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The Pandian Express is a train route of the Southern Railway zone of the Indian Railways and runs between Chennai Egmore and Madurai Junction via Tiruchirapalli. The name of the train commemorates the 10th-13th century Pandian Kingdom of Tamil Nadu. It is a standard train consisting of 24 coaches. The main towns on the way are Chengalpattu, Villupuram, Vriddhachalam, Ariyalur, Tiruchirapalli and Dindigul. The train operates daily and covers a distance of 497 km.The train runs at a top speed of 110 km/hr It is one of the few trains to have a full 1st AC coach and is a Prestigious train with Southern Railways.
This train had the livery changed twice - first it had the "Olive-Green livery", separated by 2 yellow-lines between the upper & lower part of the windows & later on it was changed to "Maroon colour" on the MG.
This train was numbered as 6717/6718 when it was run on MG. It was hauled by YAM4 - electric loco from Chennai Egmore to Villupuram Jn. & then from Villupuram Jn. to Madurai, it was hauled by YDM2 - diesel loco, similar changes were followed on its return journey.
Chennai Egmore to Madurai Junction
The Train number is 12637.
The down train starts at 21.15 Hours from Chennai Egmore.
Train Route and Timings
| Station Code | Station Name | Arrival | Departure | Distance | Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MS | Chennai Egmore | - | 21.15 | 0000 | 1 |
| TBM | Tambaram | 21.39 | 21.40 | 0025 | 1 |
| CGL | Chengalpattu | 22.03 | 22.05 | 0056 | 1 |
| VM | Villupuram Junction | 23.30 | 23.40 | 0159 | 1 |
| VRI | Vriddhachalam Junction | 00.20 | 00.22 | 0213 | 2 |
| TPJ | Tiruchirapalli (Trichy) Junction | 02.55 | 03.00 | 0336 | 2 |
| MPA | Manapparai | 03.29 | 03.30 | 0373 | 2 |
| DG | Dindigul Junction | 04.25 | 04.30 | 0431 | 2 |
| ABI | Ambaturai | 04.44 | 04.45 | 0442 | 2 |
| KQN | Kodaikanal road | 05.00 | 05.02 | 0456 | 2 |
| MDU | Madurai Junction | 06.10 | - | 0497 | 2 |
- Note: All times are in IST (Indian Standard Time) zone.
Madurai Junction to Chennai Egmore
The train number is 12638 from Madurai to Chennai. It starts at 20.45 Hours and reaches by 05.45 Hours.
Train Route and Timings
| Station Code | Station Name | Arrival | Departure | Distance | Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MDU | Madurai Junction | - | 20.45 | 0000 | 1 |
| SDN | Sholavandan | 21.04 | 21.05 | 0022 | 1 |
| KQN | Kodaikanal Road | 21.24 | 21.25 | 0041 | 1 |
| ABI | Ambaturai | 21.40 | 21.41 | 0055 | 1 |
| DG | Dindigul JN | 22.00 | 22.05 | 0066 | 1 |
| MPA | Manaparai | 22.54 | 22.55 | 0124 | 1 |
| TPJ | Tiruchirapalli (Trichy) JN | 23.30 | 23.35 | 0161 | 1 |
| VRI | Vriddhachalam Junction | 01.02 | 01.04 | 0284 | 2 |
| VM | Villupuram Junction | 02.50 | 02.55 | 0338 | 2 |
| CGL | Chengalpattu | 04.23 | 04.25 | 0441 | 2 |
| TBM | Tambaram | 04.54 | 04.55 | 0472 | 2 |
| MBM | Mambalam | 05.14 | 05.15 | 0490 | 2 |
| MS | Chennai Egmore | 05.45 | - | 0497 | 2 |
RELEVANCE:
The southern region of Tamil Nadu was ruled by the Pandiyas before the arrival of the muhals. Their capital city was Madurai. Hence the name "Pandiyan" express. This name signifies the history of the state.
- Note: All times are in IST (Indian Standard Time) zone.
Please refer to the Southern Railway Timetable for the latest schedules and updates.
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