| Overview | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service type | Superfast | ||||
| Status | Active | ||||
| Locale | Tamil Nadu | ||||
| First service | Mon Apr 26, 2010 | ||||
| Current operator(s) | Indian Railways | ||||
| Former operator(s) | Indian Railways | ||||
| Route | |||||
| Termini | Tiruchchirappalli Junction (TPJ) Chennai Egmore (MS) | ||||
| Stops | 19 | ||||
| Distance travelled | 401 km (249 mi) | ||||
| Average journey time | 07 hours 15 minutes | ||||
| Service frequency | Daily | ||||
| Train number(s) | 22675 / 22676 [1] | ||||
| Line(s) used | Main line | ||||
| On-board services | |||||
| Class(es) | 1AC, 2AC, 3AC, SL, GS & EOG | ||||
| Disabled access |  | ||||
| Seating arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Auto-rack arrangements | No | ||||
| Catering facilities | No | ||||
| Observation facilities | Large Windows | ||||
| Entertainment facilities | No | ||||
| Baggage facilities | Overhead racks | ||||
| Technical | |||||
| Rolling stock | Locomotive: WAP 7 (RPM ) Bogie: LHB coach | ||||
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) | ||||
| Electrification | 25 kV AC, 50 Hz | ||||
| Operating speed | 64 kilometres per hour (40 mph) | ||||
| Track owner(s) | Indian Railways | ||||
| Timetable number(s) | 21/21A | ||||
| Rake maintenance | Madurai Depot | ||||
| Rake sharing | |||||
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The Cholan Express is a superfast express train operated by the Southern Railway zone of the Indian Railways. This train connects Chennai Egmore and Tiruchchirappalli via Viluppuram, Kumbakonam and Thanjavur in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Total distance covered 401 km and travel time 7 hours 15 minutes to complete an entire journey.
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New LHB coach has been installed for this train since 16 February 2017. [2]
