Tamil Nadu Express
| Tamil Nadu Superfast Express | |||||
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| Overview | |||||
| Service type | Superfast Express | ||||
| First service | 7 August 1976 | ||||
| Current operator(s) | Southern Railway | ||||
| Route | |||||
| Termini | MGR Chennai Central (MAS) New Delhi (NDLS) | ||||
| Stops | 10 | ||||
| Distance travelled | 2,182 km (1,356 mi) | ||||
| Average journey time | 32 hours (Approx.) | ||||
| Service frequency | Daily | ||||
| Train number(s) | 12621 / 12622 | ||||
| On-board services | |||||
| Class(es) | AC First Class, AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, AC 3 Tier Economy, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved | ||||
| Seating arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Catering facilities | Available | ||||
| Observation facilities | Large windows | ||||
| Baggage facilities | Available | ||||
| Other facilities | Below the seats | ||||
| Technical | |||||
| Rolling stock | LHB coach | ||||
| Track gauge | Broad Gauge 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) | ||||
| Operating speed | 70 km/h (43 mph) average including halts. | ||||
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The 12621 / 12622 Tamil Nadu Express is a Daily Superfast Express train of the Indian Railways connecting M.G. R Chennai Central - New Delhi . It is the fastest Non - AC train between New Delhi and Chennai covering the distance in 32 hours.
It only stops at Agra, Gwalior, Jhansi, Bhopal, Itarsi, Nagpur, Balharshah, Warangal, Khammam (since 09.10.2023) and Vijayawada.
It has the non-stop continuous run between Vijayawada and Chennai Central of 431 kilometres (268 mi).
It is hauled by a WAP-7 from Royapuram shed end to end, since the whole route is electrified.