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12696/Thiruvananthapuram Central - M.G.R Chennai Central SF Express (PT)
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🔹 Train no. 12696/Thiruvananthapuram Central - M.G.R Chennai Central SF Express (PT) JCO 21/05/2023 will be diverted to run via Alappuzha skipping stoppage at Mavelikara , Chengannur, Tiruvalla, Changanasseri and Kottayam. Additional stoppages will be provided at Harippad, Ambalapuzha, Alappuzha, Cherthala and Ernakulam for the convenience of passengers.
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🔹 Train No. 12696 Thiruvananthapuram Central – Dr MGR Chennai Central Superfast Express leaving Thiruvananthapuram Central at 17.15 hrs o­n and from 28th March to 26th April, 2023 will be partially cancelled between Thiruvananthapuram Central and Kochuveli. The train will originate from Kochuveli at its scheduled departure time of 17.20 hrs.
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Train No. 12696 Thiruvananthapuram Central – Dr MGR Chennai Central Daily Superfast Express leaving Thiruvananthapuram Central at 17.15 hrs o­n 16th February, 2023 will be diverted to run via Alappuzha skipping stoppages at Mavelikara, Chengannur, Thiruvalla, Changanassery and Kottayam. An additional stoppage will be provided at Alappuzha station for the benefit...
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Train No. 12696 Thiruvananthapuram Central - Dr MGR Chennai Central Daily Superfast leaving Thiruvananthapuram Central at 17.15 hrs o­n 11th December, 2022 will be partially cancelled between Thiruvananthapuram Ctrl and Varkala. The train will commence service from Varkala at its scheduled departure time of 17.51 hrs o­n the mentioned date.
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Temporary augmentation of 1 Sleeper Class Coach from 21.04.2022 to 01.06.2022
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Service restored w.e.f. 21/06/21
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Apr 12 2022 (08:47)   12696/Thiruvananthapuram Central - M.G.R Chennai Central SF Express (PT) | KVU/Kadakavur (3 PFs) | ET/WAP-4/22756
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