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{{short description|Train in India}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=December 2020}}
{{Use Indian English|date=July 2014}}
{{Infobox rail service
| name = MGR Chennai Central–New Jalpaiguri Superfast Express
| image = MGR_Chennai_Central_–_New_Jalpaiguri_Superfast_Express.jpg
| caption =
| type = [[Superfast Express trains in India|Superfast Express]]
| status = 
| locale = [[West Bengal]], [[Bihar]], [[Orissa, India|Orissa]], [[Andhra Pradesh]] & [[Tamil Nadu]]
| first = {{start date and age|df=yes|2011|01|29}}
| last = 
| operator = [[Southern Railway zone|Southern Railway]]
| start = [[Chennai Central|MGR Chennai Central]] (MAS)
| stops = 21
| end = {{rws|New Jalpaiguri}} (NJP)
| distance = {{convert|2273|km|0|abbr=on}}
| journeytime = 40 hrs 45 mins
| frequency = Weekly
| trainnumber = 22611 / 22612
| class = AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, AC 3 Tier Economy, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved 
| seating = Yes
| sleeping = Yes
| autorack =
| catering = Available
| observation = Large windows 
| baggage = Available 
| otherfacilities = Below the seats 
| gauge = [[Broad Gauge]]
| stock = [[LHB coach]]
| speed = {{convert|55|km/h|0|abbr=on}} average including halts.
| map = [[File:(Chennai - New Jalpaiguri) Express Route map.png|250px]]
}}

The 22611 / 22612 '''MGR Chennai Central–New Jalpaiguri SuperFast Express''' is a superfast express of [[Southern Railway zone|Southern Railway]] connecting Indian cities [[Chennai]] the capital of [[Tamil Nadu]] and [[Siliguri]] the largest metropolis of [[North Bengal]]. This is the first direct train service originating from [[Chennai Central|MGR Chennai Central]] and terminating at [[New Jalpaiguri|New Jalpaiguri (Siliguri)]] via [[Malda Town railway station|Malda Town]] , [[Rampurhat Junction railway station|Rampurhat]] , [[Asansol Junction railway station|Asansol]] ,[[Bankura Junction railway station|Bankura]].  The train connects [[East India|Eastern]] and [[South India|Southern]] part of India covering the states of [[West Bengal]], [[Bihar]], [[Orissa, India|Orissa]], [[Andhra Pradesh]] & [[Tamil Nadu]].It previously ran between [[Howrah railway station|MGR Chennai Central]] and [[Asansol Junction railway station|Asansol]], and was later extended to run to [[New Jalpaiguri|New Jalpaiguri .]]

Though this a weekly train it is a very popular train in this route. As the demand for tickets is very high, one has to book a ticket many days in advance before the journey date to get a confirmed berth.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindu.com/2011/01/29/stories/2011012964841000.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110203073709/http://www.hindu.com/2011/01/29/stories/2011012964841000.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=2011-02-03 |work=[[The Hindu]] |title=New Jalpaiguri-Chennai train from today|date=2011-01-29 |accessdate=2011-01-29}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Chennai New Jalpaiguri Superfast Express|url=https://indiarailinfo.com/train/-train-new-jalpaiguri-mgr-chennai-central-sf-express-22612/14032/444/35|website=indiarailinfo.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Chennai NJP Superfast Express|url=https://www.confirmtkt.com/train-schedule/22612-NJP-MAS-EXPRESS|website=indiarailinfo.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Stoppages extended of some trains|url=https://www.psuconnect.in/news/Railways-extends-temporary-stoppages-by-three-more-months/31656/|website=psuconnect.in}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Njp Chennai Superfast Express|url=https://www.ndtv.com/indian-railway/njp-mas-express-22612-train|website=ndtv.com}}</ref>

==Accommodations==
This train comprises 2 AC 2-Tiers, 4 AC 3-Tiers, 4 AC - Economy Class, 13 Sleeper Class, 2 Unreserved General Compartment & 2 Luggage/Parcel.Total coach composition is 23.

==Route==
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center; font-size:90%"
|+ '''22611 / 22612 Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central–New Jalpaiguri Superfast Express'''
! colspan="5" | '''22611 MAS → NJP (Wednesday)'''
! colspan="5" | '''22612 NJP → MAS (Friday)'''
|-
! Sr. !! Station !! Day !! Arr. !! Dep. !! Sr. !! Station !! Day !! Arr. !! Dep.
|-
| 1 || [[Chennai Central railway station|Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central railway station]] || 1 || — || 10:45 || 1 || {{stnlink|New Jalpaiguri Junction}} || 1 || — || 22:05
|-
| 2 || {{rws|Nellore}} || 1 || 13:14 || 13:15 || 2 || [[Aluabari Road Junction railway station|Aluabari Road]]|| 1 || 22:45 || 22:47
|-
| 3 || {{rws|Ongole}} || 1 || 14:54 || 14:55 || 3 || {{rws|Kishanganj}} || 1 || 23:10 || 23:12
|-
| 4 || {{stnlink|Vijayawada Junction}} || 1 || 16:55 || 17:05 || 4 || {{stnlink|Barsoi Junction}} || 2 || 00:05 || 00:07
|-
| 5 || {{rws|Eluru}} || 1 || 17:49 || 17:50 || 5 || {{rws|Harischandrapur}} || 2 || 00:44 || 00:46
|-
| 6 || {{rws|Anakapalle}} || 1 || 21:43 || 21:45 || 6 || {{rws|Malda Town}} || 2 || 01:50 || 02:00
|-
| 7 || {{rws|Duvvada}} || 1 || 22:33 || 22:35 || 7 || {{stnlink|Rampurhat Junction}} || 2 || 04:10 || 04:15
|-
| 8 || {{rws|Visakhapatnam}} (Reversal) || 1 || 23:10 || 23:30 || 8 || {{rws|Durgapur}} (Reversal) || 2 || 07:25 || 07:45
|-
| 9 || {{stnlink|Vizianagaram Junction}} || 2 || 00:18 || 00:20 || 9 || {{stnlink|Asansol Junction}} || 2 || 08:40 || 08:50
|-
| 10 || {{rws|Brahmapur}} || 2 || 03:08 || 03:10 || 10 || {{stnlink|Adra Junction}} || 2 || 09:50 || 09:55
|-
| 11 || {{stnlink|Khurda Road Junction}} || 2 || 05:00 || 05:10 || 11 || {{rws|Bankura Junction}} || 2 || 10:33 || 10:35
|-
| 12 || {{rws|Bhubaneswar}} || 2 || 05:25 || 05:30 || 12 || {{rws|Hijli}} || 2 || 12:40 || 12:50
|-
| 13 || {{rws|Hijli}} || 2 || 10:40 || 10:50 || 13 || {{rws|Bhubaneswar}} || 2 || 17:25 || 17:30
|-
| 14 || {{rws|Bankura Junction}}|| 2 || 13:23 || 13:25 || 14 || {{stnlink|Khurda Road Junction}} || 2 || 18:00 || 18:15
|-
| 15 || {{stnlink|Adra Junction}} || 2 || 14:25 || 14:30 || 15 || {{rws|Brahmapur}} || 2 || 20:30 || 20:35
|-
| 16 || {{stnlink|Asansol Junction}} || 2 || 16:15 || 16:25 || 16 || {{stnlink|Vizianagaram Junction}} || 3 || 00:23 || 00:25
|-
| 17 || {{rws|Durgapur}} (Reversal) || 2 || 17:15 || 17:35 || 17 || {{rws|Visakhapatnam}} (Reversal) || 3 || 01:20 || 01:40
|-
| 18 || {{stnlink|Rampurhat Junction}} || 2 || 20:05 || 20:10 || 18 || {{rws|Duvvada}} || 3 || 02:18 || 02:20
|-
| 19 || {{rws|Malda Town}} || 2 || 23:00 || 23:10 || 19 || {{rws|Anakapalle}} || 3 || 02:33 || 02:35
|-
| 20 || {{rws|Harischandrapur}} || 3 || 00:03 || 00:05 || 20 || {{rws|Eluru}} || 3 || 05:58 || 06:00
|-
| 21 || {{stnlink|Barsoi Junction}} || 3 || 00:35 || 00:37 || 21 || {{stnlink|Vijayawada Junction}} || 3 || 07:00 || 07:10
|-
| 22 || {{rws|Kishanganj}} || 3 || 01:20 || 01:25 || 22 || {{rws|Ongole}} || 3 || 09:08 || 09:10
|-
| 23 || [[Aluabari Road Junction railway station|Aluabari Road]]|| 3 || 01:48 || 01:50 || 23 || {{rws|Nellore}} || 3 || 10:38 || 10:40
|-
| 24 || {{stnlink|New Jalpaiguri Junction}} || 3 || 03:30 || — || 24 || {{rws|[[Chennai Central railway station|Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central railway station]] || 3 || 14:10 || —
|-
! colspan="5" | '''Total Distance: 2266 km — Travel Time: 40h 45m''' 
! colspan="5" | '''Total Distance: 2267 km — Travel Time: 40h 05m'''
|}

