Chennai–Thiruvananthapuram Superfast Express
Chennai–Thiruvananthapuram Superfast Express (Train number: 12695 /12696) is a daily superfast train connecting Chennai to Thiruvananthapuram. The train was introduced on 30 May 2006[1] and runs daily from Chennai Central to Thiruvananthapuram Central.[2]
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Superfast |
| Status | Operating |
| Locale | Kerala and Tamil Nadu |
| First service | 30 May 2006 |
| Current operator(s) | Southern Railway Zone, Indian Railways |
| Route | |
| Termini | Thiruvananthapuram Chennai |
| Stops | 19 |
| Distance travelled | 918 km (570 mi) |
| Average journey time | 16 hours, 10 minutes |
| Service frequency | Daily |
| Train number(s) | 12695 / 12696 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, sleeper class, unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | No pantry car |
| Observation facilities | Large windows in all carriages |
| Baggage facilities | Below the seats |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | Two |
| Track gauge | Broad |
| Operating speed | 55 km/h (34 mph) average including halts |
Coach composition
The train has standard ICF coach with max speed of 110 km/h (68 mph). The train consists of 22 coaches:
- 1 AC 2 tier
- 6 AC 3 tier
- 10 Sleeper class
- 1 Pantry car
- 2 Unreserved/General
- 2 Seating cum luggage rake
As with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.
Timings
MGR Chennai Central (15:25 PM) → Thiruvananthapuram Central (07:35 AM)
Thiruvananthapuram Central (17:20 PM) → MGR Chennai Central (10:00 AM)
The important halts on this route are :-
- Thiruvananthapuram Central
- Varkala
- Kollam Junction
- Kayamkulam Junction
- Mavelikara
- Chengannur
- Tiruvalla
- Changanasseri
- Kottayam
- Ernakulam Town
- Thrissur
- Palakkad Junction
- Coimbatore Junction
- Tiruppur
- Erode Junction
- Salem Junction
- Jolarpettai Junction
- Vaniyambadi
- Katpadi Junction
- Arakkonam Junction
- MGR Chennai Central
References
- "The Hindu images". Archived from the original on 29 September 2011. Retrieved 2011-03-21.
- "12695/M.G.R Chennai Central - Thiruvananthapuram Central SF Express". India Rail Info. Retrieved 14 June 2021.
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