| Box Width: | 25em |
| Chennai–Thiruvananthapuram Superfast Express | |
| Type: | Superfast |
| Status: | Operating |
| Locale: | Kerala and Tamil Nadu |
| First: | 30 May 2006 |
| Operator: | Southern Railway Zone, Indian Railways |
| Start: | Thiruvananthapuram |
| Stops: | 19 |
| End: | Chennai |
| Distance: | 918km (570miles) |
| Journeytime: | 16 hours, 10 minutes |
| Frequency: | Daily |
| Class: | AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, sleeper class, unreserved |
| Seating: | Yes |
| Sleeping: | Yes |
| Catering: | No pantry car |
| Observation: | Large windows in all carriages |
| Baggage: | Below the seats |
| Stock: | Two |
| Gauge: | Broad |
| Trainnumber: | 12695 / 12696 |
| Speed: | 55km/h average including halts |
Chennai–Thiruvananthapuram Superfast Express (Train number: 12695 /12696) is a daily superfast train connecting Chennai to Thiruvananthapuram. The train was introduced on 30 May 2006[1] and runs daily from to .[2]
The train has standard LHB coach with max speed of 120km/h. The train consists of 23 coaches:
As with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.
MGR Chennai Central (15:25 PM) → Thiruvananthapuram Central (07:35 AM)
Thiruvananthapuram Central (17:20 PM) → MGR Chennai Central (10:00 AM)
The important halts on this route are :-