12698 Thiruvananthapuram Ctrl - MGR Chennai Ctrl Weekly SF Express
Train Information
| Train number | 12698 |
|---|---|
| Train name | Thiruvananthapuram Ctrl - MGR Chennai Ctrl Weekly SF Express |
| Train type | SUPERFAST |
| Source station | THIRUVANANTHAPURAM CENTRAL (TVC) |
| Departure | 19:15 · Day 1 |
| Destination station | PURATCHI THALAIVAR DR. MGR CTL (MAS) |
| Arrival | 10:25 · Day 2 |
| Total distance | 897 km |
| Journey duration | 15 hours 10 minutes |
| Scheduled stations | 13 |
| Intermediate stops | 11 |
| Railway zone | Southern Railway (SR) |
| Division | Thiruvananthapuram (TVC) |
| Running days | Saturday |
| Travel classes | 2A, 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
| Stop | Station code | Station name | Journey day | Arrival | Departure | Halt | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TVC | THIRUVANANTHAPURAM CENTRAL | Day 1 | Source | 19:15 | 0 km | |
| 2 | KZK | KAZHAKUTTAM | Day 1 | 19:29 | 19:30 | 1 min | 13 km |
| 3 | QLN | KOLLAM JN | Day 1 | 20:11 | 20:13 | 2 min | 64 km |
| 4 | ALLP | ALAPPUZHA | Day 1 | 21:33 | 21:35 | 2 min | 149 km |
| 5 | ERS | ERNAKULAM JN | Day 1 | 22:30 | 22:35 | 5 min | 206 km |
| 6 | TCR | THRISUR | Day 1 | 23:48 | 23:50 | 2 min | 280 km |
| 7 | PGT | PALAKKAD JN | Day 2 | 01:17 | 01:20 | 3 min | 357 km |
| 8 | PTJ | PODANUR JN | Day 2 | 02:39 | 02:40 | 1 min | 405 km |
| 9 | ED | ERODE JN | Day 2 | 03:55 | 04:00 | 5 min | 499 km |
| 10 | SA | SALEM JN | Day 2 | 04:52 | 04:55 | 3 min | 558 km |
| 11 | JTJ | JOLARPETTAI JN | Day 2 | 06:58 | 07:00 | 2 min | 683 km |
| 12 | KPD | KATPADI JN | Day 2 | 07:58 | 08:00 | 2 min | 767 km |
| 13 | MAS | PURATCHI THALAIVAR DR. MGR CTL | Day 2 | 10:25 | Destination | 897 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).
- Position 01EOG
- Position 02GEN
- Position 03GEN
- Position 04M3
- Position 05M2
- Position 06M1
- Position 07B4
- Position 08B3
- Position 09B2
- Position 10B1
- Position 11A2
- Position 12A1
- Position 13S6
- Position 14S5
- Position 15S4
- Position 16S3
- Position 17S2
- Position 18S1
- Position 19GEN
- Position 20GEN
- Position 21EOG
| Coach position | Coach code |
|---|---|
| 01 | EOG |
| 02 | GEN |
| 03 | GEN |
| 04 | M3 |
| 05 | M2 |
| 06 | M1 |
| 07 | B4 |
| 08 | B3 |
| 09 | B2 |
| 10 | B1 |
| 11 | A2 |
| 12 | A1 |
| 13 | S6 |
| 14 | S5 |
| 15 | S4 |
| 16 | S3 |
| 17 | S2 |
| 18 | S1 |
| 19 | GEN |
| 20 | GEN |
| 21 | EOG |
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)
| Class | Available fare details |
|---|---|
| 2AAC 2 Tier |
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| 3AAC 3 Tier |
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| 3EAC 3 Economy |
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| SLSleeper |
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| GNGeneral |
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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.