Chennai–Sri Sathya Sai Prasanthi Nilayam Express
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Express |
| Current operator(s) | Southern Railway zone |
| Route | |
| Termini | Chennai Central Sri Sathya Sai Prashanthi Nilayam |
| Stops | 9 |
| Distance travelled | 528 km (328 mi) |
| Average journey time | 10 hours 55 mins |
| Service frequency | Weekly |
| Train number(s) | 12691 / 12692 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC 1st Class, AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper Class, Unreserved, SLR |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | Yes |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | LHB coach |
| Operating speed | 50.5 km/h (31 mph) |
The 12691 / 92 Chennai Central–Sri Sathya Sai Prashanthi Nilayam Express is an Express train belonging to Indian Railways Southern Railway zone that runs between Chennai Central and Sri Sathya Sai Prashanthi Nilayam in India.
It operates as train number 12691 from Chennai Central to Sri Sathya Sai Prashanthi Nilayam and as train number 12692 in the reverse direction, serving the states of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.[1]
Service[edit]
12691 Chennai Central–Sri Sathya Sai Prashanthi Nilayam Superfast Express covers the distance of 528 km (328 mi) in 10 hours 10 mins (52 km/h) and in 10 hours 50 mins as the 12692 Sri Sathya Sai Prashanthi Nilayam–Chennai Central Superfast Express (49 km/h).
The average speed of the train is 60 km/h (37 mph).
Routing[edit]
The 12691 / 92 Chennai Central–Sri Sathya Sai Prashanthi Nilayam Superfast Express runs from Chennai Central via Arakkonam Junction,Sholinghur, Katpadi Junction,Ambur, Jolarpettai Junction, Bangarapet Junction, Krantivira Sangolli Rayanna Bengaluru Station to Sri Sathya Sai Prashanthi Nilayam.
Coach composition[edit]
The train has standard LHB rakes with a maximum speed of 190 km/h.
- 1 AC First Class
- 3 AC II Tier
- 3 AC III Tier
- 11 Sleeper coaches
- 2 General
- 1 PC Pantry car
- 2 End On Generator van
| Loco | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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EOG | GEN | H1 | A1 | A2 | A3 | B1 | B2 | S1 | S2 | S3 | PC | S4 | S5 | S6 | S7 | S8 | S9 | S10 | S11 | GEN | EOG | MT |
Traction[edit]
As the route is electrified, a Royapuram-based WAP-7 electric loco pulls the train to its destination.
Rake sharing[edit]
12669/12670 – Ganga Kaveri Express
Reversals[edit]
Train reverses at Krantivira Sangolli Rayanna Bengaluru station
References[edit]
External links[edit]
- 12691 Chennai Central-Sathya Sai Prasanthi Nilayam Express at India Rail Info
- 12692 Sathya Sai Prasanthi Nilayam-Chennai Central Express at India Rail Info