Tamil Nadu Sampark Kranti Express

The 12651 / 12652 Tamil Nadu Sampark Kranti Express is one of the Sampark Kranti Express trains, operating on India's broad-gauge network that connects in Tamil Nadu and in New Delhi, a distance of approximately in 42 hours approximately, maintaining an average speed of . From April 2021, it runs with newly manufactured highly refurbished LHB rakes.

Overview

This bi-weekly train was introduced to provide a quicker journey from New Delhi to Tamil Nadu. Southern Railway began operating the train on 19 September 2004. It shares its rakes with 22623/22624 Madurai–Chennai Egmore–Madurai Bi-weekly Superfast Express (via Dindigul, Trichy, Thanjavur, Viluppuram).

Coach composition

• 1 AC Two Tier
• 2 AC Three Tier
• 8 Sleeper class
• 4 Unreserved
• 1 Pantry car
• 2 End-on Generator car (EOG)

Timings

• 12651 Madurai Junction–Hazrat Nizamuddin Express departs Madurai Junction every Monday and Wednesday at 00.55 and reaches Hazrat Nizamuddin at 18.35 the next day.
• In return, 12652 Hazrat Nizamuddin–Madurai Junction leaves Hazrat Nizamuddin every Tuesday and Thursday at 05.20 and reaches Madurai Junction at 00.05 Tuesday and Thursday.

Route and halts

It runs from Madurai Junction via , , , , , , , , , , , , to Hazrat Nizamuddin.

Traction

The route is fully electrified, it is hauled by a Royapuram Loco Shed-based WAP-7 electric locomotive from end to end journey.

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