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Kashi Tamil Sangam Express

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Kashi Tamil Sangam Express
Kashi Tamil Sangam Express train board.
Overview
Service typeExpress
First service17 December 2023; 10 months ago (2023-12-17)
Current operator(s)Southern Railway
Route
TerminiKanyakumari (CAPE)
Banaras (BSBS)
Stops36
Distance travelled2,766 km (1,719 mi)
Average journey time51 hours 05 minutes
Service frequencyWeekly
Train number(s)16367 / 16368
On-board services
Class(es)AC 1 tier, AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, AC 3 tier Economy, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesAvailable
Observation facilitiesLarge Windows
Baggage facilitiesYes
Technical
Rolling stockLHB coach
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed54 km/h (34 mph) average including halts

The 16367 / 16368 Kashi Tamil Sangam Express is an Express train belonging to Indian RailwaysSouthern Railway zone that runs between Kanniyakumari and Banaras in India.

Background

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On account of Kashi Tamil Sangamam Event, this train service is announced by the Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishaw on 22 December 2022[1] and followed by this train has been Inaugurated by Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi on 17 December 2023.[2][3]

It operates as train number 16367 from Kanyakumari to Banaras and as train number 16368 in the reverse direction, serving the states of Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh & Uttar Pradesh.[4]

Coaches

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The 16367 / 16368 Kashi Tamil Sangam Express has one AC 1 tier, two AC 2 tier, Three AC 3 tier, Three AC 3 tier Economy, six Sleeper Class, four General Unreserved, one Pantry car and 2 EOG coaches.

Route & halts

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Traction

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It is hauled by a Royapuram Loco Shed based WAP-7 electric locomotive on its entire journey.

References

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  1. ^ Anand, Saurav (2022-12-10). "Railways announces new train service for Kashi Tamil Sangamam". mint. Retrieved 2023-12-16.
  2. ^ "PM to flag off second Vande Bharat, Tamil Sangamam during 2-day visit". The Times of India. 2023-12-16. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2023-12-16..
  3. ^ "Modi flags off Kashi Tamil Sangamam Express". The Times of India. 2023-12-18. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2023-12-18.
  4. ^ "CM Yogi takes stock of preparations for Modi's two-day visit to Varanasi". The Times of India. 2023-12-15. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2023-12-16.
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