==Reversal==
Chennai-NJP(Siliguri) Superfast Express reverses the direction in the following stations:
#{{rws|Visakhapatnam Junction}}
#{{rws|Durgapur}}

==Major bridges==
The train passes over some important rivers of India:
#[[wikt:creek|Creek]] in [[Ennore]] near [[Chennai]]
#[[Penna River|Penna]] river in [[Nellore]]
#[[Paleru]] river in [[Ongole]]
#[[Krishna River]] in [[Vijayawada]]
#[[Godavari River]] in [[Rajahmundry|Rajamahendravaram]]
#[[Nagavali River]] in [[Srikakulam]]
#[[Vamsadhara River]] in [[Srikakulam]]
#[[Rushikulya River]] in [[Ganjam]]
#[[Mahanadi]] river in [[Cuttack]]
#[[Kathjori]] river (Mahanadi distributary) in [[Cuttack]]
#[[Kuakhai River]] (Mahanadi distributary) near Barang
#Birupa River (Mahanadi distributary) near [[Kendrapara]]
#[[Brahmani River]] in Jenapur
#[[Baitarani River]] in [[Jajpur Keonjhar Road railway station|Jajpur Keonjhar Rd.]]
#[[Budhabalanga River]] in [[Balasore]]
#[[Subarnarekha River]] near [[Jaleswar]]
#[[Kangsabati River]] near [[Kharagpur]]
#[[Dwarakeswar River]] near [[Bankura]]
#[[Damodar River]] near [[Asansol]]
#[[Mayurakshi River]] near [[Sainthia]]
#[[Ganges]] via [[Farakka Barrage]] in [[Farakka]]
#[[Mahananda River]] near [[Dumdangi railway station|Dumdangi]]
#[[Balason River]] near [[Matigara (community development block)|Matigara]]

==See also==
*[[Chennai Central railway station]]
*[[Tambaram–Guwahati Express|Tambaram-Silghat Town Nagaon Express]]
*[[Guwahati Express|Bangalore-Guwahati Express]]
*[[Thiruvananthapuram–Silchar Superfast Express]]
*[[New Tinsukia–Bengaluru Weekly Express|New Tinsukia-Bengaluru Express]]
*[[Bangalore Cantonment - Agartala Humsafar Express|Bangalore-Agartala Humsafar Express]]
*[[Dibrugarh–Kanyakumari Vivek Express]]
*[[Yesvantpur–Kamakhya AC Superfast Express]]
*[[New Jalpaiguri Junction railway station]]
*[[New Jalpaiguri–New Delhi Superfast Express]]
*[[Howrah–New Jalpaiguri Vande Bharat Express|New Jalpaiguri - Howrah Vande Bharat Express]]
*[[New Jalpaiguri - Guwahati Vande Bharat Express]]
*[[New Jalpaiguri–Howrah Shatabdi Express]]
*[[Udaipur City–New Jalpaiguri Weekly Express|New Jalpaiguri-Udaipur Superfast Express]]

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20140408180437/http://www.indianrail.gov.in/    Railway website]

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