Coimbatore–Chennai Central Superfast Express

Coimbatore–Chennai Central Superfast express (Train Nos 12681/12682) is a weekly express train run by Indian Railways between Coimbatore city Junction and Chennai Central.

Service
The train starts on Fridays from Coimbatore and on Saturdays from Chennai Central, covering the total distance of 496 km in approximately 8 hours.

Route and stations
This train passes through five intermediate stations: Tiruppur, Erode, Salem, Katpadi and Arakkonam.

Halt
All stops for 12681; runs only on Saturday

All stops for 12682; runs only on Friday

Rake sharing
The Coimbatore–Chennai Central express has a rake sharing arrangement with the (Train No 12647/12648) Kongu Express.

LOCO
The train is pulled by WAP-4 from Erode or Arakkonam.

Coach composition
The train has standard ICF rakes with a maximum speed of 110 kmph.


 * 1 AC II tier
 * 2 AC III tier
 * 14 sleeper coaches
 * 3 general
 * 2 second-class luggage/parcel van