Train · 12696

Trivandrum Central - MGR Chennai Central SF Express

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23 halts · 922 km

From → To

Trivandrum Central → Mgr Chennai Central

TVC → MAS

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	Trivandrum Central	TVC	—	17:15:00	0
2	Varkala	VAK	17:50:00	17:51:00	41
3	Kollam Jn	QLN	18:12:00	18:15:00	65
4	Kayankulam Jn	KYJ	18:54:00	18:56:00	106
5	Mavelikara	MVLK	19:05:00	19:06:00	114
6	Chengannur	CNGR	19:18:00	19:20:00	126
7	Tiruvalla	TRVL	19:29:00	19:30:00	135
8	Changanaseri	CGY	19:39:00	19:40:00	143
9	Kottayam	KTYM	20:00:00	20:05:00	161
10	Ernakulam Town	ERN	21:25:00	21:30:00	223
11	Thrisur	TCR	22:37:00	22:40:00	295
12	Palakkad	PGT	00:37:00	00:40:00	372
13	Coimbatore Jn	CBE	01:57:00	02:00:00	426
14	Tiruppur	TUP	02:43:00	02:45:00	476
15	Erode Jn	ED	03:35:00	03:40:00	527
16	Salem Jn	SA	04:30:00	04:35:00	589
17	Morappur	MAP	05:29:00	05:30:00	655
18	Jolarpettai	JTJ	06:33:00	06:35:00	709
19	Vaniyambadi	VN	06:48:00	06:50:00	725
20	Katpadi Jn	KPD	07:40:00	07:45:00	793
21	Arakkonam	AJJ	08:33:00	08:35:00	854
22	Perambur	PER	09:23:00	09:25:00	917
23	Mgr Chennai Central	MAS	10:00:00	—	922

Major halts on this route

Stations with the longest stops on the Trivandrum Central - MGR Chennai Central SF Express timetable.

Kollam Jn QLN Kottayam KTYM Ernakulam Town ERN Thrisur TCR Palakkad PGT Erode Jn ED Salem Jn SA Katpadi Jn KPD

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Frequently asked questions about train 12696

Q1 What is the route of Train 12696 Trivandrum Central - MGR Chennai Central SF Express?

Train 12696 runs from Trivandrum Central (TVC) to Mgr Chennai Central (MAS), covering a total distance of 922 km via 23 halts.

Q2 From which station does train 12696 originate?

Train 12696 starts from Trivandrum Central (TVC) and departs at 17:15.

Q3 What is the final destination of Train 12696 Trivandrum Central - MGR Chennai Central SF Express?

Train 12696 terminates at Mgr Chennai Central (MAS), arriving at 10:00 on day 2 of the journey.

Q4 How many halts does 12696 Trivandrum Central - MGR Chennai Central SF Express have?

Train 12696 has 23 bookable halts including the origin (TVC) and destination (MAS).

Q5 On which days of the week does train 12696 run?

Train 12696 runs every day of the week (Monday to Sunday).

Q6 What is the total distance covered by train 12696?

Train 12696 covers a total distance of 922 km from Trivandrum Central to Mgr Chennai Central.

Q7 What is the journey duration of train 12696?

Train 12696 takes approximately 16 hours 45 minutes from Trivandrum Central to Mgr Chennai Central — departs at 17:15 and arrives at 10:00 on day 2.

Q8 What is the average speed of train 12696?

Train 12696 runs at an average speed of about 55 km/h, covering 922 km in approximately 16 hours 45 minutes.

Q9 What type of train is 12696?

12696 Trivandrum Central - MGR Chennai Central SF Express is classified as a SUPERFAST train on Indian Railways.

Q10 What is the longest halt on train 12696's route?

The longest halt on train 12696 is at Kottayam (KTYM) for 5 minutes.

Q11 Which is the first major halt of train 12696 after Trivandrum Central?

After leaving Trivandrum Central, train 12696 makes its first halt at Varkala (VAK), arriving at 17:50.

Q12 What time does train 12696 reach Palakkad?

Train 12696 arrives at Palakkad (PGT) at 00:37 on day 2 and departs at 00:40.

Q13 What time does train 12696 reach Mgr Chennai Central?

Train 12696 arrives at Mgr Chennai Central (MAS) at 10:00 on day 2 of the journey.

Q14 Is train 12696 a daily train?

Yes, train 12696 runs daily — every day of the week.

Q15 What is the train number for Trivandrum Central - MGR Chennai Central SF Express?

The Indian Railways train number for Trivandrum Central - MGR Chennai Central SF Express is 12696.