12642 Thirukkural SF Express

Train Information

Key information for 12642 Thirukkural SF Express
Train number12642
Train nameThirukkural SF Express
Train typeSUPERFAST
Source stationHAZRAT NIZAMUDDIN JN (NZM)
Departure05:20 · Day 1
Destination stationKANNIYAKUMARI (CAPE)
Arrival04:05 · Day 3
Total distance2,919 km
Journey duration46 hours 45 minutes
Scheduled stations23
Intermediate stops21
Railway zoneNorthern Railway (NR)
DivisionDelhi (DLI)
Running daysMonday, Saturday
Travel classes2A, 3A, SL, GEN

Train 12642 Thirukkural SF Express is a SUPERFAST type train operated by Indian Railways. It departs from HAZRAT NIZAMUDDIN JN at 5:20 AM. It arrives at its destination, KANNIYAKUMARI on Day 3 at 4:05 AM, covering a total distance of 2,919 km in 46 hours 45 minutes, with 21 intermediate scheduled stops.

Train 12642 Thirukkural SF Express runs on Monday, Saturday and offers travel classes 2A, 3A, SL, GEN. The train is operated by the Delhi division of the Northern Railway zone of Indian Railways.

Train Route and Timetable

Station-wise route and timetable for 12642 Thirukkural SF Express
StopStation codeStation nameJourney dayArrivalDepartureHaltDistance
1NZMHAZRAT NIZAMUDDIN JNDay 1Source05:200 km
2AGCAGRA CANTT JNDay 108:0008:055 min187 km
3VGLJVIRANGANA LAKSHMIBAI JHANSI JNDay 111:2511:338 min404 km
4BPLBHOPAL JNDay 115:3015:4010 min693 km
5ETITARSI JNDay 117:2517:305 min785 km
6BZUBETULDay 119:3319:352 min892 km
7NGPNAGPUR JNDay 122:2022:255 min1,080 km
8BPQBALHARSHAHDay 201:4501:505 min1,289 km
9BZAVIJAYAWADA JNDay 208:2508:3510 min1,743 km
10GDRGUDUR JNDay 213:0313:052 min2,036 km
11MSCHENNAI EGMOREDay 215:5516:1015 min2,177 km
12TBMTAMBARAMDay 216:3516:372 min2,202 km
13CGLCHENGALPATTU JNDay 217:0317:052 min2,233 km
14VMVILLUPURAM JNDay 218:5318:552 min2,336 km
15VRIVRIDDHACHALAM JNDay 219:3619:382 min2,390 km
16TPJTIRUCHCHIRAPPALLI JN.Day 221:2521:305 min2,513 km
17DGDINDIGUL JNDay 222:3022:355 min2,606 km
18MDUMADURAI JNDay 223:4523:505 min2,673 km
19VPTVIRUDUNAGAR JNDay 300:2300:252 min2,717 km
20SRTSATURDay 300:4300:452 min2,743 km
21TENTIRUNELVELI JNDay 302:1002:155 min2,830 km
22NCJNAGERCOIL JNDay 303:2003:233 min2,903 km
23CAPEKANNIYAKUMARIDay 304:05Destination2,919 km

Train 12642 Thirukkural SF Express starts its journey from HAZRAT NIZAMUDDIN JN and terminates at KANNIYAKUMARI. The scheduled station sequence is: HAZRAT NIZAMUDDIN JN, AGRA CANTT JN, VIRANGANA LAKSHMIBAI JHANSI JN, BHOPAL JN, ITARSI JN, BETUL, NAGPUR JN, BALHARSHAH, VIJAYAWADA JN, GUDUR JN, CHENNAI EGMORE, TAMBARAM, CHENGALPATTU JN, VILLUPURAM JN, VRIDDHACHALAM JN, TIRUCHCHIRAPPALLI JN., DINDIGUL JN, MADURAI JN, VIRUDUNAGAR JN, SATUR, TIRUNELVELI JN, NAGERCOIL JN, KANNIYAKUMARI.

Coach Position and Composition

12642 Thirukkural SF Express indicative coach position

Locomotive: ENG / LOCO (shown separately from coach numbering).

  1. Position 01EOG
  2. Position 02GEN
  3. Position 03GEN
  4. Position 04S1
  5. Position 05S2
  6. Position 06S3
  7. Position 07S4
  8. Position 08S5
  9. Position 09PC
  10. Position 10S6
  11. Position 11S7
  12. Position 12B1
  13. Position 13B2
  14. Position 14B3
  15. Position 15B4
  16. Position 16B5
  17. Position 17A1
  18. Position 18GEN
  19. Position 19GEN
  20. Position 20EOG
  21. Position 21VP
  22. Position 22VP
Coach positionCoach code
01EOG
02GEN
03GEN
04S1
05S2
06S3
07S4
08S5
09PC
10S6
11S7
12B1
13B2
14B3
15B4
16B5
17A1
18GEN
19GEN
20EOG
21VP
22VP

Note: The coach position may change due to various circumstances.

Train Fare and Ticket Prices

Estimated class-wise fares for 12642 Thirukkural SF Express in Indian Rupees (INR)

ClassAvailable fare details
2AAC 2 Tier
Adult fare
₹3,730
Child fare
₹1,865
Adult Tatkal fare
₹4,255
Child Tatkal fare
₹2,390
3AAC 3 Tier
Adult fare
₹2,590
Child fare
₹1,305
Adult Tatkal fare
₹3,010
Child Tatkal fare
₹1,725
SLSleeper
Adult fare
₹1,045
Child fare
₹560
Adult Tatkal fare
₹1,245
Child Tatkal fare
₹770
GNGeneral
Adult fare
₹515
Child fare
₹265

Actual booking prices may vary depending on the date of journey, availability, quota, applicable charges and railway updates. Verify the current fare through official Indian Railways booking channels before booking.

Frequently Asked Questions

What time does this train depart from its originating station?

Train 12642 Thirukkural SF Express departs from HAZRAT NIZAMUDDIN JN at 5:20 AM.

What is the final destination of this train?

Train 12642 Thirukkural SF Express terminates at KANNIYAKUMARI (CAPE).

What is the coach position of this train?

Train 12642 Thirukkural SF Express has the following coach composition: ENG-EOG-GEN-GEN-S1-S2-S3-S4-S5-PC-S6-S7-B1-B2-B3-B4-B5-A1-GEN-GEN-EOG-VP-VP.

What is the total travel distance of this train?

Train 12642 Thirukkural SF Express covers a total distance of 2,919 km.

On which days does this train operate?

Train 12642 Thirukkural SF Express operates on Monday, Saturday.

How many stations does this train stop at along its route?

Train 12642 Thirukkural SF Express has 21 intermediate scheduled stops between its originating and terminating stations.

Which travel classes are available on this train?

Train 12642 Thirukkural SF Express offers the following travel classes: 2A, 3A, SL, GEN.