Chennai–Palakkad Superfast Express

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 672 km (418 mi) at an average speed of 57 km/h (35 mph).

MGR Chennai Central - Palakkad Jn Superfast Express
WAP-4 AJJ 22837 pulling this SF Express train
Overview
Service type	Superfast Express
Locale	Tamil Nadu, Kerala
First service	1 October 2013 (2013-10-01)
Current operator(s)	Southern Railways
Route
Termini	MGR Chennai Central (MAS) Palakkad Junction (PGT)
Stops	19
Distance travelled	672 km (418 mi)
Average journey time	9 Hours 35 minutes
Service frequency	Daily
Train number(s)	22651/22652
On-board services
Class(es)	AC First, AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper Class, Second Sitting, General Unreserved.
Sleeping arrangements	Yes
Catering facilities	Yes
Observation facilities	Large windows
Entertainment facilities	Yes
Technical
Rolling stock	ICF coach pulled by WAP-4 from Electric Loco Shed, Arakkonam
Track gauge	1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed	57 km/h (35 mph) average with halts
Route map

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.

Timings

This train is a daily service train with the following departures and arrivals at some of these stations:-

MGR Chennai Central ↔ Palakkad Junction (via Palani)
22651		Station Name	Station Code	22652
Arrival	Departure			Arrival	Departure
-	21:40	MGR Chennai Central	MAS	04:05	-
22:43	22:45	Arakkonam Junction	AJJ	02:28	02:30
23:38	23:40	Katpadi Junction	KPD	01:38	01:40
00:53	00:55	Jolarpettai Junction	JTJ	00:28	00:30
02:35	02:40	Salem Junction	SA	22:35	22:40
04:23	04:25	Karur Junction	KRR	21:03	21:05
06:00	06:05	Dindigul Junction	DG	19:35	19:40
07:10	07:15	Palani	PLNI	18:00	18:05
08:27	08:30	Pollachi Junction	POY	16:52	16:55
10:00	-	Palakkad Junction	PGT	-	15:45

Coach composition

• 1 AC First Class
• 2 AC Two Tier
• 2 AC Three Tier
• 11 Sleeper coaches
• 1 Non-AC Sitting coach
• 2 General Unreserved
• 2 Second-class Luggage/parcel van

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
	SLR	UR	S11	S10	S9	S8	S7	S6	S5	S4	S3	S2	S1	B2	B1	A2	A1	H1	D1	UR	SLR

Traction

Since the train runs on a fully electrified route, a WAP-7 locomotive of Erode shed or a WAP-4 locomotive if Arakkonam shed hauls the train throughout its journey.