| Chennai Central–Vasco da Gama Weekly Express | |
| Type: | Express |
| Operator: | South Western Railway zone |
| Start: | (MAS) |
| Stops: | 22 |
| End: | (VSG) |
| Distance: | 1030km (640miles) |
| Journey Time: | 22h |
| Frequency: | Weekly |
| Class: | AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved |
| Seating: | No |
| Sleeping: | Yes |
| Catering: | On-board catering E-catering |
| Observation: | ICF coach |
| Entertainment: | No |
| Baggage: | No |
| Other Facilities: | Below the seats |
| Stock: | 2 |
| Trainnumber: | 17311/17312 |
| Speed: | 47km/h, including halts |
The Chennai Central–Vasco da Gama Weekly Express is an Express train belonging to South Western Railway zone that runs between and in India. It is currently being operated with 17311/17312 train numbers on a weekly basis.[1] [2] [3] [4]
The 17311/Chennai Central–Vasco da Gama Weekly Express has an average speed of 47 km/h and covers 1030 km in 22h. The 17312/Vasco da Gama–Chennai Central Weekly Express has an average speed of 48 km/h and covers 1030 km in 21h 25m.
The important halts of the train are:
The train has standard ICF rakes with a maximum speed of 110 km/h. The train consists of 24 coaches :
Both trains are hauled by an Erode Loco Shed-based WAP-4 electric locomotive from Chennai to Yesvantpur. From Yesvantpur, train is hauled by a Krishnarajapuram Loco Shed-based WDP-4 diesel locomotive to Vasco da Gama and vice versa.
The train shares its rake with 17315/17316 Vasco da Gama–Velankanni Weekly Express, 17309/17310 Yesvantpur–Vasco da Gama Express, 12741/12742 Vasco da Gama–Patna Superfast Express.
Train reverses its direction once: