End of 60 Years ICF legacy, Last icf run of 12604 Charlapalli - Dr. M.G.R Chennai Central SF Express

In this video, I travelled in Train No. 12604 Chennai Central Superfast Express and captured the complete journey experience including stations, speed, landscapes, and onboard atmosphere. This vlog covers the full route, major halts, train history, technical specifications, and interesting facts about this iconic Indian Railways train. --- 🚆 About Train 12604 Chennai Central Superfast Express Train number 12604 Chennai Central Superfast Express is a well-known superfast train operated by the Southern Railway zone of Indian Railways. It connects Hyderabad (Charlapalli ) with Chennai MGR Chennai Central, linking two major South Indian cities and serving thousands of passengers daily. This train is popular among travelers for its fast connectivity, punctuality, and comfortable journey across the states of Telangana , Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu. --- 📜 History of the Train The Chennai–Hyderabad rail corridor has historically been one of the busiest railway routes in South India. To provide faster connectivity between the two metropolitan regions, Indian Railways introduced this superfast service on April 1, 1965 between Chennai and Hyderabad . Over the years, the train has become one of the most preferred overnight travel options for passengers traveling between Telangana and Tamil Nadu, especially for business, tourism, and education purposes. --- ⚙️ Technical Details • Train Number: 12604 • Train Name: Chennai Central Superfast Express • Operator: Southern Railway • Type: Superfast Express • Running Days: Daily • Distance Covered: ~694km • Average Speed: Around 57 km/hr • Maximum Speed: Up to 110 km/h (ICF Rake) • Travel Time: Approximately 12hrs : 15mins 🚄 Traction: Fully electrified route hauled by Arakkonam and Vijayawada WAP-4/ Lalaguda WAG-9 electric locomotives depending on availability. 🛤 Coach Composition The train generally includes 24 CC as below 👇 • 1 HA1 coah(No dedicated first AC) / two 2 Tier AC coaches • Three 3 Tier AC • 12 Sleeper Class coaches • 4 General Unreserved Coaches • 2 SLR luggage car --- 🗺 Route of Train 12604 The train travels across Telangana and Andhra Pradesh before entering Tamil Nadu, passing through important railway divisions and busy passenger corridors. Major stations on the route: •Charlapalli (Start) • Nalgonda • Mirayalaguda • Nadikude Junction • piduguralla • Sattenapalle • Guntur Junction • Tenali Junction • Nidubrolu • Bapatla • Chirala • Ongole • Singarayakonda • Kavali • Nellore • Gudur Junction • Nayadupeta • Sullurupeta • MGR Chennai Central (Destination) Railway Zones & Divisions: SCR and SR . Secunderabad ,Guntur, Vijayawada and Chennai. 💵Fare details : Sleeper (SL) : 430/- 3 tier (3A) : 1110/- 2 tier (2A) : 1550/- First AC (1A) : 2570/- Unreserved (U/R) : 250/- These stations connect several important towns and cities, making the train vital for regional mobility. --- ⭐ Speciality of the Train ✔ Important connection between Hyderabad and Chennai ✔ Serves multiple pilgrimage and business hubs ✔ Runs through scenic costal region and landscapes ✔ Popular among daily commuters and long-distance passengers ✔ One of the reliable overnight travel options between the two cities --- 🎥 About This Vlog In this video you will see: 🚆 Full end-to-end journey coverage 📍 Major stations and halts ⚡ Train speeds and track scenes 🌄 Beautiful route landscapes 🚉 Station arrivals and departures 📹 Real onboard travel experience If you enjoy Indian Railways train vlogs, loco views, and travel journeys, don’t forget to support the channel. Thanks for watching 😍 👍Like | Share | Comment | Subscribe please follow on instagram page : Royalindianrailways More exciting train journey and train vlogs coming soon plz get subscribed #train #indianrailways #trainvlog #travelvlog #trainjourney #scrrailways #southernrailway #mgrchennaicentral #chennaicentral #cinematic #teluguvlogs #wap4 #icf #locomotive #guntur #travel #royalindianrailways #realexperiences #indianrailwayvlog #hyderabad #charlapalli #railfan #rail