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Gaya–Chennai Egmore Weekly Superfast Express

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Gaya–Chennai Central Weekly SF Express
Overview
Service typeSuperfast Express
LocaleTamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh & Bihar
Current operator(s)East Central Railways
Route
TerminiGaya Junction (GAYA)
Chennai Central (MAS)
Stops16
Distance travelled2,348 km (1,459 mi)
Average journey time39 hrs 10 mins
Service frequencyWeekly[a]
Train number(s)12389 / 12390
On-board services
Class(es)AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsNo
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesAvailable
Observation facilitiesRake sharing with 12397/12398 Mahabodhi Express
Baggage facilitiesBelow the seats
Technical
Rolling stockLHB coach
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed60 km/h (37 mph) average including halts
Route map

The 12389 / 12390 Gaya–Chennai Central Weekly Superfast Express is a Superfast Express train of the Indian Railways connecting Gaya Junction in Bihar and Chennai Central of Tamil Nadu. It is currently being operated with 12389/12390 train numbers on a weekly basis. From 10 January 2021,the terminal was changed from Chennai Egmore to Chennai Central. Henceforth it arrives and departs from Chennai Central instead of Chennai Egmore[1][2]

Service

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The 12389/Gaya–Chennai Central Weekly Superfast Express has an average speed of 60 km/h and covers 2348 km in 39 hrs. 12390/Chennai Central–Gaya Weekly Superfast Express has an average speed of 62 km/h and covers 2348 km in 38 hrs 40 mins.

Route & halts

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The important halts of the train are:

Coach composition

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The train has standard LHB rake with max speed of 130 kmph. The train consists of 22 coaches:

  • 2 AC II Tier
  • 3 AC III Tier
  • 10 Sleeper coaches
  • 1 Pantry car
  • 4 General
  • 2 Generator coach

Traction

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Both trains are hauled by a Gomoh Loco Shed-based WAP-7 locomotive from Gaya Junction to Chennai Central and vice versa.

Rake sharing

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The train shares its rake with 12397/12398 Mahabodhi Express.

See also

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Notes

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

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