via Renigunta – Wadi Junction – Daund – Manmad Junction – Jalgaon with a 24[2] coach haul, and a single WDM-2 Diesel loco. A single coach AC 2 Sleeper accommodation was introduced in 1984.

Route & Halts

Service

The 12655/Ahmedabad – Chennai Central Navjeevan Express has average speed of 58 km/hr and covers 1891 km in 32h 30m.[3]

The 12656/Chennai Central – Ahmedabad Navjeevan Express has average speed of 57 km/hr and covers 1891 km in 32h 55m.[4]

Coach Composition and Position

The train has highly refurbished LHB rakes with max speed of 110 kmph. The train consist of 22 coaches.Coach position, when the train leaves from Chennai Central bound Ahmedabad Junction.

  • 1 AC First Cum AC Two Tier
  • 1 AC II Tier
  • 5 AC III Tier
  • 1 Pantry Car
  • 10 Sleeper Coaches
  • 2 General Unreserved
  • 2 End On Generator Cars (EOG)
Loco EOG UR S10 S9 S8 S7 S6 S5 S4 S3 PC S2 S1 B5 B4 B3 B2 B1 A1 HA1 UR EOG

Schedule
Train NumberStation CodeDeparture StationDeparture TimeFrequencyArrival StationArrival Time
12655ADIAhmedabad Junction07:35 AMDailyChennai Central16:05 PM
12656MASChennai Central09:35 AMDailyAhmedabad Junction18:30 PM

Traction

Both trains are hauled by a Royapuram based WAP 7 (HOG) equipped locomotive on its entire journey.

References
  1. "Railway Budget speech 1979-80" (PDF). www.indianrailways.gov.in. Government of India, Ministry of Railways. 20 February 1979.
  2. http://etrain.info/in?TRAIN=12655
  3. "12655/Navjeevan SF Express (PT)". India Rail Info.
  4. "12656/Navjeevan SF Express (PT)". India Rail Info.


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