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The Madurai Junction–Chennai Egmore Superfast Express or Mahal Superfast Express is a Superfast Express train belonging to Indian Railways – Southern Railway zone that runs between Madurai Junction and Chennai Egmore in India.
Overview | |
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Service type | Superfast |
Current operator(s) | Southern Railway zone |
Route | |
Termini | Madurai Junction Chennai Egmore |
Stops | 9 |
Distance travelled | 561 km (349 mi) |
Average journey time | 10 hours |
Service frequency | Bi-weekly |
Train number(s) | 22623 / 22624 |
On-board services | |
Class(es) | AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, Second Class seating |
Seating arrangements | Yes |
Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
Catering facilities | No pantry car attached |
Technical | |
Rolling stock | LHB coach |
Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
Operating speed | 55.64 km/h (35 mph) |
It operates as train number 22624 from Madurai Junction to Chennai Egmore and as train number 22623 in the reverse direction, serving the state of Tamil Nadu. It shares its rakes with 12651/12652 Tamil Nadu Sampark Kranti Express. From April 2021, it runs with brand new LHB rakes.
The 22624 / 23 Mahal Superfast Express presently has
As with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.
The 22624 / 23 Mahal Superfast Express runs from Madurai Junction via Tiruchirappalli Junction, Thanjavur Junction, Kumbakonam, Mayiladuthurai Junction, Viluppuram Junction to Chennai Egmore.
As the route is electrified, it is hauled end-to-end by a electric Loco Shed, Erode-based WAP-7 locomotive.
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