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]

Chennai–Thiruvananthapuram Superfast Express
Overview
Service typeSuperfast
StatusOperating
LocaleKerala and Tamil Nadu
First service30 May 2006
Current operator(s)Southern Railway Zone, Indian Railways
Route
TerminiThiruvananthapuram
Chennai
Stops19
Distance travelled918 km (570 mi)
Average journey time16 hours, 10 minutes
Service frequencyDaily
Train number(s)12695 / 12696
On-board services
Class(es)AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, sleeper class, unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesNo pantry car
Observation facilitiesLarge windows in all carriages
Baggage facilitiesBelow the seats
Technical
Rolling stockTwo
Track gaugeBroad
Operating speed55 km/h (34 mph) average including halts

Coach composition

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The train has standard LHB coach with max speed of 120 km/h (75 mph). The train consists of 23 coaches:

As with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.

Timings

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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 :-

References

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  1. ^ "The Hindu images". Archived from the original on 29 September 2011. Retrieved 2011-03-21.
  2. ^ "12695/M.G.R Chennai Central - Thiruvananthapuram Central SF Express". India Rail Info. Retrieved 14 June 2021.