Train · 12653

Rock Fort SF Express

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13 halts · 336 km

From → To

Chennai Egmore → Tiruchirappalli

MS → TPJ

Stations en route

All scheduled timing points. Stations with identical arrival / departure times are pass-throughs — the train doesn't stop for boarding.

#	Station	Code	Arrive	Depart	km
1	Chennai Egmore	MS	—	23:30:00	0
2	Mambalam	MBM	23:41:00	23:43:00	7
3	Tambaram	TBM	00:01:00	00:03:00	25
4	Chengalpattu	CGL	00:28:00	00:30:00	56
5	Villupuram Jn	VM	02:03:00	02:05:00	159
6	Vridhachalam Jn	VRI	02:46:00	02:48:00	213
7	Pennadam	PNDM	03:01:00	03:02:00	232
8	Ariyalur	ALU	03:21:00	03:22:00	267
9	Kallakkudi Plgh	KKPM	03:40:00	03:41:00	291
10	Lalgudi	LLI	03:57:00	03:58:00	310
11	Srirangam	SRGM	04:13:00	04:15:00	325
12	Tiruchirapali Town	TPTN	04:20:00	04:21:00	328
13	Tiruchirappalli	TPJ	05:00:00	—	336

Major halts on this route

Stations with the longest stops on the Rock Fort SF Express timetable.

Mambalam MBM Tambaram TBM Chengalpattu CGL Villupuram Jn VM Vridhachalam Jn VRI Pennadam PNDM Ariyalur ALU Srirangam SRGM

Travel options between Chennai Egmore ↔ Tiruchirappalli

Other trains via Chennai Egmore (MS)

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Mumbai LTT - Karaikal Express

Train #11018

Karaikal - Mumbai LTT Express

Train #12605

Pallavan SF Express

Train #12606

Pallavan SF Express

Train #12631

Nellai SF Express

Train #12632

Nellai SF Express

Train #12633

CHENNAI EGMORE - KANYAKUMARI SF Express

Train #12634

Kanyakumari - Chennai Egmore SF Express

Other trains via Tiruchirappalli (TPJ)

Train #12083

Jan Shatabdi Express

Train #12084

Jan Shatabdi Express

Train #12635

Vaigai SF Express

Train #12636

Vaigai SF Express

Train #12637

Pandian SF Express

Train #12638

Pandian SF Express

Train #12641

Thirukkural SF Express

Train #12642

Thirukkural SF Express

Frequently asked questions about train 12653

Q1 What is the route of Train 12653 Rock Fort SF Express?

Train 12653 runs from Chennai Egmore (MS) to Tiruchirappalli (TPJ), covering a total distance of 336 km via 13 halts.

Q2 From which station does train 12653 originate?

Train 12653 starts from Chennai Egmore (MS) and departs at 23:30.

Q3 What is the final destination of Train 12653 Rock Fort SF Express?

Train 12653 terminates at Tiruchirappalli (TPJ), arriving at 05:00 on day 2 of the journey.

Q4 How many halts does 12653 Rock Fort SF Express have?

Train 12653 has 13 bookable halts including the origin (MS) and destination (TPJ).

Q5 On which days of the week does train 12653 run?

Train 12653 runs every day of the week (Monday to Sunday).

Q6 What is the total distance covered by train 12653?

Train 12653 covers a total distance of 336 km from Chennai Egmore to Tiruchirappalli.

Q7 What is the journey duration of train 12653?

Train 12653 takes approximately 5 hours 30 minutes from Chennai Egmore to Tiruchirappalli — departs at 23:30 and arrives at 05:00 on day 2.

Q8 What is the average speed of train 12653?

Train 12653 runs at an average speed of about 61 km/h, covering 336 km in approximately 5 hours 30 minutes.

Q9 What type of train is 12653?

12653 Rock Fort SF Express is classified as a SUPERFAST train on Indian Railways.

Q10 What is the longest halt on train 12653's route?

The longest halt on train 12653 is at Mambalam (MBM) for 2 minutes.

Q11 Which is the first major halt of train 12653 after Chennai Egmore?

After leaving Chennai Egmore, train 12653 makes its first halt at Mambalam (MBM), arriving at 23:41.

Q12 What time does train 12653 reach Pennadam?

Train 12653 arrives at Pennadam (PNDM) at 03:01 on day 2 and departs at 03:02.

Q13 What time does train 12653 reach Tiruchirappalli?

Train 12653 arrives at Tiruchirappalli (TPJ) at 05:00 on day 2 of the journey.

Q14 Is train 12653 a daily train?

Yes, train 12653 runs daily — every day of the week.

Q15 What is the train number for Rock Fort SF Express?

The Indian Railways train number for Rock Fort SF Express is 12653.