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Nilgiri Express
The Nilgiri Express at Chennai Central
Overview
Service type
Superfast Express
First service
1 February 1864; 160 years ago (1864-02-01)
Current operator(s)
Southern Railways
Route
Termini
Chennai Central (MAS) Mettupalayam (MTP)
Stops
7
Distance travelled
531 km (330 mi)
Average journey time
9 hours 10 minutes
Service frequency
Daily
Train number(s)
12671 / 12672
On-board services
Class(es)
AC First, AC Two Tier, AC Three Tier, Sleeper class, Unreserved
Seating arrangements
Yes
Sleeping arrangements
Yes
Catering facilities
Available
Observation facilities
Large windows
Baggage facilities
Available
Technical
Rolling stock
ICF coach
Track gauge
1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed
58 km/h (36 mph) average with halts
Route map
Nilagiri (Blue Mountain) Express Route map
The Nilgiri Express (Also known as the Blue Mountain Express, or Nilagiri Express) is a night express train service operating between Chennai Central and Mettupalayam, Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu, India.[1] It is operated by Indian Railways.
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