Coimbatore–Chennai Central Superfast Express

Coimbatore–Chennai Central Superfast express (Train Nos 12681/12682) is a weekly express train run by Indian Railways between Coimbatore city Junction and Chennai Central.

Coimbatore–Chennai Central Superfast Express
Overview
Service typeExpress
LocaleTamil Nadu
Current operator(s)Southern Railways
Route
TerminiCoimbatore city Junction
Chennai Central
Stops5
Distance travelled496 km (308 mi)
Average journey time8 hours 10 minutes
Service frequencyWeekly
Train number(s)12681/12682
On-board services
Class(es)Sleeper, A/C sleeper
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesNo
Technical
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed60 km/h (37 mph) average with halts
Route map
Cheran Express (MAS - CBE) Route map

Service

The train starts on Fridays from Coimbatore and on Saturdays from Chennai Central, covering the total distance of 496 kilometres (308 mi) in approximately 8 hours.[1][2][3]

Schedule

Train numberStation codeDeparture stationDeparture timeDeparture dayArrival stationArrival timeArrival day
12681MASChennai Central10:30 PMSaturdayCoimbatore Junction6:60 AMSunday
12682CBECoimbatore Junction11:30 PMFridayChennai Central7:20 AMSaturday

Route and stations

This train passes through five intermediate stations: Tiruppur, Erode, Salem, Katpadi and Arakkonam.

Halt

All stops for 12681; runs only on Saturday

Station codeStation nameTimeDistanceDay
MASChennai Central10:30 PM (source)ODay 1
AJJArakkonam Junction11:28 PM69Day 1
KPDKatpadi Junction12:18 AM130Day 2
SASalem Junction3:08 AM334Day 2
EDErode Junction4:05 AM396Day 2
TUPTiruppur4:38 AM446Day 2
CBECoimbatore Junction6:40 AM (destination)497Day 2

All stops for 12682; runs only on Friday

Station codeStation nameTimeDistanceDay
CBECoimbatore Junction11:30 PM (source)0Day 1
TUPTiruppur11:55 PM51Day 1
EDErode Junction12:45 AM101Day 2
SASalem Junction1:40 AM164Day 2
KPDKatpadi Junction4:53 AM367Day 2
AJJArakkonam Junction5:43 AM428Day 2
PERPerambur6:33 AM491Day 2
MASChennai Central7:20 AM (destination)497Day 2

Rake sharing

The Coimbatore–Chennai Central express has a rake sharing arrangement with the (Train No 12647/12648) Kongu Express.

LOCO

The train is pulled by WAP-4 from Erode or Arakkonam.

Coach composition

The train has standard ICF rakes with a maximum speed of 110 kmph.

  • 1 AC II tier
  • 2 AC III tier
  • 14 sleeper coaches
  • 3 general
  • 2 second-class luggage/parcel van
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References


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