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{{Infobox rail service<br />
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| name = MGR Chennai Central–Ekta Nagar Superfast Express<br />
| image = Ministry of Railways India.svg<br />
| image_width = <br />
| caption = <br />
| type = [[Superfast trains in India|Superfast]]<br />
| locale = <br />
| first = {{start date and age|df=yes|2021|01|17}}<br />
| last =<br />
| operator = [[Western Railway zone|Western Railway]]<br />
| ridership =<br />
| start = {{stnlnk|Chennai Central||MGR Chennai Central}} (MAS)<br />
| stops = 14<br />
| end = {{stnlnk|Ekta Nagar}} (EKNR)<br />
| distance = {{convert|1701|km|0|abbr=on}}<br />
| journeytime = 29 hrs 30 mins<br />
| frequency = Weekly {{efn|Runs one day in a week for every direction.}}<br />
| class = AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved<br />
| seating = Yes<br />
| sleeping = Yes<br />
| autorack =<br />
| catering = Available <br />
| observation = Large windows<br />
| entertainment = <br />
| baggage = Available <br />
| otherfacilities = Below the seats<br />
| stock = [[LHB coach]]<br />
| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm|al=on|allk=on}}<br />
| electrification = <br />
| trainnumber = 20919 / 20920<br />
| speed = {{convert|58|km/h|0|abbr=on}} average including halts.<br />
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The 20919 / 20920 '''MGR Chennai Central–Ekta Nagar Superfast Express''' is a [[Superfast Express trains in India|Superfast]] train belonging to [[Western Railway zone]] that runs between {{stnlnk|Chennai Central||MGR Chennai Central}} and {{stnlnk|Ekta Nagar}} in India. It is currently being operated with 20919/20920 train numbers on a weekly basis.<ref>{{cite web| url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/chennaiites-to-get-direct-train-to-statue-of-unity-location-kevadiya/articleshow/80290013.cms| title=Chennaiites to get direct train to Statue of Unity location Kevadiya| website=Times of India| date=15 January 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2021/jan/18/pm-flags-off-direct-train-from-chennai-to-kevadiya-town-2251466.html| title=PM flags off direct train from Chennai to Kevadiya town| website=The Indian Express| date=18 January 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/current-affairs/pm-to-flag-off-8-trains-today-to-boost-connectivity-to-statue-of-unity-121011700077_1.html| title=PM to flag off 8 trains today to boost connectivity to Statue of Unity| website=Business Standard}}</ref><br />
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==Coach composition==<br />
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The train has LHB rakes with a maximum speed of 110 km/h. The train consists of 18 coaches:<br />
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* 1 AC II Tier<br />
* 4 AC III Tier<br />
* 7 Sleeper coaches<br />
* 4 General Unreserved<br />
* 2 EOG cum Luggage Rake<br />
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==Service==<br />
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20919/Chennai Central – Ekta Nagar Superfast Express has an average speed of 60&nbsp;km/h and covers 1701&nbsp;km in 28 hrs 20 mins.<br />
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20920/Ekta Nagar – Chennai Central Superfast Express has an average speed of 55&nbsp;km/h and covers 1701&nbsp;km in 30 hrs 45 mins.<br />
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== Route & halts ==<br />
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The important halts of the train are:<br />
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* '''{{stnlnk|MGR Chennai Central}}'''<br />
* {{stnlnk|Arakkonam Junction}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Renigunta Junction}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Kadapa}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Guntakal Junction}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Raichur Junction}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Solapur}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Pune Junction}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Kalyan Junction}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Vasai Road}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Vapi}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Valsad}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Surat}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Vadodara}}<br />
* '''{{stnlnk|Ekta Nagar}}'''<br />
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==Traction==<br />
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Both trains are hauled by a [[Electric Loco Shed, Vadodara|Vadodara Loco Shed]] or [[Electric Loco Shed, Tuglakabad|Tughlakabad Loco Shed]]-based [[WAP-7]] (HOG)-equipped locomotive from end to end.<br />
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== See also ==<br />
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* [[Ekta Nagar railway station]]<br />
* [[Chennai Central railway station]]<br />
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== References ==<br />
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== Notes ==<br />
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== External links ==<br />
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*[https://indiarailinfo.com/train/160884 20919/Chennai Central - Ekta Nagar Superfast Express] India Rail Info<br />
*[https://indiarailinfo.com/train/160885 20920/Ekta Nagar - Chennai Central Superfast Express] India Rail Info<br />
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{{Western Railway}}<br />
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