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Thirukkural Express
Overview
Current operator(s)Southern Railways
Route
TerminiKanniyakumari (CAPE)
Hazrat Nizamuddin (NZM)
Stops21
Distance travelled2,919 km (1,814 mi)
Average journey time47:25 hours
Service frequencyBi Weekly
Train number(s)12641 / 12642
On-board services
Class(es)AC Two Tier, AC Three Tier, Sleeper Class, Unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesYes
Observation facilitiesLarge windows
Technical
Rolling stockLHB coach
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed130 km/h (81 mph) maximum speed, 66 km/h (41 mph) average speed with halts
Rake maintenanceNagercoil
Rake sharing[[]]
Route map

Thirukural Express is a superfast express train in India, running between Kanniyakumari in Tamil Nadu which is the southernmost tip of the Indian Subcontinent, and Hazrat Nizamuddin in New Delhi. From December 2020, it runs with newly manufactured LHB rakes.

It is currently a bi-weekly train covering a distance of 2,919 kilometres (1,814 mi), making it one of the longest running superfast trains in the country. The train shares a common route and timetable with the Tamil Nadu Sampark Kranti Express from Hazrat Nizamuddin to Dindigul in return and from Madurai to Hazrat Nizamuddin in upward.

Origin of the name

Thirukkural is a book of verses on common ethics and morality written by Tamil Poet Thiruvalluvar. The train was named after the book, with the statue of Thiruvalluvar installed at Kanniyakumari

Timings

The 12641 Hazrat Nizzamuddin–Thirukkural Express departs Kanniyakumari every Wednesday and Friday at 19:05 IST (07:05 PM) and reaches Hazrat Nizamuddin every Friday and Sunday 18:30 IST (06:30 PM). It takes 47 hours and 30 minutes to complete journey.[1]

12642 Kanniyakumari–Thirukkural Express departs Hazrat Nizamuddin every Monday and Saturday at 05:20 IST (05:20 AM) and reaches Kanniyakumari every Wednesday and Monday at 04:45 IST (04:45 AM). It takes 47 hours and 25 minutes to complete journey.[2]

Coaches

It consists of 22 LHB coach with the maximum speed of 130 kmph.


Loco 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22
EOG UR 2AC1 2AC2 3AC1 3AC2 3AC3 3AC4 SL1 SL2 SL3 SL4 PC SL5 SL6 SL7 SL8 SL9 SL10 UR UR EOG
  • 2AC - AC two tier
  • 3AC - AC three tier
  • SL - Sleeper class
  • PC - Pantry car
  • UR. - unreserved Coach
  • Loco- Locomotive

Route

This train runs from Kanniyakumari via Nagercoil, Tirunelveli, Kovilpatti, Sattur, Virudhunagar, Madurai, Dindigul, Tiruchirappalli Junction, Vriddhachalam, Viluppuram, Chengalpattu, Tambaram, Chennai Egmore, Vijayawada Junction, Balharshah, Nagpur Junction, Betul, Itarsi, Bhopal Junction, Jhansi Junction, Agra Cantonment to Hazrat Nizamuddin.

Traction

The Thirukural Express is hauled by an Royapuram / Lallaguda-based WAP-7 locomotive on its entire journey.

References

  1. ^ M, Yash. "12641/Thirukkural SF Express (PT) - Kanniyakumari to Hazrat Nizamuddin SR/Southern Zone - Railway Enquiry". India Rail Info. Retrieved 24 May 2021.
  2. ^ M, Yash. "12642/Thirukkural SF Express (PT) - Hazrat Nizamuddin to Kanniyakumari SR/Southern Zone - Railway Enquiry". India Rail Info. Retrieved 24 May 2021.
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