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12653 Rockfort SF Express Running Status (Live)
12653 Rockfort SF Express departs Chennai Egmore (MS) at 23:30 and reaches Tiruchchirappalli Jn (TPJ) at 05:00 on day 2, a journey of 05:30 hours covering 336 km. It has 11 intermediate stops and runs daily.
Travel time
05:30 hrs
336 km
Stops
13
11 intermediate
Typical classes
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12653 Rockfort SF Express Route & Timetable
| Station Name | Code | Arrives | Departs | Halt (min) | Day | Distance (km) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chennai Egmore | MS | Origin | 23:30 | -- | 1 | 0 |
| Mambalam | MBM | 23:41 | 23:43 | 2 | 1 | 7 |
| Tambaram | TBM | 00:01 | 00:03 | 2 | 2 | 25 |
| Chengalpattu Jn | CGL | 00:28 | 00:30 | 2 | 2 | 56 |
| Villupuram Jn | VM | 02:03 | 02:05 | 2 | 2 | 159 |
| Vriddhachalam Jn | VRI | 02:46 | 02:48 | 2 | 2 | 213 |
| Pennadam | PNDM | 03:01 | 03:02 | 1 | 2 | 232 |
| Ariyalur | ALU | 03:21 | 03:22 | 1 | 2 | 267 |
| Kallakkudi Palanganatham | KKPM | 03:40 | 03:41 | 1 | 2 | 291 |
| Lalgudi | LLI | 03:57 | 03:58 | 1 | 2 | 310 |
| Srirangam | SRGM | 04:13 | 04:15 | 2 | 2 | 325 |
| Tiruchchirappalli Town | TPTN | 04:20 | 04:21 | 1 | 2 | 328 |
| Tiruchchirappalli Jn | TPJ | 05:00 | Destination | -- | 2 | 336 |
Typical classes for 12653 Rockfort SF Express
Coach composition for 12653 Rockfort SF Express is not determined by category, so this page does not list train-specific classes or rupee fares. Look up fares from Chennai Egmore (MS) to Tiruchchirappalli Jn (TPJ) for your travel date. Coach classes vary by train and date. Check IRCTC before booking.
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Platforms for 12653 Rockfort SF Express
The public timetable snapshot does not include platform numbers for this train. Platforms are allotted on the day of travel. When a platform is reported, it appears in live running status. Confirm on the station boards at Chennai Egmore (MS) and Tiruchchirappalli Jn (TPJ) before you board.
Nearby stations on 12653 Rockfort SF Express
On the Chennai Egmore → Tiruchchirappalli Jn route
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Other terminals in the same city
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 12653 Rockfort SF Express run every day of the week?▼
Yes. 12653 Rockfort SF Express is scheduled to run daily between Chennai Egmore and Tiruchchirappalli Junction. Always re-check for cancellations on the date you travel.
What time does 12653 Rockfort SF Express leave Chennai Egmore and reach Tiruchchirappalli Junction?▼
12653 Rockfort SF Express is scheduled to depart Chennai Egmore (MS) at 23:30 and arrive Tiruchchirappalli Junction (TPJ) at 05:00 on day 2. Scheduled journey time is 05:30 hours. Timings come from the public timetable snapshot — confirm on NTES or IRCTC before you travel.
Does 12653 Rockfort SF Express arrive the next day?▼
Yes. 12653 Rockfort SF Express is scheduled to reach Tiruchchirappalli Junction (TPJ) on day 2 at 05:00, after leaving Chennai Egmore at 23:30. Plan pickups on that arrival day, not the departure date.
What are the main stops on 12653 Rockfort SF Express (Chennai Egmore to Tiruchchirappalli Junction)?▼
12653 Rockfort SF Express has 13 scheduled stations (11 intermediate). Notable stops include Mambalam (MBM), Tambaram, Chennai (TBM), Chengalpattu Junction (CGL), Villupuram Junction (VM), Vriddhachalam Junction (VRI), Pennadam (PNDM), Srirangam (SRGM), Tiruchchirappalli Town (TPTN). The full list with times is in the route table on this page.
Can I board 12653 Rockfort SF Express at Tambaram, Chennai (TBM)?▼
Yes, Tambaram, Chennai is a scheduled halt. 12653 Rockfort SF Express is shown arriving at 00:01 and departing at 00:03 on day 2. Book the ticket with TBM as the boarding station on IRCTC.
How do I check fares for 12653 Rockfort SF Express from Chennai Egmore to Tiruchchirappalli Junction?▼
Coach composition for this superfast is not determined by category, so this page does not guess train-specific classes or rupee amounts. Coach classes vary by train and date. Check IRCTC before booking. Use the fare lookup for train 12653 from MS to TPJ, then book on IRCTC.
What is the return train from Tiruchchirappalli Junction to Chennai Egmore?▼
12654 Rockfort SF Express is the matching service in this catalogue from Tiruchchirappalli Junction (TPJ) back to Chennai Egmore (MS). Open that train page for its timetable. Pairing is taken from the schedule snapshot, not from a live rake link.
How far is Chennai Egmore to Tiruchchirappalli Junction on 12653?▼
12653 Rockfort SF Express covers 336 km from Chennai Egmore (MS) to Tiruchchirappalli Junction (TPJ) in a scheduled 05:30 hours, with 11 intermediate stops.
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About 12653 Rockfort SF Express
12653 Rockfort SF Express is a superfast train operated by Indian Railways on the Chennai Egmore to Tiruchchirappalli Jn route. The train runs daily with a journey time of 05:30 hours covering a distance of 336 km.
It has 13 stops, including Chennai Egmore, Mambalam, Tambaram, Chengalpattu Jn, Villupuram Jn, Vriddhachalam Jn and 7 more.
Check live running status before you travel. Platform numbers are not in this timetable snapshot and can change, so confirm on the station boards as well.
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