Chennai–Charlapalli Superfast Express
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Superfast Express |
| Locale | Telangana, Andhra Pradesh & Tamil Nadu |
| First service | 1 April 1965 |
| Current operator(s) | Southern Railway |
| Route | |
| Termini | Charlapalli (CHZ) MGR Chennai Central (MAS) |
| Stops | 19 |
| Distance travelled | 694 km (431 mi) |
| Average journey time | 12 hours |
| Service frequency | Daily |
| Train number(s) | 12603 / 12604 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC First Class, AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | E-catering |
| Observation facilities | Large windows |
| Baggage facilities | No |
| Other facilities | Below the seats |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | ICF coach |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 55 km/h (34 mph) average including halts. |
The 12603 / 12604 Chennai- Charlapalli Superfast Express is a Superfast Express in India which runs between Charlapalli and Chennai Central. It was introduced on 1 April 1965 between Hyderabad and Chennai Central This train is named after the Hyderabad city. In the year 2024 The train terminal shifted From Hyderabad to Charlapalli and being operated as Chennai Charlapalli SF express. The Southern Railway (SR) of the Indian Railways administers this train & the train shares its rakes with 22649/22650 Yercaud Express.
Numbering
[edit]Train number 12604 runs from Charlapalli to Chennai Central while 12603 runs from Chennai Central to Charlapalli.[1]
Route
[edit]The 12604 starts from Hyderabad at 16:50 hours and reaches Chennai Central at 05:55 hours the following day. Similarly the 12603 leaves Chennai Central at 16:45 hours and reaches Hyderabad at 05:45 hours the following day. The train runs via Sullurpeta, Naidupeta, Gudur, Nellore, Kavali, Ongole, Chirala, Bapatla, Nidubrolu, Tenali, Guntur, Sattenapalle, Piduguralla, Nadikudi Jn, Miryalaguda and Nallagonda
Loco
[edit]The train is generally hauled by WAP-4 or WAP 7 from Hyderabad to Chennai Central.
Classes
[edit]The 23-coach composition contains– 1 AC First Class, 2 Two-tier AC, 3 Three-tier AC, 12 Sleeper class, 3 General, 2 SLR
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See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ telang, Kamlesh. "12603/MGR Chennai Central - Hyderabad SF Express (PT) - MGR Chennai to Secunderabad SR/Southern Zone - Railway Enquiry". indiarailinfo.com. Retrieved 16 February 2024.
