Chennai Central–Ekta Nagar Superfast Express
Overview
Service typeSuperfast
First service17 January 2021 (2021-01-17)
Current operator(s)Western Railway
Route
TerminiChennai Central (MAS)
Ekta Nagar (EKNR)
Stops14
Distance travelled1,701 km (1,057 mi)
Average journey time29 hrs 30 mins
Service frequencyWeekly [lower-alpha 1]
Train number(s)20919/20920
On-board services
Class(es)AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Observation facilitiesLarge windows
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 Chennai Central–Ekta Nagar Superfast Express is a Superfast train belonging to Western Railway zone that runs between 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

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

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 and halts

The important halts of the train are:

Traction

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

The train shares its rake with 12947/12948 Azimabad Express and 20953/20954 Chennai Central–Ahmedabad Express.

See also

References

  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

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