Chennai–Palakkad Superfast Express

The 22651/22652 MGR Chennai Central - Palakkad Superfast Express is a daily express train between MGR Chennai Central (MAS) and Palakkad Junction railway station (PGT) by Southern Railways via Palani. This is the only train that connects Palani, Udumalaipettai & Pollachi with the state capital Chennai. The train covers a distance of 672 km at an average speed of 57 km/h.

History
Initially, the train ran between Chennai Central and Palani. It was later extended up to Pollachi Junction as a special train between Palani and Pollachi. In 2017, the train was further extended up to Palakkad Junction, thus serving two states - Tamil Nadu and Kerala.

Route
The train operates from Chennai Central to Palakkad Junction via Tiruvallur, Arakkonam Jn, Katpadi, Jolarpettai, Morappur, Salem Jn, Rasipuram, Namakkal, Mohanur, Karur Jn, Dindigul Jn, Akkaraipatti, Oddanchatram, Chatrapatti, Palani, Udumalpet, Pollachi Jn and Palakkad Town.

Timings
This train is a daily service train with the following departures and arrivals at some of these stations:-

Coach composition
It runs with ICF-CBC coaches.
 * 1 AC First Class
 * 2 AC Two Tier
 * 2 AC Three Tier
 * 11 Sleeper coaches
 * 1 Non-AC Sitting coach
 * 2 General Unreserved
 * 2 Second-class Luggage/parcel van

Traction
Since the train runs on a fully electrified route, a WAP-7 locomotive of Erode shed or a WAP-4 locomotive if Arakkonam shed hauls the train throughout its journey.