12642THIRUKKURAL EXP
Journey overview
12642 THIRUKKURAL EXP is a Superfast service operating between H NIZAMUDDIN (NZM) and KANYAKUMARI (CAPE). The train covers approximately 2,926 km and operates on select days (Mon, Sat). It departs H NIZAMUDDIN at 05:20 and reaches KANYAKUMARI at 04:05 as an overnight journey.
Quick information
Route & schedule
H NIZAMUDDINSource
NZMDep 05:20Day 10 kmAGRA CANTT
AGCArr 08:00Dep 08:05Day 15 min halt188 kmV LAKSHMIBAI JHANSI
VGLJArr 11:30Dep 11:38Day 18 min halt403 kmBHOPAL JN
BPLArr 15:30Dep 15:40Day 110 min halt694 kmITARSI JN
ETArr 17:25Dep 17:30Day 15 min halt786 kmBETUL
BZUArr 19:33Dep 19:35Day 12 min halt893 kmNAGPUR
NGPArr 22:20Dep 22:25Day 15 min halt1,083 kmBALHARSHAH
BPQArr 01:45Dep 01:50Day 25 min halt1,294 kmVIJAYAWADA JN
BZAArr 08:25Dep 08:35Day 210 min halt1,744 kmGUDUR JN
GDRArr 13:03Dep 13:05Day 22 min halt2,036 kmCHENNAI EGMORE
MSArr 15:55Dep 16:10Day 215 min halt2,178 kmTAMBARAM
TBMArr 16:35Dep 16:37Day 22 min halt2,203 kmCHENGALPATTU
CGLArr 17:03Dep 17:05Day 22 min halt2,234 kmMELMARUVATTUR
MLMRArr 17:34Dep 17:35Day 21 min halt2,269 kmVILLUPURAM JN
VMArr 18:53Dep 18:55Day 22 min halt2,337 kmVRIDHACHALAM JN
VRIArr 19:36Dep 19:38Day 22 min halt2,391 kmTIRUCHCHIRAPALI
TPJArr 21:25Dep 21:30Day 25 min halt2,514 kmDINDIGUL JN
DGArr 22:30Dep 22:35Day 25 min halt2,608 kmMADURAI JN
MDUArr 23:45Dep 23:50Day 25 min halt2,674 kmVIRUDUNAGAR JN
VPTArr 00:23Dep 00:25Day 32 min halt2,718 kmSATUR
SRTArr 00:43Dep 00:45Day 32 min halt2,744 kmTIRUNELVELI JN
TENArr 02:10Dep 02:15Day 35 min halt2,831 kmNAGERCOIL JN
NCJArr 03:20Dep 03:23Day 33 min halt2,904 kmKANYAKUMARIDestination
CAPEArr 04:05Day 32,926 km
Journey insights
22
Total stops
intermediate halts
15 min
Longest halt
CHENNAI EGMORE
Overnight
Journey type
Morning
Departure
Coach position
Coach sequence from the engine. Positions can change on the day of travel — always confirm at the station.
| Pos. | Coach | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ENG | Engine |
| 1 | PWR | Brake, Luggage cum Generator |
| 2 | GN | General |
| 3 | GN | General |
| 4 | S1 | Sleeper |
| 5 | S2 | Sleeper |
| 6 | S3 | Sleeper |
| 7 | S4 | Sleeper |
| 8 | S5 | Sleeper |
| 9 | S6 | Sleeper |
| 10 | PC | AC Hot Buffet |
| 11 | S7 | Sleeper |
| 12 | S8 | Sleeper |
| 13 | S9 | Sleeper |
| 14 | B1 | AC 3 Tier |
| 15 | B2 | AC 3 Tier |
| 16 | B3 | AC 3 Tier |
| 17 | A1 | AC 2 Tier |
| 18 | GN | General |
| 19 | GN | General |
| 20 | PWR | Brake, Luggage cum Generator |
| 21 | HCP | NA |
| 22 | HCP | NA |
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About Superfast
Express services with higher average speeds and a superfast surcharge. 12642 THIRUKKURAL EXP is one such service, linking H NIZAMUDDIN and KANYAKUMARI.
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Frequently asked questions
What time does 12642 THIRUKKURAL EXP depart?
12642 THIRUKKURAL EXP departs H NIZAMUDDIN (NZM) at 05:20.
What time does 12642 THIRUKKURAL EXP arrive at KANYAKUMARI?
It arrives KANYAKUMARI (CAPE) at 04:05 on day 3.
What is the total distance of 12642 THIRUKKURAL EXP?
12642 THIRUKKURAL EXP covers approximately 2,926 km between H NIZAMUDDIN and KANYAKUMARI.
Which days does 12642 THIRUKKURAL EXP run?
12642 THIRUKKURAL EXP runs on Mon, Sat.
Which travel classes are available on 12642 THIRUKKURAL EXP?
12642 THIRUKKURAL EXP offers AC 2-Tier (2A), AC 3-Tier (3A) and Sleeper (SL).