Tambaram–Jasidih Weekly Superfast Express
Passenger train in India
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The 12375/12376 Tambaram–Jasidih Junction Ratna Weekly Superfast Express (formerly Chennai Central–Asansol Ratna Express) is an express train of the Indian Railways connecting Chennai Tambaram in Tamil Nadu and Jasidih Junction in Jharkhand. It is currently being operated with 12375/12376 train numbers on a weekly basis.[1][2][3]
Jasidih Junction (JSME)
Jasidih-Tambaram Weekly SF Express at Madhupur Junction | |
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Superfast |
| First service | 4 August 2012 |
| Current operator | Eastern Railways |
| Route | |
| Termini | Tambaram (TBM) Jasidih Junction (JSME) |
| Stops | 28 |
| Distance travelled | 1,872 km (1,163 mi) |
| Average journey time | 34 hours 45 minutes |
| Service frequency | Weekly |
| Train number | 12375/12376 |
| On-board services | |
| Classes | AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | Pantry car On-board catering and e-catering |
| Baggage facilities | Below the Seats |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | LHB coach |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 58 km/h (36 mph) |
Service
The 12375/Tambaram–Jasidih Junction Ratna Weekly Express has an average speed of 56 km/h and covers 1872 km in 33 hrs 25 mins. 12376/Jasidih Junction–Tambaram Ratna Weekly Express has an average speed of 54 km/h and covers 1872 km in 34 hrs 45 mins.
Route and halts
The important halts of the train are:
Coach composition
The train has newly manufacturef LHB rakes with max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 22 coaches :
- 1 AC II Tier
- 6 AC III Tier
- 10 Sleeper Coaches
- 2 General Unreserved
- 1 Pantry Car
- 2 End On Generator Cars (EOG)
Traction
Direction reversal
The train reverses its direction 1 times: