12696 Thiruvananthapuram Ctrl - M.G.R Chennai Ctrl SF Express

Train Information

Key information for 12696 Thiruvananthapuram Ctrl - M.G.R Chennai Ctrl SF Express
Train number12696
Train nameThiruvananthapuram Ctrl - M.G.R Chennai Ctrl SF Express
Train typeSUPERFAST
Source stationTHIRUVANANTHAPURAM CENTRAL (TVC)
Departure17:15 · Day 1
Destination stationPURATCHI THALAIVAR DR. MGR CTL (MAS)
Arrival10:00 · Day 2
Total distance922 km
Journey duration16 hours 45 minutes
Scheduled stations23
Intermediate stops21
Railway zoneSouthern Railway (SR)
DivisionThiruvananthapuram (TVC)
Running daysDaily
Travel classes1A, 2A, 3A, SL, GEN

Train 12696 Thiruvananthapuram Ctrl - M.G.R Chennai Ctrl SF Express is a SUPERFAST type train operated by Indian Railways. It departs from THIRUVANANTHAPURAM CENTRAL at 5:15 PM. It arrives at its destination, PURATCHI THALAIVAR DR. MGR CTL on Day 2 at 10:00 AM, covering a total distance of 922 km in 16 hours 45 minutes, with 21 intermediate scheduled stops.

Train 12696 Thiruvananthapuram Ctrl - M.G.R Chennai Ctrl SF Express runs on Daily and offers travel classes 1A, 2A, 3A, SL, GEN. The train is operated by the Thiruvananthapuram division of the Southern Railway zone of Indian Railways.

Train Route and Timetable

Station-wise route and timetable for 12696 Thiruvananthapuram Ctrl - M.G.R Chennai Ctrl SF Express
StopStation codeStation nameJourney dayArrivalDepartureHaltDistance
1TVCTHIRUVANANTHAPURAM CENTRALDay 1Source17:150 km
2VAKVARKALADay 117:5017:511 min41 km
3QLNKOLLAM JNDay 118:1218:153 min64 km
4KYJKAYANKULAM JNDay 118:5418:562 min105 km
5MVLKMAVELIKARADay 119:0519:061 min113 km
6CNGRCHENGANNURDay 119:1819:202 min126 km
7TRVLTIRUVALLADay 119:2919:301 min135 km
8CGYCHANGANASSERIDay 119:3919:401 min143 km
9KTYMKOTTAYAMDay 120:0020:055 min160 km
10ERNERNAKULAM TOWNDay 121:2521:305 min220 km
11TCRTHRISURDay 122:3722:403 min291 km
12PGTPALAKKAD JNDay 200:3700:403 min369 km
13CBECOIMBATORE JNDay 201:5702:003 min423 km
14TUPTIRUPPURDay 202:4302:452 min473 km
15EDERODE JNDay 203:3503:405 min524 km
16SASALEM JNDay 204:3004:355 min583 km
17MAPMORAPPURDay 205:2905:301 min650 km
18JTJJOLARPETTAI JNDay 206:3306:352 min708 km
19VNVANIYAMBADIDay 206:4806:502 min723 km
20KPDKATPADI JNDay 207:4007:455 min792 km
21AJJARAKKONAM JNDay 208:3308:352 min852 km
22PERPERAMBURDay 209:2309:252 min915 km
23MASPURATCHI THALAIVAR DR. MGR CTLDay 210:00Destination922 km

Train 12696 Thiruvananthapuram Ctrl - M.G.R Chennai Ctrl SF Express starts its journey from THIRUVANANTHAPURAM CENTRAL and terminates at PURATCHI THALAIVAR DR. MGR CTL. The scheduled station sequence is: THIRUVANANTHAPURAM CENTRAL, VARKALA, KOLLAM JN, KAYANKULAM JN, MAVELIKARA, CHENGANNUR, TIRUVALLA, CHANGANASSERI, KOTTAYAM, ERNAKULAM TOWN, THRISUR, PALAKKAD JN, COIMBATORE JN, TIRUPPUR, ERODE JN, SALEM JN, MORAPPUR, JOLARPETTAI JN, VANIYAMBADI, KATPADI JN, ARAKKONAM JN, PERAMBUR, PURATCHI THALAIVAR DR. MGR CTL.

Coach Position and Composition

12696 Thiruvananthapuram Ctrl - M.G.R Chennai Ctrl SF Express indicative coach position

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

  1. Position 01EOG
  2. Position 02GEN
  3. Position 03GEN
  4. Position 04HA1
  5. Position 05A1
  6. Position 06B1
  7. Position 07B2
  8. Position 08B3
  9. Position 09S1
  10. Position 10S2
  11. Position 11S3
  12. Position 12S4
  13. Position 13S5
  14. Position 14S6
  15. Position 15S7
  16. Position 16S8
  17. Position 17S9
  18. Position 18GEN
  19. Position 19GEN
  20. Position 20SLRD
Coach positionCoach code
01EOG
02GEN
03GEN
04HA1
05A1
06B1
07B2
08B3
09S1
10S2
11S3
12S4
13S5
14S6
15S7
16S8
17S9
18GEN
19GEN
20SLRD

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

Train Fare and Ticket Prices

Estimated class-wise fares for 12696 Thiruvananthapuram Ctrl - M.G.R Chennai Ctrl SF Express in Indian Rupees (INR)

ClassAvailable fare details
1AFirst AC
Adult fare
₹3,115
Child fare
₹1,590
2AAC 2 Tier
Adult fare
₹1,865
Child fare
₹935
Adult Tatkal fare
₹2,390
Child Tatkal fare
₹1,460
3AAC 3 Tier
Adult fare
₹1,330
Child fare
₹670
Adult Tatkal fare
₹1,695
Child Tatkal fare
₹1,040
SLSleeper
Adult fare
₹515
Child fare
₹280
Adult Tatkal fare
₹655
Child Tatkal fare
₹430
GNGeneral
Adult fare
₹250
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 12696 Thiruvananthapuram Ctrl - M.G.R Chennai Ctrl SF Express departs from THIRUVANANTHAPURAM CENTRAL at 5:15 PM.

What is the final destination of this train?

Train 12696 Thiruvananthapuram Ctrl - M.G.R Chennai Ctrl SF Express terminates at PURATCHI THALAIVAR DR. MGR CTL (MAS).

What is the coach position of this train?

Train 12696 Thiruvananthapuram Ctrl - M.G.R Chennai Ctrl SF Express has the following coach composition: ENG-EOG-GEN-GEN-HA1-A1-B1-B2-B3-S1-S2-S3-S4-S5-S6-S7-S8-S9-GEN-GEN-SLRD.

What is the total travel distance of this train?

Train 12696 Thiruvananthapuram Ctrl - M.G.R Chennai Ctrl SF Express covers a total distance of 922 km.

On which days does this train operate?

Train 12696 Thiruvananthapuram Ctrl - M.G.R Chennai Ctrl SF Express operates on Daily.

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

Train 12696 Thiruvananthapuram Ctrl - M.G.R Chennai Ctrl SF Express has 21 intermediate scheduled stops between its originating and terminating stations.

Which travel classes are available on this train?

Train 12696 Thiruvananthapuram Ctrl - M.G.R Chennai Ctrl SF Express offers the following travel classes: 1A, 2A, 3A, SL, GEN.