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The '''Pandian Express''' ( '''பாண்டியன் அதிவிரைவு ரயில்''' ) is a train route of the [[Southern Railway (India)|Southern Railway]] zone of the [[Indian Railways]] and runs between [[Chennai Egmore]] and [[Madurai]] Junction via [[Tiruchirapalli]].It is the first Superfast train introduced in Tamil Nadu.
'''Pandian Express''' is a rail service of the [[Southern Railway (India)|Southern Railway]] zone of the [[Indian Railways]] and runs between [[Chennai Egmore]] and [[Madurai Junction railway station|Madurai Junction]] via [[Tiruchirapalli]].


== Introduction ==
== Introduction ==
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This train was numbered as 6717/6718 when it was run on MG. It was hauled by WAP4 loco from madurai to chennai egmore and via the same route.
This train was numbered as 6717/6718 when it was run on MG. It was hauled by WAP4 loco from madurai to chennai egmore and via the same route.


== Schedule ==
== Chennai Egmore to Madurai Junction ==
The train number is 12637 departs at 21:20 hours from Chennai Egmore and arrives at 6.20 hours at Madurai Junction. The train number is 12638 from Madurai to Chennai starts at 20:35 Hours and reaches by 05.45 Hours.
The Train number is 12637.

The down train starts at 21:20 Hours from Chennai Egmore.

'''Train Route and Timings'''
[[File:Pandiyan Express 1.JPG|thumb|Pandian Superfast exp at [[Madurai Junction]] ]]
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Station Code
! Station Name
! Arrival
! Departure
! Distance
! Day
|-
| MS
| [[Chennai Egmore]]
| -
| 21:20
| 0000
| 1
|-
| TBM
| [[Tambaram]]
| 21:47
| 21:48
| 0025
| 1
|-
| CGL
| [[Chengalpattu]]
| 22:13
| 22:15
| 0056
| 1
|-
| MLMR
| [[Melmaruvathur]]
| 22:44
| 22:45
| 0092
| 1
|-
| VM
| [[Villupuram]] Junction
| 23:40
| 23:45
| 0159
| 1
|-
| VRI
| [[Vriddhachalam]] Junction
| 00:25
| 00:27
| 0213
| 2
|-
| TPJ
| Tiruchirapalli ([[Trichy]]) Junction
| 03:10
| 03:15
| 0336
| 2
|-
| MPA
| [[Manapparai]]
| 03:43
| 03:45
| 0373
| 2
|-
| DG
| [[Dindigul]] Junction
| 04:40
| 04:45
| 0431
| 2
|-
| ABI
| [[Ambaturai]]
| 04:55
| 04:56
| 0442
| 2
|-
| KQN
| [[Kodai road|Kodaikanal road]]
| 05:05
| 05:07
| 0456
| 2
|-
| MDU
| [[Madurai]] Junction
| 06:20
| -
| 0497
| 2
|}

=== Coach Position ===
Total number of Coaches 24
[[File:Pandian Exp 2.JPG|thumb|Pandian Superfast Exp at [[Madurai Junction]] ]]
{| class="wikitable"
|-
| Loco || SLR || UR ||S12 || S11 || S10 || S9 || S8 || S7 || S6 || S5 || S4 || S3 || S2 || S1 || FC || B3 || B2 || B1 || A2 || A1 || HA1 || H1 || UR || SLR
|}

* Note: All times are in IST (Indian Standard Time) zone.

== Madurai Junction to Chennai Egmore ==

The train number is 12638 from Madurai to Chennai. It starts at 20:35 Hours and reaches by 05.45 Hours.

'''Train Route and Timings'''

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Station Code
! Station Name
! Arrival
! Departure
! Distance
! Day
|-
| MDU
| [[Madurai]] Junction
| -
| 20:35
| 0000
| 1
|-
| KQN
| [[Kodaikanal]] Road
| 21:09
| 21:10
| 0041
| 1
|-
| ABI
| [[Ambaturai]]
| 21:24
| 21:25
| 0055
| 1
|-
| DG
| [[Dindigul]] JN
| 21:40
| 21:45
| 0066
| 1
|-
| MPA
| Manaparai
| 22:24
| 22:25
| 0124
| 1
|-
| TPJ
| Tiruchirapalli ([[Trichy]]) JN
| 23:10
| 23:15
| 0161
| 1
|-
| VRI
| [[Vriddhachalam]] Junction
| 01:02
| 01:04
| 0284
| 2
|-
| VM
| [[Villupuram]] Junction
| 02:18
| 02:20
| 0338
| 2
|-
| MLMR
| [[Melmaruvathur]] Junction
| 03:23
| 03:25
| 0338
| 2
|-
| CGL
| [[Chengalpattu]]
| 04:13
| 04:15
| 0441
| 2
|-
| TBM
| [[Tambaram]]
| 04:44
| 04:45
| 0472
| 2
|-
| MBM
| [[Mambalam]]
| 05:04
| 05:05
| 0490
| 2
|-
| MS
| [[Chennai Egmore]]
| 05:35
| -
| 0497
| 2
|}

=== Coach Position ===

Total number of Coaches 24


== Coach Position ==
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
|-
|-
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== Speed of the Train ==
== Speed of the Train ==


