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 type	Superfast
Locale	Tamilnadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh & Bihar
Current operator(s)	East Central Railways
Route
Start	Gaya Junction (GAYA)
Stops	16
End	Chennai Central (MAS)
Distance travelled	2,347 km (1,458 mi)
Average journey time	39 hrs 10 mins
Service frequency	Weekly[lower-alpha 1]
Train number(s)	12389 / 12390
On-board services
Class(es)	AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangements	No
Sleeping arrangements	Yes
Catering facilities	Available
Observation facilities	Rake sharing with 12397/12398 Mahabodhi Express
Baggage facilities	Below the seats
Technical
Rolling stock	LHB Coaches
Track gauge	1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed	60 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:

• Gaya Junction
• Dehri-on-Sone
• Sasaram
• Bhabua Road
• Mughalsarai Junction
• Allahabad Chheoki Junction
• Satna
• Katni Junction
• Jabalpur Junction
• Nainpur Junction
• Balaghat Junction
• Gondia Junction
• Balharshah
• Warangal
• Vijayawada
• Ongole
• Nellore
• Chennai Central

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

• Gaya Junction railway station
• Chennai Central railway station
• Mahabodhi Express

Notes

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

External links

• Gaya - Chennai Egmore Weekly SF Express
• 12390/Chennai Egmore - Gaya Weekly SF Express

References

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