MGR Chennai Central–Coimbatore Vande Bharat Express

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MGR Chennai Central - Coimbatore Junction *Vande Bharat Express*
MGR Chennai Central - Coimbatore Junction Vande Bharat Express
	Prime Minister Narendra Modi flags off Chennai-Coimbatore Vande Bharat Express, in Tamil Nadu on 8 April 2023.
Overview
Service type	Vande Bharat Express
Locale	Tamil Nadu
First service	8 April 2023 (Inaugural run); 9 April 2023; 21 months ago (Commercial run)
Current operator(s)	Southern Railways (SR)
Route
Termini	MGR Chennai Central (MAS); Coimbatore Junction (CBE)
Stops	3
Distance travelled	495 km (308 mi)
Average journey time	05 hrs 50 mins
Service frequency	Six days a week
Train number(s)	20643 / 20644
Line(s) used	MGR Chennai Central - SBC Line (till Jolarpettai Jn); Jolarpettai - Coimbatore Line
On-board services
Class(es)	AC Chair Car, AC Executive Chair Car
Seating arrangements	Airline style; Rotatable seats;
Sleeping arrangements	No
Catering facilities	On-board catering
Observation facilities	Large windows in all coaches
Entertainment facilities	On-board WiFi; Infotainment System; Electric outlets; Reading light; Seat Pockets; Bottle Holder; Tray Table;
Baggage facilities	Overhead racks
Other facilities	Kavach
Technical
Rolling stock	Mini Vande Bharat 2.0
Track gauge	Indian gauge; 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) broad gauge
Electrification	25 kV 50 Hz AC Overhead line
Operating speed	80 km/h (50 mph) (Avg.)
Average length	192 metres (630 ft) (08 coaches)
Track owner(s)	Indian Railways
Rake maintenance	Coimbatore Jn
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The 20643/20644 MGR Chennai Central - Coimbatore Vande Bharat Express is India's 13th Vande Bharat Express train, connecting the city of Chennai with Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu.^[1]^[2]^[3]

Overview

This train is operated by Indian Railways, connecting MGR Chennai Central, Salem Jn, Erode Jn, Tiruppur and Coimbatore Jn. It is currently operated with train numbers 20643/20644 on 6 days a week basis.^[4] This train was flagged off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 8 April 2023.^[5]

Rakes

It is the eleventh 2nd Generation and the second Mini Vande Bharat 2.0 Express train^{[broken anchor]} manufactured by the Integral Coach Factory (ICF) at Perambur, Chennai under the Make in India initiative.^[6]

Service

The 20643/20644 M.G.R. Chennai Central - Coimbatore Vande Bharat Express operates 6 days a week, covering a distance of 495 km (308 mi) in a travel time of 5 hrs 50 mins with an average speed of 80 km/h (50 mph). The Maximum Permissible Speed is 130 km/h (81 mph).

Notes

^ Except Wednesdays

References

^ "Vande Bharat Express Chennai to Coimbatore: PM Modi to flag-off train on April 8". Zee Business. 22 March 2023. Retrieved 22 March 2023.
^ "Chennai-Coimbatore Vande Bharat Express To Be Flagged Off On April 8 | What To Expect". TimesNow. 22 March 2023. Retrieved 22 March 2023.
^ Bureau, The Hindu (7 April 2023). "Overwhelming response to Coimbatore-Chennai Vande Bharat express". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 9 April 2023. {{cite news}}: |last= has generic name (help)
^ "PM Narendra Modi To Inaugurate Chennai-Coimbatore Vande Bharat Express On April 8". Zee News. Retrieved 22 March 2023.
^ Bureau, The Hindu (21 October 2023). "Vande Bharat Express from Coimbatore to Chennai set to complete 200 days on October 25". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 22 October 2023. {{cite news}}: |last= has generic name (help)
^ "Frontline railway staff from other states to speak Tamil soon". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 22 March 2023.

[1] Except Wednesdays

[2] "Vande Bharat Express Chennai to Coimbatore: PM Modi to flag-off train on April 8". Zee Business. 22 March 2023. Retrieved 22 March 2023.

[3] "Chennai-Coimbatore Vande Bharat Express To Be Flagged Off On April 8 | What To Expect". TimesNow. 22 March 2023. Retrieved 22 March 2023.

[4] Bureau, The Hindu (7 April 2023). "Overwhelming response to Coimbatore-Chennai Vande Bharat express". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 9 April 2023. {{cite news}}: |last= has generic name (help)

[5] "PM Narendra Modi To Inaugurate Chennai-Coimbatore Vande Bharat Express On April 8". Zee News. Retrieved 22 March 2023.

[6] Bureau, The Hindu (21 October 2023). "Vande Bharat Express from Coimbatore to Chennai set to complete 200 days on October 25". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 22 October 2023. {{cite news}}: |last= has generic name (help)

[7] "Frontline railway staff from other states to speak Tamil soon". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 22 March 2023.

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MGR Chennai Central–Coimbatore Vande Bharat Express

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