Chennai Egmore–Puducherry Express
The Chennai Egmore–Puducherry Auroville Express is an Express train belonging to Southern Railway zone that runs between Chennai Egmore and Puducherry in India via Viluppuram Junction. It is currently being operated with 16115/16116 train numbers on a daily basis.[1][2][3]
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| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Express |
| Current operator(s) | Southern Railway zone |
| Route | |
| Start | Chennai Egmore (MS) |
| Stops | 12 |
| End | Puducherry (PDY) |
| Distance travelled | 197 km (122 mi) |
| Average journey time | 4h 15m |
| Service frequency | Daily [lower-alpha 1] |
| Train number(s) | 16115/16116 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | Second Sitting, General Unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | No |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | On-board catering E-catering |
| Observation facilities | ICF coaches |
| Entertainment facilities | No |
| Baggage facilities | No |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | 2 |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 46 km/h (29 mph), including halts |
Service
The 16115/Chennai Egmore–Puducherry Auroville Express has an average speed of 46 km/hr and covers 196 km in 4h 15m. The 16116/Puducherry–Chennai Egmore Auroville Express has an average speed of 50 km/hr and covers 196 km in 3h 55m.
Coach composition
The train consists of 11 coaches:
- 1 Second Sitting
- 8 General Unreserved
- 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake
Traction
Both trains are hauled by an Arakkonam Loco Shed-based WAM-4 electric locomotive from Chennai to Puducherry and vice versa.
Notes
- Runs six days in a week for every direction.
References
External links
- 16115/Chennai Egmore–Puducherry Express India Rail Info
- 16116/Puducherry–Chennai Egmore Express India Rail Info
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