Capacity of Egmore-Puducherry fast passenger is to increase by nearly 100 % from Wednesday. Southern Railway is to replace the conventional ICF rake with Mainline Electric Multiple Unit (MEMU) train. While the existing rolling stock - which comprises eight general class and two SLR (seating-cum-luggage) has a carrying capacity of approximately 1,250 passengers, the 12 car MEMU train can carry 2,562 passengers.
Travel Time: 4h 20m 19 halts Distance: 196 km Avg Speed: 45 km/hr
Departure From Chennai Morning 6:35 Arrive in Pondicherry Morning 10.55
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