Chennai–Thiruvananthapuram Superfast Express
| Chennai–Thiruvananthapuram Superfast Express | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Service type | Inter-city rail |
| Status | Operating |
| Locale | Kerala and Tamil Nadu |
| Current operator(s) | Southern Railway Zone, Indian Railways |
| Route | |
| Start | Thiruvananthapuram |
| Stops | 19 |
| End | Chennai |
| Distance travelled | 918 km (570 mi) |
| Average journey time | 16 hours, 10 minutes |
| Service frequency | Daily |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | Sleeper and air conditioned |
| Seating arrangements | Indian Rail standard |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | Pantry |
| Observation facilities | Large windows in all carriages |
| Baggage facilities | Below the seats |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | Two |
| Track gauge | Broad |
Chennai – Thiruvananthapuram Superfast Express is a superfast train connecting Chennai to Thiruvananthapuram.[1] The train was introduced in 30 May 2006[2] and runs daily from Chennai Central to Thiruvananthapuram Central.
Coaches
- 2 2-tier AC coaches
- 4 3-tier AC coaches
- 12 second class sleeper coaches
- 5 General Compartment
Timings
As per the numbering system of the Indian Railways, the train has been currently assigned the number 12695 for the down direction (Chennai central -Thiruvananthapuram central) and 12696 for the up direction (Thiruvananthapuram Central - Chennai central). In the downward direction, the train departs at 15.25 hours and reaches Thiruvananthapuram at 07.35 hours next day. In the upward direction, the train departs at 17.20 hours and reaches Chennai at 10.00 hours.
Number and Nomenclature
This train is assigned 12695 number in the Chennai - Thiruvananthapuram direction and 12696 number in the Thiruvananthapuram - Chennai direction. It is the only daily train (except Janashatabdi) in Kerala which skips Aluva (AWY).
Major Stoppages
- Thiruvananthapuram
- Kollam
- Kayamkulam
- Mavelikara
- Chengannur
- Tiruvalla
- Changanassery
- Kottayam
- Ernakulam
- Thrissur
- Palakkad
- Coimbatore
- Tiruppur
- Erode
- Salem
- Jolarpettai
- Vaniyambadi
- Katpadi
- Arakkonam
- Chennai Central