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Train No. 12638 · Superfast

Pandian SF Express (MDU to MS)

Madurai Jn to Chennai Egmore · 496 km · 12 stops · Runs Daily
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  1. Day 1
  2. Start
    Madurai Jn
    MDU · 0 km
    21:25
  3. 21:53
    Kodaikanal Road
    KQN · 42 km · 2 min halt
    21:55
  4. 22:09
    Ambaturai
    ABI · 57 km · 1 min halt
    22:10
  5. 22:25
    Dindigul Jn
    DG · 68 km · 5 min halt
    22:30
  6. 23:04
    Manaparai
    MPA · 124 km · 1 min halt
    23:05
  7. 23:40
    Tiruchchirappalli Jn
    TPJ · 160 km · 5 min halt
    23:45
  8. Day 2
  9. 01:14
    Vriddhachalam Jn
    VRI · 283 km · 2 min halt
    01:16
  10. 02:18
    Villupuram Jn
    VM · 338 km · 2 min halt
    02:20
  11. 03:43
    Chengalpattu Jn
    CGL · 441 km · 2 min halt
    03:45
  12. 04:13
    Tambaram
    TBM · 471 km · 2 min halt
    04:15
  13. 04:33
    Mambalam
    MBM · 489 km · 2 min halt
    04:35
  14. 05:20
    Chennai Egmore
    MS · 496 km
    End

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12638 route map

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12638 coach position

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How late does 12638 usually run?

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Pandian SF Express: common questions

What time does 12638 leave Madurai Jn?

12638 Pandian SF Express is scheduled to depart Madurai Jn (MDU) at 21:25 and reach Chennai Egmore (MS) at 05:20 on day 2, a journey of about 07 h 55 min.

On which days does 12638 run?

It runs daily.

How many stops does 12638 have?

12 scheduled halts over 496 km, including Kodaikanal Road, Ambaturai, Dindigul Jn.

Which classes are available?

1A, 2A, 3A, SL, GEN, PWD. See the coach code guide for what each class means.

What is the return train?

The return service is 12637 Pandian SF Express from Chennai Egmore to Madurai Jn.

Timetable valid from 02-Sep-2026. Timings can change for maintenance, diversions or special notices, so check the live status on the day of travel.

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