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Train No. 12693 · Superfast

Pearl City Express (MS to TN)

Chennai Egmore to Tuticorin · 655 km · 20 stops · Runs Daily
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  1. Day 1
  2. Start
    Chennai Egmore
    MS · 0 km
    19:15
  3. 19:40
    Tambaram
    TBM · 25 km · 2 min halt
    19:42
  4. 20:08
    Chengalpattu Jn
    CGL · 56 km · 2 min halt
    20:10
  5. 20:28
    Madurantakam
    MMK · 80 km · 2 min halt
    20:30
  6. 20:43
    Melmaruvathur
    MLMR · 91 km · 2 min halt
    20:45
  7. 21:08
    Tindivanam
    TMV · 121 km · 2 min halt
    21:10
  8. 22:03
    Villupuram Jn
    VM · 158 km · 2 min halt
    22:05
  9. 22:46
    Vriddhachalam Jn
    VRI · 213 km · 2 min halt
    22:48
  10. 23:23
    Ariyalur
    ALU · 266 km · 1 min halt
    23:24
  11. Day 2
  12. 00:45
    Tiruchchirappalli Jn
    TPJ · 336 km · 5 min halt
    00:50
  13. 01:47
    Dindigul Jn
    DG · 430 km · 3 min halt
    01:50
  14. 02:45
    Madurai Jn
    MDU · 496 km · 5 min halt
    02:50
  15. 03:07
    Tirumangalam
    TMQ · 514 km · 1 min halt
    03:08
  16. 03:23
    Virudunagar Jn
    VPT · 539 km · 2 min halt
    03:25
  17. 03:43
    Satur
    SRT · 566 km · 2 min halt
    03:45
  18. 04:03
    Kovilpatti
    CVP · 588 km · 2 min halt
    04:05
  19. 04:19
    Kadambur
    KDU · 610 km · 1 min halt
    04:20
  20. 04:39
    Vanchi Maniyachchi Jn
    MEJ · 624 km · 1 min halt
    04:40
  21. 05:09
    Tuti Melur
    TME · 654 km · 1 min halt
    05:10
  22. 05:55
    Tuticorin
    TN · 655 km
    End

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12693 route map

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12693 coach position

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How late does 12693 usually run?

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Pearl City Express: common questions

What time does 12693 leave Chennai Egmore?

12693 Pearl City Express is scheduled to depart Chennai Egmore (MS) at 19:15 and reach Tuticorin (TN) at 05:55 on day 2, a journey of about 10 h 40 min.

On which days does 12693 run?

It runs daily.

How many stops does 12693 have?

20 scheduled halts over 655 km, including Tambaram, Chengalpattu Jn, Madurantakam.

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 12694 Pearl City Express from Tuticorin to Chennai Egmore.

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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