Chennai–New Jalpaiguri SF Express
The Chennai–New Jalpaiguri SF Express is a superfast express connecting Indian cities Chennai and Siliguri. This is the first direct train service originating from Chennai Central and ends at New Jalpaiguri. The train connects Eastern and Southern part of India covering West Bengal, Bihar, Orissa, Andhra Pradesh & Tamil Nadu. It also passes through Pakur district of Jharkhand but does not have any stoppages there.
| Overview | |||||
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| Service type | Superfast | ||||
| Status | Operating | ||||
| Locale | West Bengal, Bihar, Orissa, Andhra Pradesh & Tamil Nadu | ||||
| First service | January 29, 2011 | ||||
| Current operator(s) | Southern Railway | ||||
| Route | |||||
| Start | Chennai Central (MAS) | ||||
| Stops | 21 | ||||
| End | New Jalpaiguri (NJP) | ||||
| Distance travelled | 2273 km | ||||
| Average journey time | 40 hrs 45 mins | ||||
| Service frequency | Weekly | ||||
| Train number(s) | 22611/22612 | ||||
| On-board services | |||||
| Class(es) | AC 2nd, AC 3rd, Sleeper, General | ||||
| Seating arrangements | Available | ||||
| Sleeping arrangements | Available | ||||
| Catering facilities | Available | ||||
| Baggage facilities | Available | ||||
| Technical | |||||
| Track gauge | Broad Gauge | ||||
| Operating speed | Average - 55km/h | ||||
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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.[1]
Accommodations
This train comprises 2 AC 2-Tiers, 4 AC 3-Tiers, 13 Sleeper Class, 2 Unreserved General Compartment & 2 Luggage/Parcel.Total coach composition is 23.
See Also
- Chennai Central railway station
- Tambaram–Guwahati Express
- Bangalore-Guwahati Express
- Thiruvananthapuram–Silchar Superfast Express
- New Tinsukia-Bengaluru Express
- Bangalore-Agartala Humsafar Express
- Dibrugarh–Kanyakumari Vivek Express
References
- "New Jalpaiguri-Chennai train from today". The Hindu. Retrieved 29 January 2011.