MGR Chennai Central–Bhagat Ki Kothi Superfast Express
| Chennai - Bhagat Ki Kothi Superfast Express | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Service type | Superfast |
| Status | Active |
| Locale | Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Maharashtra, Gujarat & Rajasthan |
| First service | 3 May 2025 |
| Current operator | Southern Railway (SR) |
| Route | |
| Termini | Chennai Central (MAS) Bhagat Ki Kothi (BGKT) |
| Stops | 30 |
| Distance travelled | 2,351 km (1,461 mi) |
| Average journey time | 40h 30m |
| Service frequency | Weekly [a] |
| Train number | 20625 / 20626 |
| On-board services | |
| Classes | AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, AC 3rd tier Economy, Sleeper class, General Unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | On-board Catering E-catering |
| Observation facilities | Large windows |
| Baggage facilities | No |
| Other facilities | Below the seats |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | LHB coach |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 58 km/h (36 mph) average including halts. |
The 20625 / 20626 Chennai Central–Bhagat Ki Kothi Superfast Express is an Superfast Express train belonging to Southern Railway zone that runs between Chennai Central and Bhagat Ki Kothi in India.[1][2]
Schedule
• 20625 - 7:45 PM [Chennai Central]
• 20626 - 5:30 AM [Bhagat Ki Kothi]
Running Days :
A) 20625 :
B) 20626 :
Routes and halts
The Important Halts of the train are :
● Nellore
● Ongole
● Khammam
● Warangal
● Malkapur
● Raniwara
● Jalor
Traction
As the entire route is fully electrified it is hauled by a Royapuram & Erode Loco Shed-based WAP-7 electric locomotive from Chennai Central to Bhagat Ki Kothi and vice versa.
Rake reversal
There is no rake Reversal or rake share.
See also
Trains from Chennai Central :
- Chennai–Hazrat Nizamuddin Duronto Express
- Chennai Central–Mysore Shatabdi Express
- Grand Trunk Express
- Chennai Central–Vijayawada Jan Shatabdi Express
- Lokmanya Tilak Terminus–Chennai Central Weekly Express
Trains from Bhagat Ki Kothi :
- Bhagat Ki Kothi–Ahmedabad Weekly Express
- Bhagat Ki Kothi–Sabarmati Intercity Express
- Bhagat Ki Kothi–Bilaspur Express
- Bhagat Ki Kothi–Bandra Terminus Express (via Bhildi)
- Bhagat Ki Kothi–Pune Express
Notes
- ^ Runs five day in a week for every direction.
References
- ^ 'Sundaram', 'Ram' (2 May 2025). "New superfast express train to connect Chennai and Rajasthan". The Times of India. p. 1.
- ^ 'Poojary', 'Tanish' (4 May 2025). "New train to Jodhpur from Chennai flagged off". The Hindu. p. 2.