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About 12616\/15 Grand Trunk Express<\/strong><\/h1>\n

Overview of train 12615\/16 Grand Trunk Express<\/b><\/p>\n

Looking online to get an insight or grab some rail information related to train 12615 or 12616 Grand Trunk express? Famous and reckoned all around as G.T. Express. It is been a daily running superfast express train been managed by Indian Railways. Known to be running in between Chennai Central and Delhi Sarai Rohilla station. Recognized as one of the oldest trains running in India, this historic train passes through the states of Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Telangana, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Delhi.<\/p>\n

Composed with 24 coaches in total, it constitutes 1 AC I class cum AC II tier, 13 III tier sleeper, 2 AC II tier, 3 AC III tier, 1 pantry car and 4 general or unreserved coaches. The total distance that is been covered by the express is 2181 km and the average running speed of G.T. express is 61.78 km\/hour. Aside from this, the total time taken by the train in covering the distance is about 35 hours and 5 minutes of time span. The route of the train is fully electrified and it takes halts at about 34 stoppages in between the excursion.<\/p>\n

A Brief about 12615\/16 Grand Trunk Express<\/b><\/h2>\n

Want to get rail info about 12615\/16 Grand Trunk Express? Commonly famous all around as G.T. Express. It is been categorized as a daily running superfast express train. It belonging to Indian Railways and is running in between Delhi Sarai Rohilla station and Chennai Central station across the country. Recognized as one of the historic and oldest trains running across the country. It is been operating with two train numbers that is 12615 and 12616. Adding to this, it is supposed to be crossing states of Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Telangana, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Delhi.<\/p>\n

As per the record, the express is fully electrified and takes about 34 stoppages in between the journey. As per the time table scheduled, train 12615 departs from Chennai Central station at 7:15 PM and reaches Delhi Sarai Rohilla station on third day of the journey at 6:30 AM. On the other side, train 12616 departs from Delhi Sarai Rohilla station at 6:40 PM and reaches Chennai Central station on third day of the journey at 6:15 AM. Operated and managed as per Southern Railways, it has average proven record for punctuality and cleanliness. The food served to passengers through pantry services are also kind of average.<\/p>\n

Highlights of <\/strong>Grand Trunk<\/strong> Express –<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n<\/colgroup>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Train details<\/td>\nFacilities Onboard<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Travel Time:<\/td>\n35h 15m<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Halts:<\/td>\n40<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Distance:<\/td>\n2184 km<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Avg Speed:<\/td>\n62 km\/hr<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cleanliness:<\/td>\nExcellent<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Punctuality:<\/td>\nGood<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
E-Catering<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Ticket availability:<\/td>\nGood<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mobile\/Laptop Charger<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

The Journey Took 104 Hours;<\/strong><\/em><\/h4>\n

The train was introduced in 1929 to run between Peshawar, now in Pakistan, and Mangalore. The historic route passed through New Delhi and Madras. The route was curtailed later from Lahore (now in Pakistan) to Mettupalayam, near Coimbatore. The Peshawar-Mangalore run used to take 104 hours. The train now runs from Delhi to Chennai. The G.T. Express usually has 24 coaches including one AC first class cum AC II tier coach, 2 AC two-tier coaches, 3 AC three-tier coaches, 13 three-tier sleeper coaches, four general\/ unreserved coaches and a pantry.<\/p>\n

Average Food;<\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/h4>\n

The 12615 G.T. Express departs from Chennai Central station at 7.15 pm and reaches New Delhi at 6.30 am on the day after next. The 12616 G.T. Express leaves New Delhi at 6.40 pm and reaches Chennai Central at 6.15 am on the third day. Now operated by the Southern Railway, the train gets average marks for cleanliness. Its punctuality in running is good. The food served aboard the train is also average.<\/p>\n

