Silambu Express
The Silambu Super fast Express (20681/20682) is a train that runs between Chennai Egmore and Sengottai via Karaikkudi Junction. Initially it ran up to Manamadurai, later it was extended up to Sengottai. It was the only train in Indian Railways where LHB rakes were replaced by ICF coaches again. According to IR if a train gets new LHB coaches it won't be converted to ICF. But this train was again replaced with ICF coaches after getting new LHB rakes. The train must to be restored with LHB coaches before December 31, 2023 (100°/. Complusory).
Silambu Express at Chennai Egmore. | |||||
| Overview | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service type | Super Fast train | ||||
| Locale | Tamil Nadu | ||||
| First service | 22 June 2013 | ||||
| Current operator(s) | Southern Railways | ||||
| Route | |||||
| Termini | Chennai Egmore Sengottai | ||||
| Stops | 21 | ||||
| Distance travelled | 683 km (424 mi) | ||||
| Average journey time | 12 hours 20 mins | ||||
| Service frequency | Tri-weekly | ||||
| Train number(s) | 20681 / 20682 | ||||
| On-board services | |||||
| Class(es) | AC First, AC Two Tier, AC Three Tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved | ||||
| Seating arrangements | No | ||||
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Observation facilities | Large windows | ||||
| Entertainment facilities | No | ||||
| Technical | |||||
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) | ||||
| Electrification | Partially electrified (till Virudhunagar Junction) | ||||
| Operating speed | 52.5 km/h (32.6 mph) average with halts | ||||
| Timetable number(s) | 8 / 8A | ||||
| Rake maintenance | Tambaram Railway Yard | ||||
| Rake sharing | Tambaram Nagercoil Triweekly Express | ||||
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