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MGR Chennai Central–Ekta Nagar Superfast Express

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MGR Chennai Central–Ekta Nagar Superfast Express
Overview
Service typeSuperfast
First service17 January 2021; 3 years ago (2021-01-17)
Current operator(s)Western Railway
Route
TerminiMGR Chennai Central (MAS)
Ekta Nagar (EKNR)
Stops14
Distance travelled1,701 km (1,057 mi)
Average journey time29 hrs 30 mins
Service frequencyWeekly [a]
Train number(s)20919 / 20920
On-board services
Class(es)AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesAvailable
Observation facilitiesLarge windows
Baggage facilitiesAvailable
Other facilitiesBelow the seats
Technical
Rolling stockLHB coach
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed58 km/h (36 mph) average including halts.

The 20919 / 20920 MGR Chennai Central–Ekta Nagar Superfast Express is a Superfast train belonging to Western Railway zone that runs between MGR Chennai Central and Ekta Nagar in India. It is currently being operated with 20919/20920 train numbers on a weekly basis.[1][2][3]

Coach composition

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The train has LHB rakes with a maximum speed of 110 km/h. The train consists of 18 coaches:

  • 1 AC II Tier
  • 4 AC III Tier
  • 7 Sleeper coaches
  • 4 General Unreserved
  • 2 EOG cum Luggage Rake

Service

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20919/Chennai Central – Ekta Nagar Superfast Express has an average speed of 60 km/h and covers 1701 km in 28 hrs 20 mins.

20920/Ekta Nagar – Chennai Central Superfast Express has an average speed of 55 km/h and covers 1701 km in 30 hrs 45 mins.

Route & halts

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The important halts of the train are:

Traction

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Both trains are hauled by a Vadodara Loco Shed or Tughlakabad Loco Shed-based WAP-7 (HOG)-equipped locomotive from end to end.

Rake sharing

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The train shares its rake with;

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Chennaiites to get direct train to Statue of Unity location Kevadiya". Times of India.
  2. ^ "PM flags off direct train from Chennai to Kevadiya town". The Indian Express.
  3. ^ "PM to flag off 8 trains today to boost connectivity to Statue of Unity". Business Standard.

Notes

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  1. ^ Runs one day in a week for every direction.
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