MGR Chennai Central–Coimbatore Vande Bharat Express
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The 20643/20644 MGR Chennai Central - Coimbatore Vande Bharat Express is India's 13th Vande Bharat Express train, connecting the city of Chennai with Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu.[1][2][3]
Overview
This train is operated by Indian Railways, connecting MGR Chennai Central, Salem Jn, Erode Jn, Tiruppur and Coimbatore Jn. It is currently operated with train numbers 20643/20644 on 6 days a week basis.[4] This train was flagged off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 8 April 2023.[5]
Rakes
It is the eleventh 2nd Generation and the second Mini Vande Bharat 2.0 Express train[broken anchor] manufactured by the Integral Coach Factory (ICF) at Perambur, Chennai under the Make in India initiative.[6]
Service
The 20643/20644 M.G.R. Chennai Central - Coimbatore Vande Bharat Express operates 6 days a week, covering a distance of 495 km (308 mi) in a travel time of 5 hrs 50 mins with an average speed of 80 km/h (50 mph). The Maximum Permissible Speed is 130 km/h (81 mph).
See also
- Vande Bharat Express
- Tejas Express
- Gatimaan Express
- Chennai Central railway station
- Coimbatore Junction railway station
Notes
- ^ Except Wednesdays
References
- ^ "Vande Bharat Express Chennai to Coimbatore: PM Modi to flag-off train on April 8". Zee Business. 22 March 2023. Retrieved 22 March 2023.
- ^ "Chennai-Coimbatore Vande Bharat Express To Be Flagged Off On April 8 | What To Expect". TimesNow. 22 March 2023. Retrieved 22 March 2023.
- ^ Bureau, The Hindu (7 April 2023). "Overwhelming response to Coimbatore-Chennai Vande Bharat express". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 9 April 2023.
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has generic name (help) - ^ "PM Narendra Modi To Inaugurate Chennai-Coimbatore Vande Bharat Express On April 8". Zee News. Retrieved 22 March 2023.
- ^ Bureau, The Hindu (21 October 2023). "Vande Bharat Express from Coimbatore to Chennai set to complete 200 days on October 25". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 22 October 2023.
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has generic name (help) - ^ "Frontline railway staff from other states to speak Tamil soon". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 22 March 2023.
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