12616\/Grand Trunk Express Route, Schedule & Time Table \u2013<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
STATION<\/th>\nARR<\/th>\nDEP<\/th>\nHALT<\/th>\nDAY<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
New Delhi(NDLS)<\/a><\/th>\norigin<\/td>\n18:40<\/td>\norigin<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mathura Junction(MTJ)<\/a><\/th>\n20:40<\/td>\n20:45<\/td>\n5<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Raja Ki Mandi(RKM)<\/a><\/th>\n21:19<\/td>\n21:21<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Agra Cantt.(AGC)<\/a><\/th>\n21:35<\/td>\n21:40<\/td>\n5<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dholpur Junction(DHO)<\/a><\/th>\n22:28<\/td>\n22:30<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Morena(MRA)<\/a><\/th>\n22:55<\/td>\n22:57<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Gwalior Junction(GWL)<\/a><\/th>\n23:26<\/td>\n23:31<\/td>\n5<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Jhansi Junction(JHS)<\/a><\/th>\n00:55<\/td>\n01:05<\/td>\n10<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Bina Junction(BINA)<\/a><\/th>\n03:15<\/td>\n03:20<\/td>\n5<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Ganj Basoda(BAQ)<\/a><\/th>\n03:52<\/td>\n03:54<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Vidisha(BHS)<\/a><\/th>\n04:23<\/td>\n04:25<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Bhopal Junction(BPL)<\/a><\/th>\n05:25<\/td>\n05:30<\/td>\n5<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
HabibGanj(HBJ)<\/a><\/th>\n05:42<\/td>\n05:44<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Hoshangabad(HBD)<\/a><\/th>\n06:53<\/td>\n06:55<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Itarsi Junction(ET)<\/a><\/th>\n07:25<\/td>\n07:35<\/td>\n10<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Ghoradongri(GDYA)<\/a><\/th>\n08:28<\/td>\n08:30<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dharakhoh(DHQ)<\/a><\/th>\n08:43<\/td>\n08:45<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Maramjhiri(MJY)<\/a><\/th>\n09:04<\/td>\n09:06<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Betul(BZU)<\/a><\/th>\n09:15<\/td>\n09:18<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Amla Junction(AMLA)<\/a><\/th>\n09:42<\/td>\n09:45<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Pandhurna(PAR)<\/a><\/th>\n10:41<\/td>\n10:43<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Narkher Junction(NRKR)<\/a><\/th>\n10:59<\/td>\n11:01<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Nagpur Junction(NGP)<\/a><\/th>\n12:20<\/td>\n12:30<\/td>\n10<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sewagram Junction(SEGM)<\/a><\/th>\n13:32<\/td>\n13:34<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Hinganghat(HGT)<\/a><\/th>\n14:02<\/td>\n14:04<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Chandrapur(CD)<\/a><\/th>\n15:08<\/td>\n15:11<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Balharshah Junction(BPQ)<\/a><\/th>\n15:55<\/td>\n16:05<\/td>\n10<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sirpur Kaghaznagar(SKZR)<\/a><\/th>\n16:54<\/td>\n16:55<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Bellampalli(BPA)<\/a><\/th>\n17:31<\/td>\n17:32<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Manchiryal(MCI)<\/a><\/th>\n17:48<\/td>\n17:49<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Ramagundam(RDM)<\/a><\/th>\n17:59<\/td>\n18:00<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Warangal(WL)<\/a><\/th>\n19:30<\/td>\n19:35<\/td>\n5<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Khammam(KMT)<\/a><\/th>\n21:20<\/td>\n21:22<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Vijayawada Junction(BZA)<\/a><\/th>\n23:15<\/td>\n23:20<\/td>\n5<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Tenali Junction(TEL)<\/a><\/th>\n23:48<\/td>\n23:49<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Bapatla(BPP)<\/a><\/th>\n00:21<\/td>\n00:22<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Chirala(CLX)<\/a><\/th>\n00:33<\/td>\n00:34<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Ongole(OGL)<\/a><\/th>\n01:17<\/td>\n01:18<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Nellore(NLR)<\/a><\/th>\n02:34<\/td>\n02:35<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Gudur Junction(GDR)<\/a><\/th>\n03:53<\/td>\n03:55<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Chennai Central(MAS)<\/a><\/th>\n06:20<\/td>\ndestination<\/td>\ndestination<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

