Gaya–Chennai Egmore Weekly Superfast Express

The 12389 / 12390 Gaya - Chennai Central Weekly SF Express is a superfast train of the Indian Railways connecting Gaya Junction in Bihar and Chennai Central of Tamil Nadu. It is currently being operated with 12389/12390 train numbers on a weekly basis. From 10th January 2021,the terminal was changed from Chennai Egmore to Chennai Central. Henceforth it arrives and departs from Chennai Central instead of Chennai Egmore[1][2]

Gaya - Chennai Central Weekly SF Express
Overview
Service typeSuperfast
LocaleTamilnadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh & Bihar
Current operator(s)East Central Railways
Route
StartGaya Junction (GAYA)
Stops16
EndChennai Central (MAS)
Distance travelled2,347 km (1,458 mi)
Average journey time39 hrs 10 mins
Service frequencyWeekly[lower-alpha 1]
Train number(s)12389 / 12390
On-board services
Class(es)AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsNo
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesAvailable
Observation facilitiesRake sharing with 12397/12398 Mahabodhi Express
Baggage facilitiesBelow the seats
Technical
Rolling stockLHB Coaches
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed60 km/h (37 mph) average including halts
Route map

Service

The 12389/Gaya - Chennai Central Weekly SF Express has an average speed of 60 km/hr and covers 2347 km in 39 hrs. 12390/Chennai Central - Gaya Weekly SF Express has an average speed of 62 km/hr and covers 2347 km in 38 hrs 40 mins.

Route & Halts

The important halts of the train are:

Coach composite

The train has standard LHB Rake with max speed of 130 kmph. The train consists of 22 coaches :

  • 2 AC II Tier
  • 3 AC III Tier
  • 10 Sleeper Coaches
  • 1 Pantry Car
  • 4 General
  • 2 Genearator Coach

Traction

Both trains are hauled by a Gomoh Loco Shed based WAP 7 locomotive from Gaya Junction to Chennai Central and vice versa.

Rake Sharing

The train shares its rake with 12389/12390 Mahabodhi Express.

See also

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

References
  1. Passengers demand long distance trains from Gaya
  2. Passengers demand long distance trains from Gaya


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