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Train No. 12661 · Superfast

Pothigai SF Express (MS to SCT)

Chennai Egmore to Sengottai · 669 km · 18 stops · Runs Daily
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  1. Day 1
  2. Start
    Chennai Egmore
    MS · 0 km
    19:35
  3. 20:00
    Tambaram
    TBM · 25 km · 2 min halt
    20:02
  4. 20:28
    Chengalpattu Jn
    CGL · 56 km · 2 min halt
    20:30
  5. 22:18
    Villupuram Jn
    VM · 158 km · 2 min halt
    22:20
  6. 23:02
    Vriddhachalam Jn
    VRI · 213 km · 2 min halt
    23:04
  7. Day 2
  8. 01:05
    Tiruchchirappalli Jn
    TPJ · 336 km · 5 min halt
    01:10
  9. 02:07
    Dindigul Jn
    DG · 429 km · 3 min halt
    02:10
  10. 03:00
    Madurai Jn
    MDU · 496 km · 5 min halt
    03:05
  11. 03:38
    Virudunagar Jn
    VPT · 539 km · 2 min halt
    03:40
  12. 03:54
    Tiruttangal
    TTL · 561 km · 1 min halt
    03:55
  13. 04:03
    Sivakasi
    SVKS · 564 km · 2 min halt
    04:05
  14. 04:24
    Srivilliputtur
    SVPR · 581 km · 1 min halt
    04:25
  15. 04:38
    Rajapalayam
    RJPM · 592 km · 2 min halt
    04:40
  16. 05:09
    Sankarankovil
    SNKL · 625 km · 1 min halt
    05:10
  17. 05:24
    Pambakovil Shandy
    PBKS · 636 km · 1 min halt
    05:25
  18. 05:39
    Kadayanallur
    KDNL · 645 km · 1 min halt
    05:40
  19. 05:58
    Tenkasi Jn
    TSI · 661 km · 2 min halt
    06:00
  20. 06:40
    Sengottai
    SCT · 669 km
    End

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12661 route map

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12661 coach position

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How late does 12661 usually run?

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Pothigai SF Express: common questions

What time does 12661 leave Chennai Egmore?

12661 Pothigai SF Express is scheduled to depart Chennai Egmore (MS) at 19:35 and reach Sengottai (SCT) at 06:40 on day 2, a journey of about 11 h 05 min.

On which days does 12661 run?

It runs daily.

How many stops does 12661 have?

18 scheduled halts over 669 km, including Tambaram, Chengalpattu Jn, Villupuram 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 12662 Pothigai SF Express from Sengottai to Chennai Egmore.

Timetable valid from 07-Apr-2026. Timings can change for maintenance, diversions or special notices, so check the live status on the day of travel.

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