Chennai New Delhi Chennai Rajdhani Express train

Rajdhani Express trains were introduced in the year 1969 for providing high-speed connections up to 140 kilometers speed from New Delhi to the various state capital cities of India. The speed varies depending upon the particular track section. This class of train has very limited stoppages along its journey.

This also was the first group of trains with all its coaches being air-conditioned. These trains get the highest priority on the Indian railway network. Passengers are served complimentary meals during the journey. Depending on the duration and timings of the journey, these could include lunch, evening tea with snacks, dinner, morning tea and breakfast.

Chennai to New Delhi (Hazrat Nizamuddin) Rajdhani Express runs on Friday & Sunday and on its journey from New Delhi (Hazrat Nizamuddin) to Chennai it runs on Wednesday & Friday. It halts at Vijayawada, Warangal, Nagpur, Bhopal, Jhansi, Gwalior, and Agra cantonment Stations on its way at both ends.

This train consists of three classes of journey viz. 1st AC, 2nd AC, and 3 Tier AC. Comprehensive details of this train are provided underneath.

Chennai New Delhi (Hazrat Nizamuddin) Chennai Rajdhani Express
Details Chennai Nizamuddin Rajdhani Nizamuddin Chennai Rajdhani
Train Number 12433 12434
Train Name Rajdhani Express Chennai Rajdhni
Days of Run Friday and Sunday Wednesday and Friday
Originating station Chennai Central Junction Hazrat Nizamuddin
Departure Time 0610 Hrs 1600 Hrs
Destination Station Hazrat Nizamuddin Chennai Central Junction
Arrival time 1020 Hrs 2015 Hrs
Average Running Speed 77 Kilometers per hour 77 Kilometers per hour
Time taken 28 Hours and 10 Minutes 28 Hours and 15 Minutes
Distance covered 2176 kilometers 2176 kilometers
Fare 1st AC Rs 5495 Rs 5615
Fare AC 2 tier Rs 3215 Rs 3290
Fare AC 3 Tier Rs 2315 Rs 2390

Chennai Central Railway Station

Station Code MAS

General Enquiry 131

Reservation Enquiry 132

Train Arrival & Dep Chennai Central Station 133, 044-25353816

It may please be noted that if you are calling these numbers from outside of Chennai then prefix it with the STD Code of Chennai which is 044. For example if you are calling 131 then please dial it as 044131.

Chennai Central Station formerly known as Madras Central Station is the main railway terminus in Chennai (Madras). It is located in the northern part of Chennai. It is the home of the southern Railway and the most important rail hub in South India. Trains from here connect the city to New Delhi and prominent state capitals of India like Bhopal, Lucknow, Jaipur, Mumbai, Patna, Kolkata, Bangalore, Thiruvananthapuram etc. The building of the railway station, one of the landmarks of Chennai, was designed by the architect Henry Irwin. In 2005, the buildings were painted a creamy yellow colour, but concurring with the views of a campaign by the citizens of Chennai and also to retain the old nostalgic charm, they were repainted in their original brick-red color, which was how the buildings were built originally.

Amenities at Chennai railway station

  • Waiting rooms
  • Retiring rooms
  • Computerized reservation offices
  • Tourist information centers
  • Medical and general shops
  • Restaurants
  • Book stall and STD / PCO booths
  • Internet browsing centers

Distances of major landmarks in Chennai from Chennai central railway station

Many landmark locations of Chennai Viz. Fort St. George, Madras Port, Marina Beach, Old Legislative Assembly Building, Chennai University, Chennai high court etc are all located within 5 kilometers distance from Chennai central station.

Hazrat Nizamuddin Railway Station

Station Code NZM

General Enquiry 131

Reservation Enquiry 132

Train Arrival & Dep 133

It may please be noted that if you are calling these numbers from outside of Delhi then prefix it with the STD Code of Delhi / New Delhi which is 011. For example if you are calling 131 then please dial it as 011131.

Hazrat Nizamuddin Railway Station is one of the three main railway stations of Delhi, India. Hazrat Nizamuddin railway station connects all the major cities and is being developed to ease congestion on New Delhi Railway Station. Hazrat Nizamuddin Railway Station is served by Northern Railway. Delhi’s two important arteries the Ring Road and Mathura Road run nearby. The Sarai Kale Khan Inter State Bus Terminal (ISBT) is close to the station, with links to neighbouring towns.

Amenities at Hazrat Nizamuddin station

  • Waiting rooms
  • Retiring rooms
  • Computerized reservation office
  • Tea stalls
  • Refreshment room both -vegetarian and non vegetarian
  • Book stall
  • STD / PCO booth
  • G.R.P office

Distances of major landmarks from Hazrat Nizamuddin railway station

New Delhi Railway Station is 7 Kilometers, Airport 22 kilometers, India Gate 4 kilometers, Connaught Place 7 kilometers, Karol Bagh 12 kilometers, Red Fort 9 kilometers, Pragati Maidan 5 kilometers, AIIMS 7 kilometers, Dhaula Kuan 11 kilometers, Qutub Minar 13 kilometers from this station.

Content updated in January 2023
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