| Mumbai LTT - Chennai Central Superfast Express | |
| Type: | Superfast Express |
| Operator: | Central Railway |
| Start: | Lokmanya Tilak Terminus |
| Stops: | 24 as 12163 Mumbai LTT - Chennai Central SF Express, 23 as 12164 Chennai Central - Mumbai LTT SF Express |
| End: | Chennai Central |
| Distance: | 1279km (795miles) |
| Journeytime: | 21 Hours 45 Minutes |
| Frequency: | Daily |
| Class: | AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper Class, Unreserved General Seating |
| Seating: | Yes |
| Sleeping: | Yes |
| Catering: | Pantry Car attached |
| Observation: | Large Windows |
| Stock: | LHB Coaches |
| Trainnumber: | 12163 / 12164 |
| Speed: | 130km/h maximum 58km/h, including halts |
The 12163/12164 Mumbai Lokmanya Tilak Terminus - Chennai Central Superfast Express is a Superfast Express train belonging to Indian Railways - Central Railways zone that runs between Lokmanya Tilak Terminus and Chennai Central in India. Its terminal was changed in both directions from Dadar to Lokmanya Tilak Terminus and to Chennai Central from Chennai Egmore.
It operates as train number 12163 from Lokmanya Tilak Terminus to Chennai Central and as train number 12164 in the reverse direction serving the states of Maharashtra, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu. The train now departs from Lokmanya Tilak Terminus from 1 July 2020 and arrives at Chennai Central.
As with most train services in India, Coach Composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.
The train consists of:
The 12163/64 Mumbai Lokmanya Tilak Terminus - Chennai Central Superfast Express covers the distance of 1261 kilometres in 21 hours 45 mins as 12163 Mumbai Lokmanya Tilak Terminus - Chennai Central Superfast Express (58 km/h) and 1261 kilometres in 21 hrs 20 mins as 12164 Chennai Central - Mumbai Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Superfast Express (59 km/h).
As the average speed of the train is above 55 km/h, as per Indian Railways rules, its fare includes a superfast surcharge.
The 12163/64 Mumbai Lokmanya Tilak Terminus - Chennai Central Superfast Express runs via Khandala railway station, Pune Junction, Solapur Junction, Adoni, Guntakal Junction, Renigunta Junction to Chennai Central.
The 12163/64 Mumbai Lokmanya Tilak Terminus - Chennai Central Superfast Express is hauled by WAP 7 of KYN, RPM, or ED shed throughout its journey.
12163 Mumbai Lokmanya Tilak Terminus - Chennai Central Superfast Express leaves Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Everyday at 18:45 hrs IST and reaches Chennai Central at 16:30 hrs IST the next day.
12164 Chennai Central - Mumbai Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Superfast Express leaves Chennai Central everyday at 18:20 hrs IST and reaches Lokmanya Tilak Terminus at 15:40 hrs IST the next day.
Shares 6 Rakes with 20103/20104 Mumbai LTT - Gorakhpur SF Express (Via Kanpur) aka Sant Kabir Dham Express