Tamil Nadu Sampark Kranti Express
The 12651 / 12652 Tamil Nadu Sampark Kranti Express is one of the Sampark Kranti Express trains, operating on India's broad-gauge network that connects in Tamil Nadu and in New Delhi, a distance of approximately in 42 hours approximately, maintaining an average speed of . It shares its rakes with 22623/22624 Chennai Egmore–Madurai Junction–Chennai Egmore Bi-weekly Superfast Express (via Dindigul, Trichy, Thanjavur, Viluppuram). From April 2021, it runs with newly manufactured highly refurbished LHB rakes. Overview. This bi-weekly train was introduced to provide a quicker journey from New Delhi to Tamil  Nadu. Southern Railway began operating the train on 19 September 2004. The train links the southern part of Tamil Nadu with the national capital along with Thirukural Express. Route & Halts. It runs from Madurai Junction via , , , , , , , , , , , , to Hazrat Nizamuddin. Traction. This route is fully electrified and it is hauled by a Royapuram-based WAP-7 locomotive from end to end.