About 12631/32 Nellai Express

The 12631/12632 Nellai Express is one of the most popular superfast trains operated by the Southern Railway zone of Indian Railways. This train connects Chennai Egmore and Tirunelveli, providing fast and reliable rail connectivity across Tamil Nadu. Named after Tirunelveli, which is locally known as “Nellai,” the train has been serving passengers for decades and remains a preferred choice for business travelers, students, tourists, and daily commuters.

Train number 12631 runs from Chennai Egmore to Tirunelveli, while train number 12632 operates in the reverse direction. During its journey, the train passes through important railway stations such as Tambaram, Chengalpattu, Villupuram Junction, Tiruchirappalli Junction, Dindigul Junction, Madurai Junction, Virudhunagar, Sattur, and Kovilpatti before reaching its destination. The train covers a distance of about 650 kilometers in nearly 10 to 11 hours, making it one of the fastest overnight trains on this route.

The Nellai Express runs daily and offers multiple travel classes, including AC First Class, AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper Class, and General coaches. The train currently operates with modern LHB coaches, which provide better safety, improved riding comfort, and a smoother travel experience. Passengers can also access facilities such as charging points, reserved berths, luggage space, and clean washrooms throughout the journey.

The train is especially popular among passengers travelling between Chennai, Tiruchirappalli, Madurai, and Tirunelveli. Its convenient overnight schedule allows travelers to save daytime hours while reaching their destination comfortably.

Passengers travelling on the Nellai Express can also order fresh and hygienic food in train through TravelKhana. The service delivers restaurant-style meals directly to train seats at major stations along the route. Travelers can enjoy South Indian meals, biryani, North Indian thalis, Jain food, snacks, and beverages during their journey.

Highlights of Nellai Express –

No of Coaches	Total – 24,  AC – 7, SL – 12, GN – 5
Pantry Car	No
E-Catering	Yes By TravelKhana.com
Avg. Running Status	Excellent
Cleaning	Good
Ticket Availability	Average
Passenger Safety	Excellent
Mobile/Laptop Charger	Yes

12631/Nellai Express, Chennai to Tirunelveli Route, Schedule & Time Table –

Station Code	Station Name	Arrival Time	Departure Time	Stoppage Time
MS	CHENNAI EGMORE	origin	20:10	Origin
TBM	TAMBARAM	20:33	20:35	2 min
CGL	CHENGALPATTU	21:03	21:05	2 min
MLMR	MELMARUVATTUR	21:33	21:35	2 min
TMV	TINDIVANAM	22:03	22:05	2 min
VM	VILLUPARAM JN	22:35	22:40	5 min
VRI	VRIDHACHALAM JN	23:20	23:22	2 min
TPJ	TIRUCHCHIRAPALI	02:05	02:10	5 min
DG	DINDIGUL JN	03:28	03:30	2 min
SDN	SHOLAVANDAN	04:05	04:06	1 min
MDU	MADURAI JN	04:35	04:40	5 min
VPT	VIRUDUNAGAR JN	05:18	05:20	2 min
SRT	SATUR	05:41	05:42	1 min
CVP	KOVILPATTI	06:04	06:05	1 min
TEN	TIRUNELVELI	08:00	destination	Destination

12632/Nellai Express, Tirunelveli to Chennai Route, Schedule & Time Table –

Station Code	Station Name	Arrival Time	Departure Time	Stoppage Time
TEN	TIRUNELVELI	origin	19:25	Origin
CVP	KOVILPATTI	20:23	20:25	2 min
SRT	SATUR	20:43	20:45	2 min
VPT	VIRUDUNAGAR JN	21:18	21:20	2 min
MDU	MADURAI JN	22:05	22:10	5 min
SDN	SHOLAVANDAN	22:29	22:30	1 min
DG	DINDIGUL JN	23:13	23:15	2 min
TPJ	TIRUCHCHIRAPALI	01:00	01:05	5 min
VRI	VRIDHACHALAM JN	02:43	02:45	2 min
VM	VILLUPARAM JN	03:53	03:55	2 min
TMV	TINDIVANAM	04:29	04:30	1 min
MLMR	MELMARUVATTUR	04:54	04:55	1 min
CGL	CHENGALPATTU	05:38	05:40	2 min
TBM	TAMBARAM	06:08	06:10	2 min
MBM	MAMBALAM	06:28	06:30	2 min
MS	CHENNAI EGMORE	07:10	destination	Destination

12631/32 Nellai Express Fare and Coach Position Seat Map

Train Coach Position And Seat Layout Class:-

Second Tire AC Coach(2A):-

Third Tier AC coach(3A):-

Sleeper Class(SL):-

Unreserved Second Class Compartment(GS):-

Stands for Seating cum Luggage Rake(SLR):-