The 12645 / 12646 Millennium Superfast Express is a Superfast Express train belonging to Indian Railways - Southern Railway zone that runs between Ernakulam Junction and Hazrat Nizamuddin in India.
| Overview | |||||
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| Service type | Superfast Express | ||||
| Status | Operating | ||||
| Locale | Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana & Delhi | ||||
| First service | 3rd January 2000 (ex. NZM) | ||||
| Current operator(s) | Southern Railway | ||||
| Route | |||||
| Termini | Ernakulam Junction (ERS) Hazrat Nizamuddin (NZM) | ||||
| Stops | 26 | ||||
| Distance travelled | 2,807 km (1,744 mi) | ||||
| Average journey time | 47 hrs 30 mins | ||||
| Service frequency | Weekly. | ||||
| Train number(s) | 12645 / 12646 | ||||
| On-board services | |||||
| Class(es) | AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved | ||||
| Seating arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Catering facilities | On-board catering, E-catering | ||||
| Observation facilities | Large windows | ||||
| Baggage facilities | Available | ||||
| Other facilities | Below the seats | ||||
| Technical | |||||
| Rolling stock | LHB coach | ||||
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) | ||||
| Operating speed | 130 km/h (81 mph) maximum, 60 km/h (37 mph) average including halts. | ||||
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It operates as train number 12645 from Ernakulam Junction to Hazrat Nizamuddin and as train number 12646 in the reverse direction serving the 8 states of Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Delhi.
Coaches
editThe 12645 / 12646 Millennium Superfast Express has 1 AC 2 tier, 2 AC 3 tier, 11 Sleeper Class, 3 General Unreserved and 2 SLR (Seating cum Luggage Rake) Coaches. It does not carry a Pantry car coach but carries a green bogie for movement of fruits and vegetables.[1]
As is customary with most train services in India, Coach Composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.
Service
editThe 12645 Millennium Superfast Express covers the distance of 2,807 km (1,744 mi) in 47 hours 30 mins (60 km/h) and in 48 hours 05 mins as 12646 Millennium Superfast Express (59 km/h).[2]
As the average speed of the train is above 55 km/h (34 mph), as per Indian Railways rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.
Routeing
editThe 12645 / 12646 Millennium Superfast Express runs from Ernakulam Junction via Coimbatore Junction, Erode Junction, Katpadi Junction, Renigunta Junction, Gudur, Vijayawada Junction, Warangal, Balharshah, Nagpur, Itarsi Junction, Bhopal Junction, Jhansi Junction, Agra Cantonment, Mathura Junction to Hazrat Nizamuddin.
Traction
editAs route is fully electrified, it is hauled by an Erode Loco Shed based WAP-7 electric locomotive on its entire journey.[3]
Operation
edit12645 Millennium Superfast Express runs from Ernakulam Junction every Saturday reaching Hazrat Nizamuddin on the 3rd day.
12646 Millennium Superfast Express runs from Hazrat Nizamuddin every Tuesday reaching Ernakulam Junction on the 3rd day .
prospects
editReferences
edit- ^ Reporter, Our Staff (13 April 2002). "'Three special trains for Kerala in the offing'". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 23 May 2020.
- ^ HolidayIQ.com; HolidayIQ.com; HolidayIQ.com. "Nizamuddin Express (12645), Trains from Ernakulam Junction (South) to Delhi Hazrat Nizamuddin - Check Time Table, Availability at HolidayIQ". HolidayIQ. Retrieved 23 May 2020.
- ^ MILLENIUM EXRESS overtaking SAMATA EXPRESS, retrieved 23 May 2020
External links
edit- "Welcome to Indian Railway Passenger reservation Enquiry". indianrail.gov.in. Archived from the original on 8 April 2014. Retrieved 5 April 2014.
- "[IRFCA] Welcome to IRFCA.org, the home of IRFCA on the internet". irfca.org. Retrieved 5 April 2014.