Tamil Nadu Express: once a jewel in the crown of Southern Railway, now overshadowed

The Tamil Nadu Express, connecting Madras (now Chennai) with the national capital, was one of the three fastest trains in the country alongside the Delhi-Kolkata and Delhi-Mumbai Rajdhani Expresses. Painted in sleek Red and Yellow, it covered 2,188 km in less than 30 hours with stops only at Vijayawada, Nagpur, Bhopal, Jhansi, adhering to strict guidelines to maintain its speed and efficiency. The train was known for its fast and efficient service, providing a quick and reliable connection between Chennai and Delhi.

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