Numbers and Route
Past Number
- 119/120
- 6119/6120
- 2631/2632
Current Number
- 12631/12632
As per the new numbering system, this train is assigned the number 12631 for the downward direction (Chennai Egmore - Tirunelveli) and 12632 for the upward direction (Tirunelveli - Chennai Egmore). In the downward direction, the train departs at 20.50 hours and reaches Tirunelveli at 08.30 hours next day. In the upward direction, the train departs at 18.50 hours and reaches Chennai at 06.40 hours. It covers the distance of 653 km in less than 12 hours with major stoppings at Madurai, Tiruchirappalli and Viluppuram and terminus at Chennai Egmore/Tirunelveli Junction. It is also one of the oldest commuter trains in India. It has 24 coaches.
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