Coimbatore–Chennai Central Superfast Express

Coimbatore–Chennai Central Superfast express (Train Nos 12681/12682) is a weekly express train run by Indian Railways between Coimbatore city Junction and Chennai Central.

Coimbatore–Chennai Central Superfast Express
Overview
Service typeexpress
LocaleTamil Nadu
Current operator(s)Southern Railways
Route
StartCoimbatore city Junction
Stops5
EndChennai Central
Distance travelled496 km (308 mi)
Average journey time8 hours 10 minutes
Service frequencyWeekly
Train number(s)12681/12682
On-board services
Class(es)Sleeper, A/C Sleeper
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesNo
Technical
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed60 km/h (37 mph) average with halts
Route map

Service

The train starts on Fridays from Coimbatore and on Saturdays from Chennai Central, covering the total distance of 496 kilometres (308 mi) in approximately 8 hours.[1][2][3]

Schedule
Train NumberStation CodeDeparture StationDeparture TimeDeparture DayArrival StationArrival TimeArrival DayHeader text
12681MASChennai Central10:30 PMSaturdayCoimbatore Junction6:60 AMSunday
12682CBECoimbatore Junction11:30 PMFridayChennai Central7:20 AMSaturday

Route and stations

This train passes through 5 intermediate stations including Tiruppur, Erode, Salem, Katpadi and Arakkonam.

Hault

All Stops for 12681 Runs only on Saturday

Station CodeStation NameTimeDistanceDay
MASChennai Central10:30 PM (Source)ODay 1
AJJArakkonam Junction11:28 PM69Day 1
KPDKatpadi Junction12:18 AM130Day 2
SASalem Junction3:08 AM334Day 2
EDErode Junction4:05 AM396Day 2
TUPTiruppur4:38 AM446Day 2
CBECoimbatore Junction6:40 AM (Destination)447Day 2


All Stops for 12682 Runs only on Friday

Station CodeStation NameTimeDistanceDay
CBECoimbatore Junction11:30 PM (Source)0Day 1
TUPTiruppur11:55 PM51Day 1
EDErode Junction12:45 AM101Day 2
SASalem Junction1:40 AM164Day 2
KPDKatpadi Junction4:53 AM367Day 2
AJJArakkonam Junction5:43 AM428Day 2
PERPerambur6:33 AM491Day 2
MASChennai Central7:20 AM (Destination)497Day 2

Rake Sharing

The Coimbatore–Chennai Central express has rake sharing arrangement with the (Train No 12647/12648) Kongu Express.

LOCO

The train is pulled by WAP-4 from Erode or Arakkonam.

Coach Composition

The train has standard ICF rakes with max speed of 110 kmph.

  • 1 AC II Tier
  • 2 AC III Tier
  • 14 Sleeper Coaches
  • 3 General
  • 2 Second-class Luggage/parcel van
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References
  1. "Train Time Table - COIMBATORE EXP (12681) : Indian Railways Reservation Enquiry, PNR Status, Running Status, Time Table, Train Route, Route Map, Arrival/Departure, Fare, Indian Rail (etrain.info)". etrain.info. Retrieved 24 March 2015.
  2. "Train Time Table–Chennai Central EXP (12682) : Indian Railways Reservation Enquiry, PNR Status, Running Status, Time Table, Train Route, Route Map, Arrival/Departure, Fare, Indian Rail (etrain.info)". etrain.info. Retrieved 24 March 2015.
  3. "Indian Railways List of Trains : Coimbatore–Chennai Central Express". Archived from the original on 6 April 2007.


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