Palani Express
The 22651/22652 Palakkad Junction Superfast Express is a daily express train between Chennai Central (Code:MAS) and Palakkad Junction railway station (Code:PGT) by Southern Railways via Salem-Karur-Dindigul-Palani-Pollachi section. In the beginning it ran between Chennai Central and Palani. Then it had been extended up to Pollachi Junction as a special train between Palani and Pollachi. In the 2017 budget it had been extended up to Palakkad Junction by serving two states Tamil Nadu and Kerala. The train covers a distance of 672 km(one-way) at an average speed of 57 km/h.[1]
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Superfast Express |
| Locale | Tamil Nadu, Kerala |
| Current operator(s) | Southern Railways |
| Route | |
| Start | Chennai (MAS) |
| Stops | 19[1] |
| End | Palakkad Junction (PGT) |
| Distance travelled | 672 km (418 mi) |
| Average journey time | 9 Hours 35 minutes |
| Service frequency | Daily |
| Train number(s) | 22651/22652 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC Ist Class , AC II Tier, AC III Tier, Sleeper class, Second sitting, Unreserved |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | Yes |
| Observation facilities | Large windows |
| Entertainment facilities | Yes |
| Technical | |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 57 km/h (35 mph) average with halts[1] |
Route
The train operates from Chennai Central to Palakkad Junction via Tiruvallur, Arakkonam Jn, Katpadi, Jolarpettai, Morappur , Salem Jn, Rasipuram, Namakkal, Mohanur, Karur Jn, Dindigul Jn, Akkaraipatti, Oddanchatram, Chatrapatti, Palani, Udumalpet, Pollachi Jn and Palakkad Town.[1]
Timings
Runs Daily
22651
| Station Name | Station Code | Arrival | Departure | Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chennai Central | MAS | - | 21.40 | 1 |
| Salem Jn. | SA | 02:40 | 02:50 | 2 |
| Namakkal | NMKL | 03:34 | 03:35 | 2 |
| Karur Jn. | KRR | 04:13 | 04:15 | 2 |
| Dindigul | DG | 05:40 | 06:10 | 2 |
| Palani | PLNI | 07:18 | 07:20 | 2 |
| Pollachi | POY | 09.00 | 09.05 | 2 |
| Palakkad | PGT | 11.00 | - | 2 |
22652
| Station Name | Station Code | Arrival | Departure | Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palakkad | PGT | - | 15.00 | 1 |
| Pollachi | POY | 16.25 | 16.30 | 1 |
| Palani | PLNI | 17.55 | 18.00 | 1 |
| Salem | SA | 22:35 | 22:45 | 1 |
| Chennai Central | MAS | 04.15 | - | 2 |
Coach composition
- 1 AC Ist Class Cum AC Two Tier
- 1 AC II Tier
- 2 AC III Tier
- 11 Sleeper coaches
- 1 Second Sitting (D1)
- 4 General Unreserved
- 2 Second-class Luggage/parcel van
It runs with ICF coaches
| Loco | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | rowspan="1" scope="col" |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | GRD | GEN | GEN | GEN | D1 | S10 | S9 | S8 | S7 | S6 | S5 | S4 | S3 | S2 | S1 | B2 | B1 | A1 | HA1 | Gen | GRD |
Locomotive
From Palakkad to Dindigul and vice versa, the locomotive used is GOC WDG3A diesel locomotive, as the route is not electrified. From Dindigul to Chennai Central, RPM WAP7 hauls the train.[1]
References
- "India Rail Info". Retrieved 13 October 2013.