Chennai–Thiruvananthapuram AC Superfast Express
The Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M. G. Ramachandran Central Railway Station–Thiruvananthapuram AC Superfast Express (train number 22207/22208) (formerly Chennai–Thiruvananthapuram AC Duronto Express) is a Superfast train of the Indian Railways, announced in 2011–12 Railway Budget by Mamata Banerjee (Minister of Railways) connecting Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.
MGR Chennai–Thiruvananthapuram AC
Superfast Express | |||||
| Overview | |||||
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| Service type | AC Superfast Express | ||||
| Locale | Tamil Nadu, Kerala | ||||
| First service | 15 December 2012 | ||||
| Current operator(s) | Southern Railways | ||||
| Route | |||||
| Distance travelled | 905 km (562 mi) | ||||
| Average journey time | 15 hours 10 minutes | ||||
| Service frequency | Bi-weekly | ||||
| Train number(s) | 22207/22208 | ||||
| On-board services | |||||
| Class(es) | AC 1st Class, AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, PANTRY CAR | ||||
| Seating arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Catering facilities | Yes | ||||
| Observation facilities | Large windows | ||||
| Technical | |||||
| Rolling stock | LHB AC coach | ||||
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The train was first flagged off on 15 December 2012 by Minister of State, Mr Shashi Tharoor. The train has been converted from non-stop Duronto to a AC Superfast Express with effect from 22.11.2013, with commercial stoppages at Ernakulam Junction and Kollam Junction. An additional stoppage at Alappuzha was announced with effect from 25 December 2013. From 20 April 2016, additional stoppages have been scheduled at Thrissur, Coimbatore, Salem and Palakkad stations in a bid to increase patronage.