Chennai–Thiruvananthapuram Superfast Express

Chennai–Thiruvananthapuram Superfast Express (Train number: 12695 /12696) is a daily superfast train connecting Chennai to Thiruvananthapuram. The train was introduced on 30 May 2006 and runs daily from Chennai Central to Thiruvananthapuram Central.

Coach composition
The train has standard ICF coach with max speed of 110 km/h. The train consists of 22 coaches:


 * 1 AC 2 tier
 * 4 AC 3 tier
 * 12Sleeper class


 * 2 Unreserved/General
 * 2 Seating cum luggage rake

As with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.

Timings
MGR Chennai Central (15:25 PM) → Thiruvananthapuram Central (07:35 AM)

Thiruvananthapuram Central (17:20 PM) → MGR Chennai Central (10:00 AM)

The important halts on this route are :-


 * Thiruvananthapuram Central
 * Varkala
 * Kollam Junction
 * Kayamkulam Junction
 * Mavelikara
 * Chengannur
 * Tiruvalla
 * Changanasseri
 * Kottayam
 * Ernakulam Town
 * Thrissur
 * Palakkad Junction
 * Coimbatore Junction
 * Tiruppur
 * Erode Junction
 * Salem Junction
 * Jolarpettai Junction
 * Vaniyambadi
 * Katpadi Junction
 * Arakkonam Junction
 * MGR Chennai Central