Thiruvananthapuram Central M.G.R Chennai Central SF Express 12696 train route
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No Pantry Car 
Class - 1A 2A 3A SL
Thiruvananthapuram to Chennai Thiruvananthapuram Central M.G.R Chennai Central SF Express 12696 train schedule cloud_download
| Station | Arrival Departure | Halt | Avg. Delay* | Day | Distance | Platform | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Trivandrum Central ( TVC ) | Starts | - | N.A | 1 | 0 km | 1 |
| 2 | Varkala ( VAK ) | N.A | 1 | 41 km | 1 | ||
| 3 | Kollam Jn ( QLN ) | N.A | 1 | 65 km | 2 | ||
| 4 | Kayankulam Jn ( KYJ ) | N.A | 1 | 105 km | 2 | ||
| 5 | Mavelikara ( MVLK ) | N.A | 1 | 113 km | 2 | ||
| 6 | Chengannur ( CNGR ) | N.A | 1 | 126 km | 3 | ||
| 7 | Tiruvalla ( TRVL ) | N.A | 1 | 135 km | 2 | ||
| 8 | Changanaseri ( CGY ) | N.A | 1 | 143 km | 2 | ||
| 9 | Kottayam ( KTYM ) | N.A | 1 | 161 km | 1 | ||
| 10 | Ernakulam Town ( ERN ) | N.A | 1 | 221 km | 1 | ||
| 11 | Thrisur ( TCR ) | N.A | 1 | 292 km | 2 | ||
| 12 | Palakkad ( PGT ) | N.A | 2 | 367 km | 4 | ||
| 13 | Coimbatore Jn ( CBE ) | N.A | 2 | 423 km | 1 | ||
| 14 | Tiruppur ( TUP ) | N.A | 2 | 474 km | 2 | ||
| 15 | Erode Jn ( ED ) | N.A | 2 | 524 km | 1 | ||
| 16 | Salem Jn ( SA ) | N.A | 2 | 584 km | 3 | ||
| 17 | Jolarpettai ( JTJ ) | N.A | 2 | 704 km | 3 | ||
| 18 | Vaniyambadi ( VN ) | N.A | 2 | 720 km | 2 | ||
| 19 | Katpadi Jn ( KPD ) | N.A | 2 | 789 km | 2 | ||
| 20 | Arakkonam ( AJJ ) | N.A | 2 | 850 km | 2 | ||
| 21 | Chennai Central ( MAS ) | Ends | - | N.A | 2 | 918 km | 5 |
*Note: Average delay is average of delays calculated over previous 7 days.
Platform no. is indicative only. Please re-check platform info at the station before boarding train.
Platform no. is indicative only. Please re-check platform info at the station before boarding train.
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Thiruvananthapuram Central M.G.R Chennai Central SF Express 12696 route
Thiruvananthapuram Central M.G.R Chennai Central SF Express starts from Trivandrum Central (TVC) at , reaches Kollam Jn (QLN) at , Palakkad (PGT) at , Coimbatore Jn (CBE) at , Erode Jn (ED) at , Salem Jn (SA) at , Jolarpettai (JTJ) at and Arakkonam (AJJ) at . It arrives at Chennai Central on second day at . It stops at 19 stations in its route between Trivandrum Central and Chennai Central. Passengers use 12696 Thiruvananthapuram Central M.G.R Chennai Central SF Express to travel mostly from Ernakulum to Chennai, Thiruvananthapuram to Chennai, Kottayam to Chennai, Chengannur to Chennai and Kollam Jn to Chennai.
About Chennai
The city of Chennai in Tamil Nadu, formely known as Madras, India and the headquarters of the Southern Railway Zone, is a major rail transport hub in the country. Chennai Central Railway Station designed in British colonial style by architect Henry Irwin and also known as the Gateway to the South. It is one of the most important railway hubs in South India and stands as one of the busiest in the nation. The next station to Chennai Central, Basin Bridge Junction, is the railway junction where three different lines meet. Chennai has an international airport Chennai International Airport. It is the fourth busiest airport in India and 47th busiest airport in Asia. Chennai is the land of beautiful temples, and reels in tourists from different corners of the world. There is of course Mahabalipuram (nicknamed Mahabs), which displays Dravidian architecture on monuments, right by the beach side. Kapaleeshwar Temple is a wondrous temple to take a peek into. This Shiva temple was also constructed in the 7th century. Chennai is known for its delicacies: dosas and idlis. A place to get some great tasting South Indian food is the 'Adyar Anand Bhavan,' known for serving pure, delicious vegetarian goodness. To capture the diverse cultures of South India, Chennai has an authentic heritage home called 'Dakshichitra.' There are many cool exhibitions showcasing dance, art, craft activities, and much more. Some of the places to visit in Chennai Vandalur Zoo, Known to be one of Asia's largest open-air zoos, the Besant Nagar Beach, or Elliots Beach, but referred to as 'Bessie' and a mysterious and potentially eerie spot known as the 'Broken Bridge' lies just a bit beyond the beach. Pondy Bazaar and T Nagar are popular bazaar for shopping.