12696TVC CHENNAI EXP
Journey overview
12696 TVC CHENNAI EXP is a Superfast service operating between TRIVANDRUM CNTL (TVC) and CHENNAI CENTRAL (MAS). The train covers approximately 922 km and runs daily. It departs TRIVANDRUM CNTL at 17:15 and reaches CHENNAI CENTRAL at 10:00 as an overnight journey.
Quick information
Route & schedule
TRIVANDRUM CNTLSource
TVCDep 17:15Day 10 kmVARKALA
VAKArr 17:50Dep 17:51Day 11 min halt41 kmKOLLAM JN
QLNArr 18:12Dep 18:15Day 13 min halt65 kmKAYANKULAM JN
KYJArr 18:54Dep 18:56Day 12 min halt106 kmMAVELIKARA
MVLKArr 19:05Dep 19:06Day 11 min halt114 kmCHENGANNUR
CNGRArr 19:18Dep 19:20Day 12 min halt126 kmTIRUVALLA
TRVLArr 19:29Dep 19:30Day 11 min halt135 kmCHANGANASERI
CGYArr 19:39Dep 19:40Day 11 min halt143 kmKOTTAYAM
KTYMArr 20:00Dep 20:05Day 15 min halt161 kmERNAKULAM TOWN
ERNArr 21:25Dep 21:30Day 15 min halt223 kmTHRISUR
TCRArr 22:37Dep 22:40Day 13 min halt295 kmPALAKKAD JN
PGTArr 00:37Dep 00:40Day 23 min halt372 kmCOIMBATORE JN
CBEArr 01:57Dep 02:00Day 23 min halt426 kmTIRUPPUR
TUPArr 02:43Dep 02:45Day 22 min halt476 kmERODE JN
EDArr 03:35Dep 03:40Day 25 min halt527 kmSALEM JN
SAArr 04:30Dep 04:35Day 25 min halt589 kmMORAPPUR
MAPArr 05:29Dep 05:30Day 21 min halt655 kmJOLARPETTAI
JTJArr 06:33Dep 06:35Day 22 min halt709 kmVANIYAMBADI
VNArr 06:48Dep 06:50Day 22 min halt725 kmKATPADI JN
KPDArr 07:40Dep 07:45Day 25 min halt793 kmARAKKONAM
AJJArr 08:33Dep 08:35Day 22 min halt854 kmPERAMBUR
PERArr 09:23Dep 09:25Day 22 min halt917 kmCHENNAI CENTRALDestination
MASArr 10:00Day 2922 km
Journey insights
21
Total stops
intermediate halts
5 min
Longest halt
KOTTAYAM
Overnight
Journey type
Evening
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 | GRD | General + Luggage + Brake |
| 2 | GN | General |
| 3 | GN | General |
| 4 | HA1 | AC First + AC 2 Tier |
| 5 | A1 | AC 2 Tier |
| 6 | A2 | AC 2 Tier |
| 7 | B1 | AC 3 Tier |
| 8 | B2 | AC 3 Tier |
| 9 | B3 | AC 3 Tier |
| 10 | S1 | Sleeper |
| 11 | S2 | Sleeper |
| 12 | S3 | Sleeper |
| 13 | S4 | Sleeper |
| 14 | S5 | Sleeper |
| 15 | S6 | Sleeper |
| 16 | S7 | Sleeper |
| 17 | S8 | Sleeper |
| 18 | S9 | Sleeper |
| 19 | S10 | Sleeper |
| 20 | S11 | Sleeper |
| 21 | S12 | Sleeper |
| 22 | GN | General |
| 23 | GRD | General + Luggage + Brake |
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About Superfast
Express services with higher average speeds and a superfast surcharge. 12696 TVC CHENNAI EXP is one such service, linking TRIVANDRUM CNTL and CHENNAI CENTRAL.
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Frequently asked questions
What time does 12696 TVC CHENNAI EXP depart?
12696 TVC CHENNAI EXP departs TRIVANDRUM CNTL (TVC) at 17:15.
What time does 12696 TVC CHENNAI EXP arrive at CHENNAI CENTRAL?
It arrives CHENNAI CENTRAL (MAS) at 10:00 on day 2.
What is the total distance of 12696 TVC CHENNAI EXP?
12696 TVC CHENNAI EXP covers approximately 922 km between TRIVANDRUM CNTL and CHENNAI CENTRAL.
Which days does 12696 TVC CHENNAI EXP run?
12696 TVC CHENNAI EXP runs daily.
Which travel classes are available on 12696 TVC CHENNAI EXP?
12696 TVC CHENNAI EXP offers AC First Class (1A), AC 2-Tier (2A), AC 3-Tier (3A) and Sleeper (SL).