12615\/Grand Trunk Express Route, Schedule & Time Table \u2013<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
STATION<\/th>\nARR<\/th>\nDEP<\/th>\nHALT<\/th>\nDAY<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Chennai Central(MAS)<\/a><\/th>\norigin<\/td>\n19:15<\/td>\norigin<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Gudur Junction(GDR)<\/a><\/th>\n21:28<\/td>\n21:30<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Nellore(NLR)<\/a><\/th>\n21:44<\/td>\n21:45<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Ongole(OGL)<\/a><\/th>\n23:08<\/td>\n23:10<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Chirala(CLX)<\/a><\/th>\n23:48<\/td>\n23:50<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Bapatla(BPP)<\/a><\/th>\n00:12<\/td>\n00:13<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Tenali Junction(TEL)<\/a><\/th>\n00:44<\/td>\n00:45<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Vijayawada Junction(BZA)<\/a><\/th>\n01:45<\/td>\n01:55<\/td>\n10<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Khammam(KMT)<\/a><\/th>\n03:18<\/td>\n03:20<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Warangal(WL)<\/a><\/th>\n04:58<\/td>\n05:00<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Ramagundam(RDM)<\/a><\/th>\n06:19<\/td>\n06:20<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Manchiryal(MCI)<\/a><\/th>\n06:33<\/td>\n06:34<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sirpur Kaghaznagar(SKZR)<\/a><\/th>\n07:23<\/td>\n07:25<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Balharshah Junction(BPQ)<\/a><\/th>\n08:45<\/td>\n08:55<\/td>\n10<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Chandrapur(CD)<\/a><\/th>\n09:13<\/td>\n09:15<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Hinganghat(HGT)<\/a><\/th>\n10:17<\/td>\n10:18<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sewagram Junction(SEGM)<\/a><\/th>\n10:59<\/td>\n11:00<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Nagpur Junction(NGP)<\/a><\/th>\n12:20<\/td>\n12:25<\/td>\n5<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Narkher Junction(NRKR)<\/a><\/th>\n13:30<\/td>\n13:31<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Pandhurna(PAR)<\/a><\/th>\n13:49<\/td>\n13:50<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Teegaon(TEO)<\/a><\/th>\n13:58<\/td>\n14:00<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Chichonda(CCD)<\/a><\/th>\n14:20<\/td>\n14:22<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Amla Junction(AMLA)<\/a><\/th>\n14:55<\/td>\n14:57<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Betul(BZU)<\/a><\/th>\n15:16<\/td>\n15:17<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Ghoradongri(GDYA)<\/a><\/th>\n15:58<\/td>\n15:59<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Itarsi Junction(ET)<\/a><\/th>\n17:15<\/td>\n17:20<\/td>\n5<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Hoshangabad(HBD)<\/a><\/th>\n17:38<\/td>\n17:40<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
HabibGanj(HBJ)<\/a><\/th>\n18:45<\/td>\n18:47<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Bhopal Junction(BPL)<\/a><\/th>\n19:15<\/td>\n19:25<\/td>\n10<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Vidisha(BHS)<\/a><\/th>\n19:59<\/td>\n20:01<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Ganj Basoda(BAQ)<\/a><\/th>\n20:32<\/td>\n20:34<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Bina Junction(BINA)<\/a><\/th>\n21:25<\/td>\n21:30<\/td>\n5<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Jhansi Junction(JHS)<\/a><\/th>\n23:28<\/td>\n23:40<\/td>\n12<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Gwalior Junction(GWL)<\/a><\/th>\n00:50<\/td>\n00:55<\/td>\n5<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Morena(MRA)<\/a><\/th>\n01:20<\/td>\n01:22<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dholpur Junction(DHO)<\/a><\/th>\n01:51<\/td>\n01:53<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Agra Cantt.(AGC)<\/a><\/th>\n02:45<\/td>\n02:50<\/td>\n5<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Raja Ki Mandi(RKM)<\/a><\/th>\n02:58<\/td>\n03:00<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mathura Junction(MTJ)<\/a><\/th>\n03:45<\/td>\n03:50<\/td>\n5<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Faridabad(FDB)<\/a><\/th>\n05:18<\/td>\n05:20<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Hazrat Nizamuddin(NZM)<\/a><\/th>\n06:00<\/td>\n06:02<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
New Delhi(NDLS)<\/a><\/th>\n06:30<\/td>\ndestination<\/td>\ndestination<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

