12689 MGR Chennai Ctrl - Kanniyakumari SF Express

Train Information

Key information for 12689 MGR Chennai Ctrl - Kanniyakumari SF Express
Train number12689
Train nameMGR Chennai Ctrl - Kanniyakumari SF Express
Train typeSUPERFAST
Source stationPURATCHI THALAIVAR DR. MGR CTL (MAS)
Departure19:00 · Day 1
Destination stationKANNIYAKUMARI (CAPE)
Arrival10:45 · Day 2
Total distance905 km
Journey duration15 hours 45 minutes
Scheduled stations19
Intermediate stops17
Railway zoneSouthern Railway (SR)
DivisionChennai (MAS)
Running daysFriday
Travel classes2A, 3A, SL, GEN

Train 12689 MGR Chennai Ctrl - Kanniyakumari SF Express is a SUPERFAST type train operated by Indian Railways. It departs from PURATCHI THALAIVAR DR. MGR CTL at 7:00 PM. It arrives at its destination, KANNIYAKUMARI on Day 2 at 10:45 AM, covering a total distance of 905 km in 15 hours 45 minutes, with 17 intermediate scheduled stops.

Train 12689 MGR Chennai Ctrl - Kanniyakumari SF Express runs on Friday and offers travel classes 2A, 3A, SL, GEN. The train is operated by the Chennai division of the Southern Railway zone of Indian Railways.

Train Route and Timetable

Station-wise route and timetable for 12689 MGR Chennai Ctrl - Kanniyakumari SF Express
StopStation codeStation nameJourney dayArrivalDepartureHaltDistance
1MASPURATCHI THALAIVAR DR. MGR CTLDay 1Source19:000 km
2AJJARAKKONAM JNDay 119:5820:002 min69 km
3KPDKATPADI JNDay 120:4820:502 min130 km
4JTJJOLARPETTAI JNDay 122:0822:102 min214 km
5TPTTIRUPATTUR JNDay 122:1922:201 min225 km
6MAPMORAPPURDay 122:5422:551 min272 km
7SASALEM JNDay 200:1500:2510 min339 km
8NMKLNAMAKKALDay 201:0401:051 min390 km
9KRRKARUR JNDay 201:4301:452 min424 km
10TPJTIRUCHCHIRAPPALLI JN.Day 203:3503:405 min500 km
11DGDINDIGUL JNDay 204:3704:403 min594 km
12KQNKODAIKANAL ROADDay 204:5805:002 min620 km
13MDUMADURAI JNDay 205:4005:455 min660 km
14VPTVIRUDUNAGAR JNDay 206:1806:202 min703 km
15SRTSATURDay 206:3806:402 min730 km
16CVPKOVILPATTIDay 206:5807:002 min751 km
17TENTIRUNELVELI JNDay 208:1508:205 min816 km
18NCJNAGERCOIL JNDay 209:5009:555 min890 km
19CAPEKANNIYAKUMARIDay 210:45Destination905 km

Train 12689 MGR Chennai Ctrl - Kanniyakumari SF Express starts its journey from PURATCHI THALAIVAR DR. MGR CTL and terminates at KANNIYAKUMARI. The scheduled station sequence is: PURATCHI THALAIVAR DR. MGR CTL, ARAKKONAM JN, KATPADI JN, JOLARPETTAI JN, TIRUPATTUR JN, MORAPPUR, SALEM JN, NAMAKKAL, KARUR JN, TIRUCHCHIRAPPALLI JN., DINDIGUL JN, KODAIKANAL ROAD, MADURAI JN, VIRUDUNAGAR JN, SATUR, KOVILPATTI, TIRUNELVELI JN, NAGERCOIL JN, KANNIYAKUMARI.

Coach Position and Composition

12689 MGR Chennai Ctrl - Kanniyakumari SF Express indicative coach position

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

  1. Position 01SLRD
  2. Position 02GEN
  3. Position 03GEN
  4. Position 04S11
  5. Position 05S10
  6. Position 06S9
  7. Position 07S8
  8. Position 08S7
  9. Position 09S6
  10. Position 10S5
  11. Position 11S4
  12. Position 12S3
  13. Position 13S2
  14. Position 14S1
  15. Position 15B5
  16. Position 16B4
  17. Position 17B3
  18. Position 18B2
  19. Position 19B1
  20. Position 20A2
  21. Position 21A1
  22. Position 22GEN
  23. Position 23GEN
  24. Position 24SLRD
Coach positionCoach code
01SLRD
02GEN
03GEN
04S11
05S10
06S9
07S8
08S7
09S6
10S5
11S4
12S3
13S2
14S1
15B5
16B4
17B3
18B2
19B1
20A2
21A1
22GEN
23GEN
24SLRD

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

Train Fare and Ticket Prices

Estimated class-wise fares for 12689 MGR Chennai Ctrl - Kanniyakumari SF Express in Indian Rupees (INR)

ClassAvailable fare details
2AAC 2 Tier
Adult fare
₹1,825
Child fare
₹915
Adult Tatkal fare
₹2,340
Child Tatkal fare
₹1,430
3AAC 3 Tier
Adult fare
₹1,300
Child fare
₹660
Adult Tatkal fare
₹1,665
Child Tatkal fare
₹1,020
SLSleeper
Adult fare
₹504
Child fare
₹275
Adult Tatkal fare
₹645
Child Tatkal fare
₹420
GNGeneral
Adult fare
₹245
Child fare
₹130

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 12689 MGR Chennai Ctrl - Kanniyakumari SF Express departs from PURATCHI THALAIVAR DR. MGR CTL at 7:00 PM.

What is the final destination of this train?

Train 12689 MGR Chennai Ctrl - Kanniyakumari SF Express terminates at KANNIYAKUMARI (CAPE).

What is the coach position of this train?

Train 12689 MGR Chennai Ctrl - Kanniyakumari SF Express has the following coach composition: ENG-SLRD-GEN-GEN-S11-S10-S9-S8-S7-S6-S5-S4-S3-S2-S1-B5-B4-B3-B2-B1-A2-A1-GEN-GEN-SLRD.

What is the total travel distance of this train?

Train 12689 MGR Chennai Ctrl - Kanniyakumari SF Express covers a total distance of 905 km.

On which days does this train operate?

Train 12689 MGR Chennai Ctrl - Kanniyakumari SF Express operates on Friday.

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

Train 12689 MGR Chennai Ctrl - Kanniyakumari SF Express has 17 intermediate scheduled stops between its originating and terminating stations.

Which travel classes are available on this train?

Train 12689 MGR Chennai Ctrl - Kanniyakumari SF Express offers the following travel classes: 2A, 3A, SL, GEN.