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<p></p> <p><b>New page</b></p><div>{{short description|Train in India}}<br /> <br /> {{Use dmy dates|date=January 2016}}<br /> {{Use Indian English|date=January 2016}}<br /> {{Infobox rail service<br /> | box_width = 25em<br /> | name = Chennai–Thiruvananthapuram Superfast Express<br /> | logo =<br /> | logo_width =<br /> | image = <br /> | image_width =<br /> | caption = <br /> | type = [[Superfast Express trains in India|Superfast]]<br /> | status = Operating<br /> | locale = [[Kerala]] and [[Tamil Nadu]]<br /> | first = 30 May 2006<br /> | last =<br /> | operator = [[Southern Railway zone|Southern Railway Zone]], [[Indian Railways]]<br /> | formeroperator=<br /> | ridership =<br /> | start = [[Thiruvananthapuram]]<br /> | stops = 19<br /> | end = [[Chennai]]<br /> | distance = {{convert|918|km|abbr=on}}<br /> | journeytime = 16 hours, 10 minutes<br /> | frequency = Daily<br /> | class = AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, sleeper class, unreserved<br /> | acces = <br /> | seating = Yes<br /> | sleeping = Yes<br /> | autorack =<br /> | catering = No pantry car<br /> | observation = Large windows in all carriages<br /> | entertainment=<br /> | baggage = Below the seats<br /> | other facilities=<br /> | stock = Two<br /> | gauge = Broad<br /> | el =<br /> | trainnumber = 12695 / 12696<br /> | speed ={{convert|55|km/h|0|abbr=on}} average including halts<br /> | map =<br /> | map_state =<br /> }}<br /> <br /> &#039;&#039;&#039;Chennai–Thiruvananthapuram Superfast Express&#039;&#039;&#039; is a daily [[Superfast Express trains in India|superfast]] train connecting [[Chennai]] to [[Thiruvananthapuram]]. The train was introduced on 30 May 2006&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.thehinduimages.com/hindu/photoDetail.do?photoId%3D7935113 |title=Archived copy |access-date=2011-03-21 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110929072337/http://www.thehinduimages.com/hindu/photoDetail.do?photoId=7935113 |archivedate=29 September 2011 |df=dmy }}&lt;/ref&gt; and runs daily from {{stnlnk|Chennai Central}} to {{stnlnk|Thiruvananthapuram Central}}.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=https://indiarailinfo.com/train/1656|title=12695/M.G.R Chennai Central - Thiruvananthapuram Central SF Express| website=India Rail Info| accessdate=14 June 2021}}&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> ==Coach composition==<br /> The train has standard [[LHB coaches]] with max speed of {{convert|140|km/h|0|abbr=on}}. The train consists of 22 coaches:<br /> <br /> * 1 [[Indian Railways coaching stock|AC 2 tier]]<br /> * 6 [[Indian Railways coaching stock|AC 3 tier]]<br /> * 10 [[Indian Railways coaching stock|Sleeper class]]<br /> * 1 [[Dining car|Pantry car]]<br /> * 2 [[Indian Railways coaching stock|Unreserved/General]]<br /> * 2 [[Indian Railways coaching stock|Seating cum luggage rake]]<br /> <br /> As with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of [[Indian Railways]] depending on demand.<br /> <br /> ==References==<br /> {{reflist}}<br /> <br /> {{DEFAULTSORT:Chennai Central - Thiruvananthapuram Superfast Express}}<br /> [[Category:Express trains in India]]<br /> [[Category:Transport in Chennai]]<br /> [[Category:Rail transport in Tamil Nadu]]<br /> [[Category:Transport in Thiruvananthapuram]]<br /> [[Category:Rail transport in Kerala]]<br /> <br /> <br /> {{India-express-train-stub}}</div>

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