| Chennai Central–Nagercoil Weekly Superfast Express | |
| Type: | Superfast |
| Operator: | Southern Railway zone |
| Start: | (MAS) |
| Stops: | 18 |
| End: | (NCJ) |
| Distance: | 923km (574miles) |
| Journey Time: | 16h 45m |
| Frequency: | Weekly |
| Class: | AC 1st, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved |
| Seating: | No |
| Sleeping: | Yes |
| Catering: | On-board catering E-catering |
| Observation: | ICF-CBC rake |
| Entertainment: | No |
| Baggage: | No |
| Other Facilities: | Below the seats |
| Stock: | 2 |
| Trainnumber: | 12689/12690 |
| Speed: | 55km/h, including halts |
The Chennai Central–Nagercoil Superfast Express is a Superfast train belonging to Southern Railway zone that runs between and in India. It is currently being operated with 12689/12690 train numbers on a weekly basis.[1] [2] [3]
The 12689/Chennai Central Nagercoil Superfast Express has an average speed of 55 km/h and covers 923 km in 16h 45m. The 12690/Nagercoil–Chennai Central Superfast Express has an average speed of 55 km/h and covers 923 km in 16h 45m.
The important halts of the train are:
The train has standard ICF rakes with a maximum speed of 110 km/h. The train consists of 14 coaches:
Both trains are hauled by a Royapuram Loco Shed-based WAP-7 or WAP-4 electric locomotive from Chennai to Salem. From Salem, train is hauled by an Erode Loco Shed-based WDM-3A diesel locomotive.