12697 MGR Chennai Ctrl - Thiruvananthapuram Ctrl Weekly SF Express

Train Information

Key information for 12697 MGR Chennai Ctrl - Thiruvananthapuram Ctrl Weekly SF Express
Train number12697
Train nameMGR Chennai Ctrl - Thiruvananthapuram Ctrl Weekly SF Express
Train typeSUPERFAST
Source stationPURATCHI THALAIVAR DR. MGR CTL (MAS)
Departure15:10 · Day 1
Destination stationTHIRUVANANTHAPURAM CENTRAL (TVC)
Arrival06:40 · Day 2
Total distance896 km
Journey duration15 hours 30 minutes
Scheduled stations13
Intermediate stops11
Railway zoneSouthern Railway (SR)
DivisionChennai (MAS)
Running daysSunday
Travel classes2A, 3A, 3E, SL, GEN

Train 12697 MGR Chennai Ctrl - Thiruvananthapuram Ctrl Weekly SF Express is a SUPERFAST type train operated by Indian Railways. It departs from PURATCHI THALAIVAR DR. MGR CTL at 3:10 PM. It arrives at its destination, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM CENTRAL on Day 2 at 6:40 AM, covering a total distance of 896 km in 15 hours 30 minutes, with 11 intermediate scheduled stops.

Train 12697 MGR Chennai Ctrl - Thiruvananthapuram Ctrl Weekly SF Express runs on Sunday and offers travel classes 2A, 3A, 3E, 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 12697 MGR Chennai Ctrl - Thiruvananthapuram Ctrl Weekly SF Express
StopStation codeStation nameJourney dayArrivalDepartureHaltDistance
1MASPURATCHI THALAIVAR DR. MGR CTLDay 1Source15:100 km
2KPDKATPADI JNDay 116:5817:002 min130 km
3JTJJOLARPETTAI JNDay 118:1818:202 min214 km
4SASALEM JNDay 119:4719:503 min339 km
5EDERODE JNDay 120:4520:505 min398 km
6PTJPODANUR JNDay 122:1922:201 min492 km
7PGTPALAKKAD JNDay 123:1723:203 min540 km
8TCRTHRISURDay 200:2500:283 min617 km
9ERSERNAKULAM JNDay 202:0502:105 min691 km
10ALLPALAPPUZHADay 203:1703:203 min748 km
11QLNKOLLAM JNDay 204:4704:503 min832 km
12KZKKAZHAKUTTAMDay 205:3205:331 min883 km
13TVCTHIRUVANANTHAPURAM CENTRALDay 206:40Destination896 km

Train 12697 MGR Chennai Ctrl - Thiruvananthapuram Ctrl Weekly SF Express starts its journey from PURATCHI THALAIVAR DR. MGR CTL and terminates at THIRUVANANTHAPURAM CENTRAL. The scheduled station sequence is: PURATCHI THALAIVAR DR. MGR CTL, KATPADI JN, JOLARPETTAI JN, SALEM JN, ERODE JN, PODANUR JN, PALAKKAD JN, THRISUR, ERNAKULAM JN, ALAPPUZHA, KOLLAM JN, KAZHAKUTTAM, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM CENTRAL.

Coach Position and Composition

12697 MGR Chennai Ctrl - Thiruvananthapuram Ctrl Weekly 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 09S6
  10. Position 10A1
  11. Position 11A2
  12. Position 12B1
  13. Position 13B2
  14. Position 14B3
  15. Position 15B4
  16. Position 16M1
  17. Position 17M2
  18. Position 18M3
  19. Position 19GEN
  20. Position 20GEN
  21. Position 21EOG
Coach positionCoach code
01EOG
02GEN
03GEN
04S1
05S2
06S3
07S4
08S5
09S6
10A1
11A2
12B1
13B2
14B3
15B4
16M1
17M2
18M3
19GEN
20GEN
21EOG

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

Train Fare and Ticket Prices

Estimated class-wise fares for 12697 MGR Chennai Ctrl - Thiruvananthapuram Ctrl Weekly 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
3EAC 3 Economy
Adult fare
₹1,205
Child fare
₹610
Adult Tatkal fare
₹1,540
Child Tatkal fare
₹940
SLSleeper
Adult fare
₹505
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 12697 MGR Chennai Ctrl - Thiruvananthapuram Ctrl Weekly SF Express departs from PURATCHI THALAIVAR DR. MGR CTL at 3:10 PM.

What is the final destination of this train?

Train 12697 MGR Chennai Ctrl - Thiruvananthapuram Ctrl Weekly SF Express terminates at THIRUVANANTHAPURAM CENTRAL (TVC).

What is the coach position of this train?

Train 12697 MGR Chennai Ctrl - Thiruvananthapuram Ctrl Weekly SF Express has the following coach composition: ENG-EOG-GEN-GEN-S1-S2-S3-S4-S5-S6-A1-A2-B1-B2-B3-B4-M1-M2-M3-GEN-GEN-EOG.

What is the total travel distance of this train?

Train 12697 MGR Chennai Ctrl - Thiruvananthapuram Ctrl Weekly SF Express covers a total distance of 896 km.

On which days does this train operate?

Train 12697 MGR Chennai Ctrl - Thiruvananthapuram Ctrl Weekly SF Express operates on Sunday.

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

Train 12697 MGR Chennai Ctrl - Thiruvananthapuram Ctrl Weekly SF Express has 11 intermediate scheduled stops between its originating and terminating stations.

Which travel classes are available on this train?

Train 12697 MGR Chennai Ctrl - Thiruvananthapuram Ctrl Weekly SF Express offers the following travel classes: 2A, 3A, 3E, SL, GEN.