Kongu Express


Kongu express is a superfast weekly train run by Indian Railways between Coimbatore city Junction and H.Nizamuddin. The train was named after the Kongu region of Tamil Nadu, called Kongu Nadu. The train made its inaugural run on 3 April 2000.

Service

The train starts on Wednesdays from Nizamuddin, and on Sundays from Coimbatore, covering the total distance of in approximately 47 hours.

Route & Stations

This train passes through total of 27 intermediate stations. The train had a route change in 2001, when instead of Jolarpettai, Renigunta, got changed via Bangalore.
This train runs, Coimbatore City Junction via Erode, Yeshvantapur, Dhone, Kacheguda, Balharshah, Nagpur, Itarsi, Jhansi, Gwalior, Agra Cantt. to Hazrat Nizamuddin.

Coach

The Kongu express has rake sharing arrangement with the Train No. 12681/82 Coimbatore–Chennai Central Superfast Express.
Despite its long distance run of 47 hours, the train continues to operate without a pantry car and food gets loaded onto the train at en-route stations.

Traction

Both trains hauls by a Krishnarajapuram based WDP-4D locomotive from Coimbatore till Kacheguda and then handing over to a Lallaguda based WAP 7 locomotive from Kacheguda till Hazrat Nizamuddin and vice versa.

Schedule

Train NumberStation CodeDeparture StationDeparture TimeDeparture DayArrival StationArrival TimeArrival Day
12647CBECoimbatore2:55 PMSundayH Nizamuddin2:15 PMTuesday
12648NZMH Nizamuddin8:35 AMWednesdayCoimbatore9:15 AMFriday

Reversal

The Train Reverses Its Direction At Yesvantpur Junction railway station.

Coach Composition

The train has standard ICF rakes with max speed of 110 kmph.