Pandian Express is the one of the top most fastest train in Southern Railway. Its running along with average speed of 54&nbsp;km/hr. Its pulled by Electric Loco at the full running section.<ref>Indian Rail info http://indiarailinfo.com/train/1228</ref>
Pandian Express is the one of the top most fastest train in Southern Railway. Its running along with average speed of 54&nbsp;km/hr. Its pulled by Electric Loco at the full running section.<ref>Indian Rail info http://indiarailinfo.com/train/1228</ref>

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Code !! Station name !! Speed(Km/hr)
|-
| MDU || Madurai Junction || 71
|-
| KQN || Kodaikanal Road || 46
|-
| ABI || Ambaturai || 46
|-
| DG || Dindigul Junction || 89
|-
| MPA || Manaparai || 49
|-
| TPJ || Tiruchirappalli Jn || 69
|-
| VRI || Virudhachalam Jn || 44
|-
| VM || Villupuram Jn || 48
|-
| CGL || Chengalpattu Jn || 64
|-
| TBM || Tambaram || 57
|-
| MBM || Mambalam || 13
|-
| MS || Chennai Egmore || -
|}

== Ticket Fare ==

Ticket fare from [[Madurai Junction]] to [[Chennai Egmore]]

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Category !! AC - First Class !! AC - 2 Tier !! AC - 3 Tier !! First class !! Sleeper !! Second sitting
|-
| Base fare || 1465 || 852 || 589 || 690 || 222 || 132
|-
| Catering Charges || - || - || - || - || - || -
|-
| Reservation Charges || 60 || 50 || 40 || 50 || 20 || -
|-
| Superfast Charges || 75 || 45 || 45 || 45 || 30 || 10
|-
| Other charges || - || - || - || - || - || -
|-
| Service Tax || 59 || 35 || 25 || 29 || - || -
|-
| Concession || - || - || - || - || - || -
|-
| Total Surcharge || - || 310 || 260 || - || 90 || -
|-
| Net fare || 1660 || 985 || 700 || 815 || 275 || 142
|}

'''RELEVANCE:'''
The southern region of Tamil Nadu was ruled by the Pandiyan dynasty from 500 BC to 1600 AD.<ref>[[Pandyan Dynasty]]</ref> Their capital city was Madurai. Hence the name "Pandiyan" express. This name signifies the history of the state.

* Note: All times are in IST (Indian Standard Time) zone.

<small>Please refer to the Southern Railway Timetable for the latest schedules and updates.</small>


== See also ==
== See also ==


*[[Tamil Nadu Express]]
*[[Tamil Nadu Express]]
*[[Chennai Rajdhani]]
*[[Chennai Madurai AC Duronto Express]]
*[[Chennai Madurai AC Duronto Express]]
*[[Boatmail Express]]
*[[Nellai Express]]
*[[Pallavan Express]]
*[[Vaigai express]]
*[[Vaigai express]]
*[[Sethu Express]]
*[[Rockfort Express]]
*[[Kovai Express]]
*[[Pearl City Express]]
*[[Cheran Express]]
*[[Kanyakumari Express]]
*[[Kanyakumari Express]]
*[[Pothigai Express]]
*[[Cholan Express]]


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 18:54, 19 June 2014

Pandian Superfast Express (பாண்டியன் அதிவிரைவு ரயில்)
Pandian Express at Madurai Junction
Overview
Service typeSuperfast Express
LocaleTamilnadu
Current operator(s)Southern Railways
Route
TerminiChennai Egmore
Madurai
Stops10
Distance travelled497 km (309 mi)
Average journey time9 Hours
Service frequencyDaily
Train number(s)12637/12638
On-board services
Class(es)First AC, Second AC, Third AC, First Class, Sleeper, Unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Observation facilitiesLarge windows
Technical
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed60 km/h (37 mph) average with halts
Route map

Pandian Express is a rail service of the Southern Railway zone of the Indian Railways and runs between Chennai Egmore and Madurai Junction via Tiruchirapalli.

Introduction

The name of the train commemorates the 10th-13th century Pandian Kingdom of Tamil Nadu. It is a standard train consisting of 24 coaches. The main towns on the way are Chengalpattu, Villupuram, Vriddhachalam, Ariyalur, Tiruchirapalli and Dindigul. The train operates daily and covers a distance of 497 km.The train runs at a top speed of 110 km/h It is a Prestigious train with Southern Railways. It shares rake with Rockfort Express and is maintained at Madurai

Pandian Express Halted in Madurai Junction

This train had the livery changed twice - first it had the "Olive-Green livery", separated by 2 yellow-lines between the upper & lower part of the windows & later on it was changed to "Maroon colour" on the MG.

This train was numbered as 6717/6718 when it was run on MG. It was hauled by WAP4 loco from madurai to chennai egmore and via the same route.

Schedule

The train number is 12637 departs at 21:20 hours from Chennai Egmore and arrives at 6.20 hours at Madurai Junction. The train number is 12638 from Madurai to Chennai starts at 20:35 Hours and reaches by 05.45 Hours.

Coach Position

Loco SLR UR H1 HA1 A1 B1 B2 B3 B4 FC S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 S7 S8 S9 S10 S11 S12 UR SLR

Speed of the Train

Pandian Express is the one of the top most fastest train in Southern Railway. Its running along with average speed of 54 km/hr. Its pulled by Electric Loco at the full running section.[1]

See also

References

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  1. ^ Indian Rail info http://indiarailinfo.com/train/1228
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