12698 Thiruvananthapuram Ctrl - MGR Chennai Ctrl Weekly SF Express

Train Information

Key information for 12698 Thiruvananthapuram Ctrl - MGR Chennai Ctrl Weekly SF Express
Train number12698
Train nameThiruvananthapuram Ctrl - MGR Chennai Ctrl Weekly SF Express
Train typeSUPERFAST
Source stationTHIRUVANANTHAPURAM CENTRAL (TVC)
Departure19:15 · Day 1
Destination stationPURATCHI THALAIVAR DR. MGR CTL (MAS)
Arrival10:25 · Day 2
Total distance897 km
Journey duration15 hours 10 minutes
Scheduled stations13
Intermediate stops11
Railway zoneSouthern Railway (SR)
DivisionThiruvananthapuram (TVC)
Running daysSaturday
Travel classes2A, 3A, 3E, SL, GEN

Train 12698 Thiruvananthapuram Ctrl - MGR Chennai Ctrl Weekly SF Express is a SUPERFAST type train operated by Indian Railways. It departs from THIRUVANANTHAPURAM CENTRAL at 7:15 PM. It arrives at its destination, PURATCHI THALAIVAR DR. MGR CTL on Day 2 at 10:25 AM, covering a total distance of 897 km in 15 hours 10 minutes, with 11 intermediate scheduled stops.

Train 12698 Thiruvananthapuram Ctrl - MGR Chennai Ctrl Weekly SF Express runs on Saturday and offers travel classes 2A, 3A, 3E, 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 12698 Thiruvananthapuram Ctrl - MGR Chennai Ctrl Weekly SF Express
StopStation codeStation nameJourney dayArrivalDepartureHaltDistance
1TVCTHIRUVANANTHAPURAM CENTRALDay 1Source19:150 km
2KZKKAZHAKUTTAMDay 119:2919:301 min13 km
3QLNKOLLAM JNDay 120:1120:132 min64 km
4ALLPALAPPUZHADay 121:3321:352 min149 km
5ERSERNAKULAM JNDay 122:3022:355 min206 km
6TCRTHRISURDay 123:4823:502 min280 km
7PGTPALAKKAD JNDay 201:1701:203 min357 km
8PTJPODANUR JNDay 202:3902:401 min405 km
9EDERODE JNDay 203:5504:005 min499 km
10SASALEM JNDay 204:5204:553 min558 km
11JTJJOLARPETTAI JNDay 206:5807:002 min683 km
12KPDKATPADI JNDay 207:5808:002 min767 km
13MASPURATCHI THALAIVAR DR. MGR CTLDay 210:25Destination897 km

Train 12698 Thiruvananthapuram Ctrl - MGR Chennai Ctrl Weekly SF Express starts its journey from THIRUVANANTHAPURAM CENTRAL and terminates at PURATCHI THALAIVAR DR. MGR CTL. The scheduled station sequence is: THIRUVANANTHAPURAM CENTRAL, KAZHAKUTTAM, KOLLAM JN, ALAPPUZHA, ERNAKULAM JN, THRISUR, PALAKKAD JN, PODANUR JN, ERODE JN, SALEM JN, JOLARPETTAI JN, KATPADI JN, PURATCHI THALAIVAR DR. MGR CTL.

Coach Position and Composition

12698 Thiruvananthapuram Ctrl - MGR Chennai 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 04M3
  5. Position 05M2
  6. Position 06M1
  7. Position 07B4
  8. Position 08B3
  9. Position 09B2
  10. Position 10B1
  11. Position 11A2
  12. Position 12A1
  13. Position 13S6
  14. Position 14S5
  15. Position 15S4
  16. Position 16S3
  17. Position 17S2
  18. Position 18S1
  19. Position 19GEN
  20. Position 20GEN
  21. Position 21EOG
Coach positionCoach code
01EOG
02GEN
03GEN
04M3
05M2
06M1
07B4
08B3
09B2
10B1
11A2
12A1
13S6
14S5
15S4
16S3
17S2
18S1
19GEN
20GEN
21EOG

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

Train Fare and Ticket Prices

Estimated class-wise fares for 12698 Thiruvananthapuram Ctrl - MGR Chennai 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
₹1,660
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 12698 Thiruvananthapuram Ctrl - MGR Chennai Ctrl Weekly SF Express departs from THIRUVANANTHAPURAM CENTRAL at 7:15 PM.

What is the final destination of this train?

Train 12698 Thiruvananthapuram Ctrl - MGR Chennai Ctrl Weekly SF Express terminates at PURATCHI THALAIVAR DR. MGR CTL (MAS).

What is the coach position of this train?

Train 12698 Thiruvananthapuram Ctrl - MGR Chennai Ctrl Weekly SF Express has the following coach composition: ENG-EOG-GEN-GEN-M3-M2-M1-B4-B3-B2-B1-A2-A1-S6-S5-S4-S3-S2-S1-GEN-GEN-EOG.

What is the total travel distance of this train?

Train 12698 Thiruvananthapuram Ctrl - MGR Chennai Ctrl Weekly SF Express covers a total distance of 897 km.

On which days does this train operate?

Train 12698 Thiruvananthapuram Ctrl - MGR Chennai Ctrl Weekly SF Express operates on Saturday.

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

Train 12698 Thiruvananthapuram Ctrl - MGR Chennai Ctrl Weekly SF Express has 11 intermediate scheduled stops between its originating and terminating stations.

Which travel classes are available on this train?

Train 12698 Thiruvananthapuram Ctrl - MGR Chennai Ctrl Weekly SF Express offers the following travel classes: 2A, 3A, 3E, SL, GEN.