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Train No. 12606 · Superfast

Pallavan SF Express (KKDI to MS)

Karaikkudi Jn to Chennai Egmore · 425 km · 14 stops · Runs Daily
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  1. Day 1
  2. Start
    Karaikkudi Jn
    KKDI · 0 km
    05:40
  3. 06:03
    Pudukkottai
    PDKT · 37 km · 2 min halt
    06:05
  4. 06:50
    Tiruchchirappalli Jn
    TPJ · 89 km · 5 min halt
    06:55
  5. 07:16
    Srirangam
    SRGM · 101 km · 2 min halt
    07:18
  6. 07:33
    Lalgudi
    LLI · 116 km · 1 min halt
    07:34
  7. 08:07
    Ariyalur
    ALU · 159 km · 1 min halt
    08:08
  8. 08:33
    Pennadam
    PNDM · 194 km · 1 min halt
    08:34
  9. 08:48
    Vriddhachalam Jn
    VRI · 212 km · 2 min halt
    08:50
  10. 09:27
    Villupuram Jn
    VM · 267 km · 3 min halt
    09:30
  11. 10:24
    Melmaruvathur
    MLMR · 334 km · 1 min halt
    10:25
  12. 10:58
    Chengalpattu Jn
    CGL · 370 km · 2 min halt
    11:00
  13. 11:28
    Tambaram
    TBM · 400 km · 2 min halt
    11:30
  14. 11:48
    Mambalam
    MBM · 418 km · 2 min halt
    11:50
  15. 12:15
    Chennai Egmore
    MS · 425 km
    End

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12606 route map

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12606 coach position

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How late does 12606 usually run?

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Pallavan SF Express: common questions

What time does 12606 leave Karaikkudi Jn?

12606 Pallavan SF Express is scheduled to depart Karaikkudi Jn (KKDI) at 05:40 and reach Chennai Egmore (MS) at 12:15, a journey of about 06 h 35 min.

On which days does 12606 run?

It runs daily.

How many stops does 12606 have?

14 scheduled halts over 425 km, including Pudukkottai, Tiruchchirappalli Jn, Srirangam.

Which classes are available?

CC, 2S, GEN, PWD. See the coach code guide for what each class means.

What is the return train?

The return service is 12605 Pallavan SF Express from Chennai Egmore to Karaikkudi Jn.

Timetable valid from 01-Jan-2026. Timings can change for maintenance, diversions or special notices, so check the live status on the day of travel.

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