The 22651/22652 MGR Chennai Central - Palakkad Superfast Express is a daily express train between MGR Chennai Central (MAS) and Palakkad Junction railway station (PGT) by Southern Railways via Palani. This is the only train that connects Palani, Udumalaipettai & Pollachi with the state capital Chennai. The train covers a distance of Template:Cvt at an average speed of Template:Cvt.
History
Initially, the train ran between Chennai Central and Palani. It was later extended up to Pollachi Junction as a special train between Palani and Pollachi. In 2017, the train was further extended up to Palakkad Junction, thus serving two states - Tamil Nadu and Kerala.
Route
The train operates from Chennai Central to Palakkad Junction via Tiruvallur, Arakkonam Jn, Katpadi, Jolarpettai, Morappur, Salem Jn, Rasipuram, Namakkal, Mohanur, Karur Jn, Dindigul Jn, Akkaraipatti, Oddanchatram, Chatrapatti, Palani, Udumalpet, Pollachi Jn and Palakkad Town.[1]
Coach composition
It runs with ICF-CBC coaches.
| Loco | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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SLR | UR | UR | S10 | S9 | S8 | S7 | S6 | S5 | S4 | S3 | S2 | S1 | B2 | B1 | A2 | A1 | H1 | UR | UR | SLR |
References
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