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The Madurai Junction–Chennai Egmore Superfast Express or Mahal Superfast Express is a Superfast Express train belonging to Indian Railways – Southern Railway zone that runs between Madurai Junction and Chennai Egmore in India.

Madurai–Chennai Egmore Express

Overview
Service type	Superfast
Current operator(s)	Southern Railway zone
Route
Termini	Madurai Junction Chennai Egmore
Stops	9
Distance travelled	561 km (349 mi)
Average journey time	10 hours
Service frequency	Bi-weekly
Train number(s)	22623 / 22624
On-board services
Class(es)	AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, Second Class seating
Seating arrangements	Yes
Sleeping arrangements	Yes
Catering facilities	No pantry car attached
Technical
Rolling stock	LHB coaches
Track gauge	1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed	55.64 km/h (35 mph)

It operates as train number 22624 from Madurai Junction to Chennai Egmore and as train number 22623 in the reverse direction, serving the state of Tamil Nadu. It shares its rakes with 12651/12652 Tamil Nadu Sampark Kranti Express. From April 2021, it runs with brand new LHB rakes.

Coaches

The 22624 / 23 Mahal Superfast Express presently has

• 1 AC 2 tier
• 2 AC 3 tier
• 8 Sleeper class
• 4 General Unreserved
• 2 EOG (End-On Generator)

As with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.

Timings

• 22624 Madurai Junction–Chennai Egmore Superfast Express departs Madurai Junction every Thursday & Saturday at 20.50 and reaches Chennai Egmore at 06.55 the next day.
• In return, 22623 Chennai Egmore–Madurai Junction leaves Chennai Egmore every Friday & Sunday at 22.05 and reaches Madurai Junction at 08.10 the next day.

Routeing

The 22624 / 23 Mahal Superfast Express runs from Madurai Junction via Tiruchirappalli Junction, Thanjavur Junction, Kumbakonam, Mayiladuthurai Junction, Viluppuram Junction to Chennai Egmore.

Traction

As the route is yet to be electrified, it is hauled end-to-end by a Diesel Loco Shed, Tondiarpet-based WDM-3A/WDG-3A locomotive.

References

• "Tamil Nadu / Tiruchi News : New Chennai Egmore–Madurai biweekly train disappoints users". The Hindu. 10 May 2010. Archived from the original on 19 May 2010. Retrieved 30 May 2014.
• "IR Southern Zone – Discussion :: Chennai–Madurai Bi-Weekly Express Via Mayiladuthurai". indianrailways.informe.com. Retrieved 30 May 2014.

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