{"id":1288,"date":"2025-07-30T13:16:33","date_gmt":"2025-07-30T13:16:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/railtravels.org\/?p=1288"},"modified":"2025-07-30T13:16:33","modified_gmt":"2025-07-30T13:16:33","slug":"special-train-mangalore-central-thiruvananthapuram-central-special-train-mangalore-central-thiruvananthapuram-central","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/special-train-mangalore-central-thiruvananthapuram-central-special-train-mangalore-central-thiruvananthapuram-central\/","title":{"rendered":"Special train Mangalore Central-Thiruvananthapuram Central | Special train Mangalore Central-Thiruvananthapuram Central"},"content":{"rendered":"

Special train Mangalore Central-Thiruvananthapuram Central | Special train Mangalore Central-Thiruvananthapuram Central<\/strong><\/p>\n

Special train between Mangalore Central-Thiruvananthapuram Central (Train no. 06603 \/ 06604) time table, route, frequency and fare<\/strong><\/p>\n

With a composition of one AC 2-Tier Coach, Four AC 3-Tier Coaches, Ten Sleeper Class Coaches, Four General Second Class Coaches, and Two Luggage cum Brake Vans, Train No. 06603 Mangalore Central-Thiruvananthapuram Central Daily Special will leave Mangalore Central at 17.30 hrs to reach Thiruvananthapuram Central at 06.35 hrs the next day. The first service from Dr. MGR Chennai Central will be on 10th December, 2025 until further advice.<\/p>\n

In the return direction Train No. 06604 Thiruvananthapuram Central-Mangalore Central Daily Special will leave Thiruvananthapuram Central at 19.25 hrs to reach Mangalore Central at 07.50 hrs on the next day. The first service from Mangalore Central will be on 11th December, 2025 until further advice.<\/p>\n

Stoppages in both the directions: Kasaragod, Kanhangad, Nileshwar, Chervathur, Payyanur, Payangadi, Kannur, Tellicherry, Mahe, Vadakara, Kozhikode, Shoranur, Thrisur, Aluva, Ernakulam Jn, Cherthala, Alappuzha, Haripad, Kayankulam, Karunagapalli, Kollam, Paravur and Varkala.<\/p>\n

Train No. 06603 Mangalore Central-Thiruvananthapuram Central Daily Special will also stop at Turavur, Mararikulam and Ambalapuzha<\/p>\n

Train No. 06604 Thiruvananthapuram Central-Mangalore Central Daily Special will also stop at, Kuttippuram, Tirur, Ferok, and Quilandi.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s the most current information about special train services between Mangalore Central (MAQ) and Thiruvananthapuram Central (TVC)<\/strong>, along with regular options:<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\ude86 Special Trains MAQ \u2194 TVC<\/h2>\n

Train Nos.\u202f06630 \/ 06629 \u2013 Daily Fully\u2011Reserved Special (2020)<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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  • 06630 (MAQ \u2192 TVC):<\/strong> Departed Mangalore Central at 18:15<\/strong>, arriving Thiruvananthapuram Central at 09:20<\/strong> next day (~15\u202fh\u202f5\u202fm)<\/li>\n
  • 06629 (TVC \u2192 MAQ):<\/strong> Departed Thiruvananthapuram at 18:40<\/strong>, reaching Mangalore Central at 10:30<\/strong> next day (~15\u202fh\u202f50\u202fm)<\/li>\n
  • Included 1 AC\u20112 Tier, 4 AC\u20113 Tier, ~10 SL, 4 General, 2 Brake Vans. Numerous halts across coastal Kerala & Karnataka<\/li>\n
  • These were temporary daily specials<\/strong> starting December 4\u20135, 2025, and have since been phased out<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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    \ud83d\ude84 Current Regular Trains (Non\u2011special services)<\/h2>\n

    Mangaluru Central \u2013 Thiruvananthapuram Vande Bharat Express (20631 \/ 20632)<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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    • Operates 6 days\/week<\/strong> (except Wednesday): journey time ~8\u202fh\u202f40\u202fmin<\/strong> over 620\u202fkm, stops at ~9 stations including Kasaragod, Kannur, Kozhikode, Shoranur, Ernakulam, Kollam<\/li>\n
    • Fastest option available with all\u2011AC chair car<\/strong> seating, onboard Wi\u2011Fi, catering, and Kavach<\/strong> safety system<\/li>\n
    • Permanently upgraded from 8 to 16 coaches<\/strong> as of May 22, 2025 to meet rising demand<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Other Daily Express Trains (cheaper, slower)<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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      • Malabar Express (16630 \/ 16629):<\/strong> ~634\u202fkm in ~15\u202fh\u202f50\u202fm<\/strong>, ~50\u202fkm\/h, daily, with AC and Sleeper classes<\/li>\n
      • Maveli Express (16604 \/ 16603):<\/strong> ~620\u202fkm in ~12\u202fh\u202f20\u202fm<\/strong>, daily service with AC and Sleeper coaches<\/li>\n
      • Thiruvananthapuram\u2013Mangaluru Express (16347 \/ 16348):<\/strong> ~632\u202fkm in ~14\u202fh\u202f15\u202fm, LHB rake, AC + Sleeper + General, daily<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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        \ud83d\udccb Summary Table<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
        Service Type<\/th>\nTrain Number<\/th>\nDirection<\/th>\nFrequency<\/th>\nDuration<\/th>\nNotable Features<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
        Special (2025 only)<\/td>\n06630 \/ 06629<\/td>\nMAQ \u2194 TVC<\/td>\nDaily (2020)<\/td>\n~15\u201316 h<\/td>\nIncluded AC + Sleeper; now inactive<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        Vande Bharat Express<\/td>\n20631 \/ 20632<\/td>\nMAQ \u2194 TVC<\/td>\n6\u2011days\/week<\/td>\n~8\u202fh\u202f40\u202fm<\/td>\nFastest, AC only, modern amenities<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        Maveli Express<\/td>\n16603 \/ 16604<\/td>\nMAQ \u2194 TVC<\/td>\nDaily<\/td>\n~12\u202fh\u202f20\u202fm<\/td>\nAC + Sleeper, good speed<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        Malabar Express<\/td>\n16629 \/ 16630<\/td>\nMAQ \u2194 TVC<\/td>\nDaily<\/td>\n~15\u202fh\u202f50\u202fm<\/td>\nMost halts, slowest option<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        TVC\u2013MAQ Express<\/td>\n16347 \/ 16348<\/td>\nTVC \u2194 MAQ<\/td>\nDaily<\/td>\n~14\u202fh\u202f15\u202fm<\/td>\nLHB rake, full coach classes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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        \u2705 Recommendations<\/h2>\n
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        • Special trains like 06630\/06629 are discontinued<\/strong>\u2014they were temporary reserved services in 2025 and are not currently operational<\/li>\n
        • The best option now is the Mangaluru\u2013Thiruvananthapuram Vande Bharat Express (20631\/20632)<\/strong>\u2014fastest, most comfortable, and regularly scheduled.<\/li>\n
        • Slower, budget-friendly alternatives include the Maveli<\/strong> or Malabar Express<\/strong>, depending on timing and class requirements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          Would you like to view detailed stoppages, fare info, coach layouts, or booking links for any of these trains?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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