Tambaram–Nagercoil Antyodaya Express
The 16191 / 16192 Tambaram - Nagercoil Antyodaya Express (Via Kumbakonam, Trichy, Madurai) is an express train of the Indian Railways connecting Tambaram and Nagercoil Junction in Tamil Nadu. It is operated daily from Tambaram to Nagercoil Junction as train number 16191, and from Nagercoil Junction to Tambaram as train number 16192.[1][2][3][4]
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Antyodaya Express |
| Status | Operational |
| First service | 9 June 2018 |
| Current operator(s) | Southern Railway zone |
| Route | |
| Start | Tambaram (TBM) |
| Stops | 14 |
| End | Nagercoil (NCJ) |
| Distance travelled | 764 km (475 mi) |
| Average journey time | 16 hrs 30 min |
| Service frequency | Daily |
| Train number(s) | 16191 / 16192 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | General Unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | No |
| Catering facilities | No |
| Observation facilities | Large windows |
| Other facilities | Water vending machines, smoke alarms, CCTV, and mobile phone charging ports |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | LHB-Antyodaya |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Electrification | 25 kV and 50 Hz |
| Operating speed | 46 kilometres per hour (29 mph) |
Announced in 2017, the train started its operations on 9 June 2018 from Tirunelveli Junction and on 10 June 2018 from Tambaram.[5]
This train was previously running only up to Tirunelveli Junction but recently this train has been extended up to Nagercoil Junction by Indian Railways.
Coach composition
The train has 18 coaches. It comprises 2 Luggage cum Generator Car and 16 General Second Class coaches.[4] These coaches feature a LED screen display to show information about stations, train speed etc. Vending machines for tea, coffee and milk, Bio toilets in compartments as well as CCTV cameras as well as facility for potable drinking water and mobile charging points and toilet occupancy indicators.
Routes & Major Halts
Service
The 16191/Tambaram - Nagercoil Antyodaya Express has an average speed of 50 km/hr and covers 764 km in 15 hrs 20 mins.[6]
The 16192/Nagercoil - Tambaram Antyodaya Express has an average speed of 43 km/hr and covers 764 km in 17 hrs 55 mins.[7]
See also
- Antyodaya Express
- Tambaram-Nagercoil Superfast Express
- Tirunelveli Junction
- Tambaram railway station
- Nagercoil Junction railway station
- Tiruchirappalli-Thiruvananthapuram Intercity Express
References
- "SALIENT FEATURES OF SOUTHERN ZONE RAILWAY TIME TABLE – November 2017 TRAINS PERTAINING TO SOUTHERN RAILWAY". Retrieved 2 November 2017.
- "Trains at a Glance (November 2017 - June 2018)" (PDF). Retrieved 2 November 2017.
- "Trains at a Glance (November 2017 - June 2018)" (PDF). Retrieved 2 November 2017.
- "INTRODUCTION OF ANTYODAYA (DAILY) EXPRESS TRAINS BETWEEN TAMBARAM – TIRUNELVELI". Retrieved 24 April 2018.
- "One more train service to Chennai". The Hindu. 8 June 2018. Retrieved 8 June 2018.
- "16191/Tambaram - Nagercoil Antyodaya Express". India Rail Info.
- "16192/Nagercoil - Tambaram Antyodaya Express". India Rail Info.
