Uzhavan Express

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Uzhavan Express
Uzhavan Express.jpg
Overview
Service typeExpress Train
LocaleTamil Nadu
Current operator(s)Indian Railways
Route
StartChennai Egmore
Stops15
EndThanjavur Junction
Distance travelled351 km (218 mi)
Average journey time7.75 Hours
Service frequencyDaily
Train number(s)16865/16866
On-board services
Class(es)1A , 2A , 3A , SL , II , SLRD
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Auto-rack arrangementsAvailable
Catering facilitiesYes
Observation facilitiesLarge windows
Technical
Rolling stockMS-TJ& TJ-MS WAP-7 (RPM), AJJ/ED WAP-4
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Electrification25 kV Traction ( Electric )
Operating speed52 km/h (32 mph) average with halts 110kmph
Route map
Uzhavan Express (Chennai - Thanjavur) route map

The Uzhavan Express is a train route of the Southern Railway zone of the Indian Railways and runs between Chennai Egmore and Thanjavur Jn.[1] The express was introduced on 1 September 2013. It operates daily and covers a distance of 351 km.[2][3]

Uzhavan Express in Thanjavur

Coach Composition[]

  • 1 AC I Tier + II Tier (Hybrid)
  • 1 AC II Tier
  • 2 AC III Tiers
  • 13 Sleeper Coaches
  • 4 General
  • 2 Second-class Luggage/parcel van
Loco 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23
BSicon LDER.svg SLR GEN GEN S13 S12 S11 S10 S9 S8 S7 S6 S5 S4 S3 S2 S1 B2 B1 A1 HA1 GEN GEN SLR

References[]

  1. ^ "High drama marks Thanjavur train inaugural". The Hindu. Retrieved 2 September 2013.
  2. ^ "Uzhavan Express/16183". Indian Railway. Retrieved 2 September 2013.
  3. ^ "High drama at Uzhavan Express inauguration leaves one dead". New Indian Express. Retrieved 2 September 2013.
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