MGR Chennai Central–Shivamogga Town Superfast Express

The 12691 / 12692 MGR Chennai Central–Shivamogga Town Superfast Express is an Express train belonging to Indian Railways Southern Railway zone that runs between MGR Chennai Central and Shivamogga Town in India.

MGR Chennai Central–Shivamogga Town Superfast Express

Overview
Service type	Superfast
Locale	Tamil Nadu & Karnataka
Current operator(s)	Southern Railway
Route
Termini	MGR Chennai Central (MAS) Shivamogga Town (SMET)
Stops	14
Distance travelled	631 km (392 mi)
Average journey time	12 hrs 50 mins
Service frequency	Weekly
Train number(s)	12691 / 12692
On-board services
Class(es)	AC First, AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangements	Yes
Sleeping arrangements	Yes
Catering facilities	Available
Observation facilities	Large windows
Baggage facilities	No
Other facilities	Below the seats
Technical
Rolling stock	LHB coach
Track gauge	Broad Gauge
Operating speed	50 km/h (31 mph) average including halts

It operates as train number 12691 from MGR Chennai Central to Shivamogga Town and as train number 12692 in the reverse direction, serving the states of Tamil Nadu & Karnataka .

Service

12691 MGR Chennai Central–Shivamogga Town Superfast Express covers the distance of 631 km (392 mi) in 12 hours 50 mins (50 km/h) and in 12 hours 50 mins as the 12692 Shivamogga Town–MGR Chennai Central Superfast Express (49 km/h).

The average speed of the train is 55 km/h (34 mph).

Route & halts

The 12691 / 12692 MGR Chennai Central–Shivamogga Town Superfast Express runs from MGR Chennai Central via Arakkonam Junction, Sholinghur, Katpadi Junction, Jolarpettai Junction, Bangarapet Junction, Krishnarajapuram, SMVT Bengaluru, Tumkuru, Arsikere, Birur to Shivamogga Town .

Coach composition

The train has standard LHB rakes with a maximum speed of 130 km/h.

• 1 AC First Class
• 3 AC II Tier
• 3 AC III Tier
• 11 Sleeper coaches
• 2 General
• 1 PC Pantry car
• 2 End On Generator van

Loco	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	19	20	21	22	23
	EOG	GEN	H1	A1	A2	A3	B1	B2	S1	S2	S3	PC	S4	S5	S6	S7	S8	S9	S10	S11	GEN	EOG	MT

Traction

As the route is electrified, a Royapuram Loco Shed / Erode Loco Shed-based WAP-7 electric locomotive pulls the train to its destination.

Rake sharing

The train shares its rake with 12669/12670 Ganga Kaveri Express.

External links

• 12691 Chennai Central-Sathya Sai Prasanthi Nilayam Express at India Rail Info
• 12692 Sathya Sai Prasanthi Nilayam-Chennai Central Express at India Rail Info