Coimbatore - MGR Chennai Central Intercity Express is a train that runs between Chennai, the state capital of Tamil Nadu and Coimbatore, the second largest city of the state.[1] It is operated by the Southern Railway zone of the Indian railways. 12679 is departs at 14:30 from Chennai central and arrives at 22:15. in Coimbatore; 12680 departs at 6:15 from Coimbatore and arrives at 13:50 in Chennai Central. The Train was given an Upgrade to LHB Coaches from 23rd December 2019.
Coimbatore - Chennai Intercity Express
OverviewService typeSuperfastFirst service1 July 1997
between Chennai Central and CoimbatoreCurrent operator(s)Southern RailwayRouteStartChennai CentralStops10EndCoimbatoreDistance travelled496 km (308 mi)Average journey time7 hours 45 minutes as 12679 Chennai-Coimbatore Intercity Express,
7 hours 35 minutes as 12680 Coimbatore-Chennai Intercity ExpressService frequencydailyTrain number(s)12679 / 12680On-board servicesClass(es)LHB - 2nd sitting, AC Chair car, General CompartmentsSeating arrangementsYesSleeping arrangementsNoCatering facilitiesYes AC Buffet CarBaggage facilitiesYesTechnicalTrack gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)ElectrificationYesOperating speed110 km/h (68 mph) maximum
63 km/h (39 mph) including halts
The above video is taken by me.
