Chennai–Thiruvananthapuram Superfast Express
Chennai–Thiruvananthapuram Superfast Express 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 | |
| Start | Thiruvananthapuram |
| Stops | 19 |
| End | Chennai |
| 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 coaches 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
It leaves Trivandrum at 17:20 pm and reaches Chennai central at next day around 10:00 am.
It leaves at 15:25 pm from Chennai Central and reaches Trivandrum around 7:35 am.
References
- "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 29 September 2011. Retrieved 2011-03-21.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - "12695/M.G.R Chennai Central - Thiruvananthapuram Central SF Express". India Rail Info. Retrieved 14 June 2021.
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