12616\/15\u00a0Grand Trunk Express Fare and Coach Position Seat Map<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Planning to travel in Grand Trunk express? It is been running every day in between Delhi Sarai Rohilla station and Chennai Central. It is operating with train numbers 12615 and 12616. The distance travelled by the train is 2181 kms. Running with an average operating speed of 61.78 km\/hour, it takes about 35 hours and 5 minutes of time to complete the journey. As scheduled in the time table, train 12615 leaves Chennai Central daily at 07:15 hours and reaches Delhi Sarai Rohilla station on third day at 06:30 hours. Other side, train 12616 leaves Delhi Sarai Rohilla station at 06:40 hours and reaches Chennai Central at 06:15 hours on third day.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The fare of a person who is been planning to travel in Grand Trunk express in general quota will be 5,190 in 1A, 3,005 in 2A, 2,050 in 3A, 780 in SL and 440 in GN. In tatkal quota, the fare changes to 3,530 in 2A, 2,470 in 3A, and 980 in SL. Comprised with 24 coaches in total, it has first class AC, AC II tier, AC III tier, sleeper class and general unreserved class of travel. In S8 coach, the seats are 20, 21, 22 and 24. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Train Coach Position And Seat Layout Sleeper Class:-<\/strong><\/h5>\n
Second Tire AC Coach(2A):-\u00a0<\/strong><\/h6>\n

Seeking online for updates related to second Tier AC coach position, seat map layout and coach position in the famous Grand Trunk express? Here, you will get relevant information to the same. The daily running superfast train that is Grand trunk express is been heading in between Delhi Sarai Rohilla station and Chennai Central junction in India and operates with train numbers 12615 and 12616 from both sides. Considering the coach composition in total, it has 24 coaches involving first class AC, second tier AC, third tier AC, sleeper class and general unreserved ones.<\/p>\n

Even, there is a pantry car attached in the train and as per the wishes, passengers can even seek for hot and fresh e-catering onboard food meal services in the train and satisfy their hunger pangs at pretty decent prices. To understand about the coach position of any of the class, it is wiser to first do have a look at the seat map of the respective coach and then grab details as per the map. In second tier AC coach, if you look, there are 4 berths allocated in every one of them and each one of them is been distinguished with the help of different colours.<\/p>\n

So, do access the respective coach, and with the help of seat number, grab more details about the location where you are going to sit at the time of travel. Also, enjoy your journey to the core by ordering quality and fresh food meals in the same been ordered from e-catering service provider firms like Travel Khana at cost efficient rates.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Third AC coach(3A):-\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/h6>\n

Grand Trunk Express, a superfast train operating with Numbers 12616 and 12615, runs daily between Chennai Central and Delhi Sarai Rohilla Station. It takes about 35 hours to cover a distance of about 2181km. It is one of the oldest trains belonging to pre-independence era.It comprises 1 coach of AC First Class- cum- AC 2-tier, 3 coaches of AC 2 tier, 2 coaches of AC 3 -tier, 13 sleeper class coaches, 1 pantry car, 2 coaches of General Class and 2 coaches of Luggage-cum-brake.<\/p>\n

Third Tier AC Coaches (3A) are fully air-conditioned with 63 berths. It is much better and more comfortable than the\u00a0non\u00a0AC sleeper class but little less than the AC 2 tier coach. The ticket price for this coach is less than AC 2 tier but higher than the sleeper class. The arrangement of berths in these compartments is more or less like the two-tier AC coach (2A). The basic differences between 3A and 2A are as follows:<\/p>\n