Chennai–Coimbatore Intercity Express

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Coimbatore - Chennai Intercity Express

Intercity Express
Overview
Service type	Express
First service	1 July 1997 between Chennai Central and Coimbatore
Current operator(s)	Southern Railway
Route
Start	Chennai Central
Stops	10
End	Coimbatore
Distance travelled	496.8 km (309 mi)
Average journey time	7 hours 45 minutes as 12679 Chennai-Coimbatore Intercity Express, 7 hours 35 minutes as 12680 Coimbatore-Chennai Intercity Express
Service frequency	daily
Train number(s)	12679 / 12680
On-board services
Class(es)	LHB - 2nd sitting, AC Chair car, General Compartments
Seating arrangements	Yes
Sleeping arrangements	No
Catering facilities	Yes AC Buffet Car
Baggage facilities	Yes
Technical
Track gauge	1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Electrification	Yes
Operating speed	110 km/h (68 mph) maximum 63 km/h (39 mph) including halts
Route map

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 23 December 2019.

Stops[]

Stops for 12680

Stops for 12679

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