Chennai–Thiruvananthapuram Superfast Express

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M.G.R Chennai Central – Thiruvananthapuram Central Superfast Express (12695/12696)

Overview
The 12695/12696 M.G.R Chennai Central – Thiruvananthapuram Central Superfast Express is a daily train run by the Southern Railway zone. It connects Chennai in Tamil Nadu with Thiruvananthapuram in Kerala, covering about 918 km in around 16 hours and 10 minutes with 19 stops.

Key details
- Route: Chennai Central to Thiruvananthapuram Central; fully electrified broad-gauge track.
- Train type: Superfast Express with an average speed of 85 km/h (including halts); maximum coach speed up to 120 km/h.
- Coach composition: 23 ICF coaches (composition can change as needed); classes include AC First Class, AC 2-Tier, AC 3-Tier, Sleeper, and Unreserved. Seating and sleeping facilities are available.
- Pantry: No pantry car.
- Observations: Large windows in all carriages for better viewing.
- Frequency: Daily.
- Rake sharing: Shares its rake with 22639/22640 Chennai Central – Alappuzha Superfast Express.
- History: Introduced on 30 May 2006.

Train numbers
- 12695: Chennai Central to Thiruvananthapuram Central
- 12696: Thiruvananthapuram Central to Chennai Central

Locale
Serves Tamil Nadu and Kerala.