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The 12621 / 12622 Tamil Nadu Express is a superfast train of the Indian Railways.
 Tamil Nadu Express train board | |||||
| Overview | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service type | Superfast | ||||
| First service | 7 August 1976 | ||||
| Current operator(s) | Southern Railways | ||||
| Route | |||||
| Termini | MGR Chennai Central (MAS) New Delhi (NDLS) | ||||
| Stops | 10 | ||||
| Distance travelled | 2,182 km (1,356 mi) | ||||
| Average journey time | 33 hours (Approx.) | ||||
| Service frequency | Daily | ||||
| Train number(s) | 12621 / 12622 | ||||
| On-board services | |||||
| Class(es) | AC 1st Class, AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved | ||||
| Seating arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Catering facilities | Yes | ||||
| Observation facilities | Large windows | ||||
| Other facilities | Below the seats | ||||
| Technical | |||||
| Rolling stock | LHB Coaches | ||||
| Track gauge | Broad Gauge 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) | ||||
| Operating speed | 66 km/h (41 mph) average including halts | ||||
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Accidents
Tamil Nadu Express has traditionally been accident-prone, with many accidents occurring due to its speed which when inaugurated had a top speed of 130kph with orange coaches matching Rajdhani Exp. The top speed of the train was reduced after series of derailments and after major derailment of 14 coaches on 31 August 1981 at Asifabad Road Station in Telangana, in which 15 persons were killed and 39 injured.[1] The following table enlists the accidents that happened on Tamil Nadu Express.
| Year | Location | Cause of Accident | Casualties |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Vijayawada | Derailment | none |
| 1978 | Nagpur-Itarsi section | Derailment | none |
| 1981 | Asifabad Road Station | Derailment | 15 killed 39 injured |
| 1983 | Kazipet | Derailment | none |
| 1984 | Vijayawada | Derailment | none |
| 1984 | Delhi | Fire in one of the coaches | Two coaches partially damaged |
| 1986 | Agra-Gwalior Section | Fire in one of the first class coaches | 3 injured |
| 1987 | Amla-Nagpur | Derailment of 13 coaches | 2 killed 30 injured |
| 1990 | Mathura | Collision with an empty train | none |
| 2012 | Nellore | Fire in S11 coach | 32 killed 27 injured |
See also
- Ganga Kaveri Express
- Dedicated Intercity trains of India
- The Grand Trunk Express
- Chennai Duronto Express
- Chennai Rajdhani Express
- Kerala Express
- Karnataka Express
- Andhra Pradesh Express
- Visakhapatnam Swarna Jayanti Express
- Samata Express
- Hirakud Express
References
- "Is Tamil Nadu Express jinxed?". The Hindu. 31 July 2012. Retrieved 24 August 2012.
External links
- Chennai-New Delhi Tamil Nadu Express at the India Rail Info
- New Delhi-Chennai Tamil Nadu Express at the India Rail Info
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