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'''MGR Chennai Central – New Jalpaiguri SuperFast Express''' is a superfast express of [[Southern Railway zone|Southern Railway]] connecting Indian cities |
'''MGR Chennai Central – New Jalpaiguri SuperFast Express''' is a superfast express of [[Southern Railway zone|Southern Railway]] connecting Indian cities [[Chennai]] the capital of [[Tamil Nadu]] and [[Siliguri]] the largest metropolis of [[North Bengal]]. This is the first direct train service originating from [[Chennai Central|MGR Chennai Central]] and terminating at [[New Jalpaiguri|New Jalpaiguri (Siliguri)]]. The train connects [[East India|Eastern]] and [[South India|Southern]] part of India covering the states of [[West Bengal]], [[Bihar]], [[Orissa, India|Orissa]], [[Andhra Pradesh]] & [[Tamil Nadu]]. It also passes through [[Sahibganj district]] & [[Pakur district]] of [[Jharkhand]] but does not have any stoppages there. |
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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.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindu.com/2011/01/29/stories/2011012964841000.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110203073709/http://www.hindu.com/2011/01/29/stories/2011012964841000.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=2011-02-03 |work=[[The Hindu]] |title=New Jalpaiguri-Chennai train from today|date=2011-01-29 |accessdate=2011-01-29}}</ref><ref> {{Cite web|title=Chennai New Jalpaiguri Superfast Express|url=https://indiarailinfo.com/train/-train-new-jalpaiguri-mgr-chennai-central-sf-express-22612/14032/444/35|website=indiarailinfo.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Chennai NJP Superfast Express|url=https://www.confirmtkt.com/train-schedule/22612-NJP-MAS-EXPRESS|website=indiarailinfo.com}}</ref><ref> {{Cite web|title=Stoppages extended of some trains|url=https://www.psuconnect.in/news/Railways-extends-temporary-stoppages-by-three-more-months/31656/|website=psuconnect.in}}</ref><ref> {{Cite web|title=Njp Chennai Superfast Express|url=https://www.ndtv.com/indian-railway/njp-mas-express-22612-train|website=ndtv.com}}</ref> |
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.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindu.com/2011/01/29/stories/2011012964841000.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110203073709/http://www.hindu.com/2011/01/29/stories/2011012964841000.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=2011-02-03 |work=[[The Hindu]] |title=New Jalpaiguri-Chennai train from today|date=2011-01-29 |accessdate=2011-01-29}}</ref><ref> {{Cite web|title=Chennai New Jalpaiguri Superfast Express|url=https://indiarailinfo.com/train/-train-new-jalpaiguri-mgr-chennai-central-sf-express-22612/14032/444/35|website=indiarailinfo.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Chennai NJP Superfast Express|url=https://www.confirmtkt.com/train-schedule/22612-NJP-MAS-EXPRESS|website=indiarailinfo.com}}</ref><ref> {{Cite web|title=Stoppages extended of some trains|url=https://www.psuconnect.in/news/Railways-extends-temporary-stoppages-by-three-more-months/31656/|website=psuconnect.in}}</ref><ref> {{Cite web|title=Njp Chennai Superfast Express|url=https://www.ndtv.com/indian-railway/njp-mas-express-22612-train|website=ndtv.com}}</ref> |
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==Major halts== |
==Major halts== |
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On its way from [[Chennai Central railway station|MGR Chennai Central]] to [[New Jalpaiguri Junction railway station|New Jalpaiguri (Siliguri)]] , the 22611 travels across many important stations. They are as follows: |
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'''TAMIL NADU (01 Stop)''' |
'''TAMIL NADU (01 Stop)''' |
Latest revision as of 02:49, 17 May 2024
Overview | |||||
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Service type | Superfast Express | ||||
Status | Operating | ||||
Locale | West Bengal, Bihar, Orissa, Andhra Pradesh & Tamil Nadu | ||||
First service | 29 January 2011 | ||||
Current operator(s) | Southern Railway | ||||
Route | |||||
Termini | MGR Chennai Central (MAS) New Jalpaiguri (NJP) | ||||
Stops | 21 | ||||
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, AC 3 Economy, Sleeper, General | ||||
Seating arrangements | Available | ||||
Sleeping arrangements | Available | ||||
Catering facilities | Available | ||||
Baggage facilities | Available | ||||
Technical | |||||
Track gauge | Broad Gauge | ||||
Operating speed | Average - 55 km/h | ||||
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MGR Chennai Central – New Jalpaiguri SuperFast Express is a superfast express of Southern Railway connecting Indian cities Chennai the capital of Tamil Nadu and Siliguri the largest metropolis of North Bengal. This is the first direct train service originating from MGR Chennai Central and terminating at New Jalpaiguri (Siliguri). The train connects Eastern and Southern part of India covering the states of West Bengal, Bihar, Orissa, Andhra Pradesh & Tamil Nadu. It also passes through Sahibganj district & Pakur district of Jharkhand but does not have any stoppages there.
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][2][3][4][5]
Accommodations[edit]
This train comprises 2 AC 2-Tiers, 4 AC 3-Tiers, 4 AC - Economy Class, 13 Sleeper Class, 2 Unreserved General Compartment & 2 Luggage/Parcel.Total coach composition is 23.
Major halts[edit]
On its way from MGR Chennai Central to New Jalpaiguri (Siliguri) , the 22611 travels across many important stations. They are as follows:
TAMIL NADU (01 Stop)
- MGR Chennai Central (Starts)
ANDHRA PRADESH (08 Stops)
ODISHA (04 Stops)
BIHAR (02 Stops)
WEST BENGAL (09 Stops)
- Hijli
- Bankura
- Adra
- Asansol
- Durgapur
- Rampurhat
- Malda Town
- Harischandrapur
- New Jalpaiguri Junction (Siliguri) (Ends).
Note: Bold letters indicates Major Railway Stations/Major Cities.
Reversal[edit]
Chennai-NJP(Siliguri) Superfast Express reverses the direction in the following stations:
Major bridges[edit]
The train passes over some important rivers of India:
- Creek in Ennore near Chennai
- Penna river in Nellore
- Paleru river in Ongole
- Krishna River in Vijayawada
- Godavari River in Rajamahendravaram
- Nagavali River in Srikakulam
- Vamsadhara River in Srikakulam
- Rushikulya River in Ganjam
- Mahanadi river in Cuttack
- Kathjori river (Mahanadi distributary) in Cuttack
- Kuakhai River (Mahanadi distributary) near Barang
- Birupa River (Mahanadi distributary) near Kendrapara
- Brahmani River in Jenapur
- Baitarani River in Jajpur Keonjhar Rd.
- Budhabalanga River in Balasore
- Subarnarekha River near Jaleswar
- Kangsabati River near Kharagpur
- Dwarakeswar River near Bankura
- Damodar River near Asansol
- Mayurakshi River near Sainthia
- Ganges via Farakka Barrage in Farakka
- Mahananda River near Dumdangi
- Balason River near Matigara
See also[edit]
- Chennai Central railway station
- Tambaram-Silghat Town Nagaon Express
- Bangalore-Guwahati Express
- Thiruvananthapuram–Silchar Superfast Express
- New Tinsukia-Bengaluru Express
- Bangalore-Agartala Humsafar Express
- Dibrugarh–Kanyakumari Vivek Express
- Yesvantpur–Kamakhya AC Superfast Express
- New Jalpaiguri Junction railway station
- New Jalpaiguri–New Delhi Superfast Express
- New Jalpaiguri - Howrah Vande Bharat Express
- New Jalpaiguri - Guwahati Vande Bharat Express
- New Jalpaiguri–Howrah Shatabdi Express
- New Jalpaiguri-Udaipur Superfast Express
References[edit]
- ^ "New Jalpaiguri-Chennai train from today". The Hindu. 29 January 2011. Archived from the original on 3 February 2011. Retrieved 29 January 2011.
- ^ "Chennai New Jalpaiguri Superfast Express". indiarailinfo.com.
- ^ "Chennai NJP Superfast Express". indiarailinfo.com.
- ^ "Stoppages extended of some trains". psuconnect.in.
- ^ "Njp Chennai Superfast Express". ndtv.com.