Coimbatore–Chennai Central Superfast express (Train Nos 12681/12682) is a weekly

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run by

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between Coimbatore city Junction and

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Service

The train starts on Fridays from Coimbatore and on Saturdays from Chennai Central, covering the total distance of in approximately 8 hours.

Schedule

Route and stations

This train passes through 5 intermediate stations including

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and

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Hault

All Stops for 12681 Runs only on Saturday All Stops for 12682 Runs only on Friday

Rake Sharing

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

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LOCO

The train is pulled by

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from

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

References

External links

12681 Time Table

12682 Time Table

12647 Time Table
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