{"id":1276,"date":"2025-07-30T13:11:12","date_gmt":"2025-07-30T13:11:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/railtravels.org\/?p=1276"},"modified":"2025-07-30T13:11:12","modified_gmt":"2025-07-30T13:11:12","slug":"special-train-chennai-egmore-to-mannargudi-special-train-mannargudi-to-chennai-egmore","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/special-train-chennai-egmore-to-mannargudi-special-train-mannargudi-to-chennai-egmore\/","title":{"rendered":"Special train Chennai Egmore to Mannargudi | Special train Mannargudi to Chennai Egmore"},"content":{"rendered":"

Special train Chennai Egmore to Mannargudi | Special train Mannargudi to Chennai Egmore<\/strong><\/p>\n

Special train between Chennai Egmore-Mannargudi (Train no. 06179 \/ 06180) time table, route, frequency and fare<\/strong><\/p>\n

Train no. 06179 \/ 06180 Chennai Egmore-Mannargudi-Chennai Egmore Daily Special Trains<\/strong><\/p>\n

With a composition of one AC First Class cum AC 2-Tier Coach, one AC 2-Tier Coach, one AC 3-Tier Coach, Nine Sleeper Class Coaches, Four General Second Class Coaches, and Two Luggage cum Brake Vans, Train No. 06179 Chennai Egmore-Mannargudi Daily Special will leave Chennai Egmore at 22.15 hrs to reach Mannargudi at 05.25 hrs on the next day. The first service from Chennai Egmore will be on 08th December, 2025 until further advice.<\/p>\n

In the return direction, Train No. 06180 Mannargudi-Chennai Egmore Daily Special will leave Mannargudi at 22.30 hrs to reach Chennai Egmore at 05.55 hrs the next day. The first service from Mannargudi will be on 09th December, 2025 until further advice.<\/p>\n

Stoppages for both directions: Tambaram, Chengalpattu, Villupuram, Chidambaram, Mayiladuthurai, Tiruvarur and Nidamangalam<\/p>\n

Train No. 06180 Mannargudi-Chennai Egmore Daily Special will also stop at Mambalam.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s the most accurate info available regarding special train services<\/strong> (if any) between Chennai Egmore (MS)<\/strong> and Mannargudi (MQ)<\/strong>, along with the regular trains<\/strong> currently serving the route:<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\ude89 Special Train Status (Chennai Egmore \u2194 Mannargudi)<\/h2>\n
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  • As of now, no seasonal or festival-based special trains<\/strong> are operating between Chennai Egmore and Mannargudi.<\/li>\n
  • The Mannai Express (16179 \/ 16180)<\/strong> runs daily<\/strong> and is treated as a regular service rather than a “special” train.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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    \ud83d\ude84 Regular Service: Mannai Express \u2014 16179 \/ 16180<\/strong><\/h2>\n

    This train is your current primary connection between Chennai Egmore and Mannargudi:<\/p>\n

    \u25b6\ufe0f 16179 \u2013 Chennai Egmore \u2192 Mannargudi<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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    • Departs Chennai Egmore at 22:55<\/strong>, originating from Tambaram<\/strong> at 23:22<\/strong>, and arrives Mannargudi at ~06:20<\/strong>, approximately 6\u202fh\u202f58\u202fm<\/strong> duration. )<\/li>\n
    • Coach composition: 1A, 2A, 3A, Sleeper, Unreserved<\/strong>, typically with no pantry car (E\u2011catering available).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      \u2b05\ufe0f 16180 \u2013 Mannargudi \u2192 Chennai Egmore<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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      • Departs Mannargudi at 22:35<\/strong>, arrives Chennai Egmore at ~05:35<\/strong> via Tambaram around 04:38\u201305:00<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Key Stats:<\/h3>\n
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        • Distance<\/strong>: ~332\u202fkm<\/li>\n
        • Journey time<\/strong>: ~6\u202fh\u202f58\u202fm<\/li>\n
        • Frequency<\/strong>: Daily<\/li>\n
        • Runs via Villupuram, Mayiladuthurai, Thiruvarur, Koradacheri, Needamangalam, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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          \ud83d\udccb Summary Table<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
          Service Type<\/th>\nTrain No.<\/th>\nDirection<\/th>\nDeparts<\/th>\nArrives<\/th>\nDuration<\/th>\nFrequency<\/th>\nClasses<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
          Regular Express<\/td>\n16179 \/ 16180<\/strong><\/td>\nChennai Egmore \u2194 Mannargudi<\/td>\nEgmore 22:55 \/ MQ\u202f22:35<\/td>\nMQ ~06:20 \/ Egmore ~05:35<\/td>\n~6\u202fh\u202f58\u202fm<\/td>\nDaily<\/td>\n1A, 2A, 3A, SL, General<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          Special Trains<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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          \u2705 Recommendations<\/h2>\n
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          • There are no official “special” trains<\/strong> operating currently on this route.<\/li>\n
          • The Mannai Express (16179\/16180)<\/strong> provides daily service<\/strong> and is the most reliable and direct train between the two stations.<\/li>\n
          • Be aware: the departure from Chennai Egmore effectively starts from Tambaram (TBM)<\/strong> at 23:22.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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            \u2139\ufe0f Quick Travel Tip<\/h2>\n

            Although sometimes informally referred to as “special”, the Mannai Express is considered a regular mail\/express train<\/strong>, offering a consistent overnight travel option with multiple coach classes.<\/p>\n

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            Would you like:<\/p>\n

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            • A detailed stoppage list<\/strong> with timings,<\/li>\n
            • Fare chart<\/strong> and coach layout,<\/li>\n
            • PNR status<\/strong> or booking link guidance?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              I\u2019d be happy to assist further!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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