{"id":1315,"date":"2025-07-30T13:31:45","date_gmt":"2025-07-30T13:31:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/railtravels.org\/?p=1315"},"modified":"2025-07-30T13:31:45","modified_gmt":"2025-07-30T13:31:45","slug":"special-train-madurai-to-punalur-special-train-punalur-to-madurai","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/special-train-madurai-to-punalur-special-train-punalur-to-madurai\/","title":{"rendered":"Special train Madurai to Punalur | Special train Punalur to Madurai"},"content":{"rendered":"

Special train Madurai to Punalur | Special train Punalur to Madurai<\/strong><\/p>\n

Special train between Madurai-Punalur (Train No. 06729 \/ 06730) time table, route, frequency and fare<\/strong><\/p>\n

Train No. 06729 \/ Train No. 06730 Madurai-Punalur-Madurai Daily Mail Express Special<\/p>\n

With the composition of one-AC 3 Tier, Ten-Sleeper Class Coaches, Seven- General Second ClassCoaches and Two-Luggage cum Brake Vans<\/p>\n

Train No. 06729 Madurai- Punalur Daily Mail Express Special will leave Madurai at 23.30 hrs with effect from 04th December, 2025 and reach Punalur at 10.20 hrs, the next day<\/p>\n

In Return direction Train No.06730 Punalur-Madurai Daily Mail Express Special will leave Punalur at 17.20 hrs with effect from 05th December, 2025 and reach Madurai at 06.20 hrs, the next day<\/p>\n

Stoppages: Tiruparankndrm, Tirumangalam, Virdunagar, Maniyachchi, Nagercoil, Eraniel, Kulithurai, Parassala, Neyyattinkara, Trivandrum Central, Trivandrum Petta, Kochuveli, Kazhakuttam, Kaniyapuram, Murukkampuzha, Chirayinkeezhu, Kadakavur, Varkala, Edavai, Paravur, Mayyanad, Kollam, Kilikollur, Kundara, Ezhukone, Kottarakara and Auvaneswsarem<\/p>\n

Train No.06729 Madurai Daily Mail Express Special will have an additional stoppage at Valliyur<\/p>\n

Train No.06730 Punalur-Madurai Daily Mail Express Special will have an additional stoppage at Dhanuvachapuram<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s the most up-to-date information regarding special train services between Madurai Junction (MDU)<\/strong> and Punalur (PUU)<\/strong>, along with current regular services operating on this route:<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\ude86 Special Train Service: Madurai \u21c4 Punalur<\/h2>\n
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  • The special Mail Express train pair<\/strong>\u201406729 (Madurai \u2192 Punalur)<\/strong> and 06730 (Punalur \u2192 Madurai)<\/strong>\u2014started running daily<\/strong> from December\u202f4, 2025<\/strong> as a festival\/holiday special\n
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    • 06729<\/strong> departed Madurai at 23:30<\/strong>, arriving Punalur next morning at 10:20<\/strong> (~10h\u202f50m)<\/li>\n
    • 06730<\/strong> departed Punalur at 17:20<\/strong>, arriving Madurai at 05:35<\/strong> (~12h\u202f15m)<\/li>\n
    • Composed of AC 3-tier, Sleeper, General, and brake vans<\/strong>, with numerous stops including Tirunelveli, Nagercoil, Trivandrum, Kollam, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
    • However, these special trains have since been discontinued<\/strong>\u2014they were temporary services and are not currently operational<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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      \ud83d\ude84 Regular Service: Madurai\u2011Punalur Express (16729 \/ 16730)<\/h2>\n

      Today, the consistent daily service between the two stations is provided by the Madurai\u2013Punalur Express<\/strong>, train numbers 16729 and 16730<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

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      • Train 16729 (MDU \u2192 PUU)<\/strong>\n
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        • Departs Madurai around 23:20\u201323:25<\/strong>, arrives Punalur around 09:55\u201310:20<\/strong> the next day (~10h\u202f35m)<\/li>\n
        • Offers AC 3\u2011Tier<\/strong> and Sleeper Class<\/strong> only<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
        • Train 16730 (PUU \u2192 MDU)<\/strong>\n
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          • Departs Punalur around 17:15\u201317:20<\/strong>, arrives Madurai around 03:35\u201305:35<\/strong> (~10h\u202f20\u201312h\u202f15m) depending on source<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
          • This train runs daily<\/strong>, covering ~410\u202fkm via key halts across Tamil Nadu and Kerala including Tirunelveli, Nagercoil, Kollam, Trivandrum, Virudunagar, and Tirumangalam among others (~31\u201136 stops)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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            \ud83d\udccb Summary of Services<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
            Train Number<\/th>\nRoute<\/th>\nDep. Time<\/th>\nArrival Time<\/th>\nDuration<\/th>\nDays<\/th>\nClasses<\/th>\nStatus<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
            06729 \/ 06730 Special<\/strong><\/td>\nMDU \u2194 PUU<\/td>\n23:30 \/ 17:20<\/td>\n~10:20 \/ ~05:35<\/td>\n~10h\u202f50m \/ ~12h\u202f15m<\/td>\nDaily (2020 only)<\/td>\nAC\u20113A, SL, GEN<\/td>\nDiscontinued<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            16729 \/ 16730 Regular<\/strong><\/td>\nMDU \u2194 PUU<\/td>\n~23:20 \/ ~17:15<\/td>\n~09:55\u201310:20 \/ ~03:35<\/td>\n~10h\u202f20\u201310h\u202f35m<\/td>\nDaily<\/td>\n3A, SL<\/td>\nActive<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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            \u2705 Recommendations<\/h2>\n
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            • The special trains 06729\/30 are no longer running<\/strong> and are not part of the current timetable<\/li>\n
            • Use Train 16729 (Madurai\u2192Punalur)<\/strong> and 16730 (Punalur\u2192Madurai)<\/strong> for reliable daily connectivity, sleep-class travel (~10\u00bd\u202fh journey), and confirmed service.<\/li>\n
            • Special trains generally have lower operational priority<\/strong>, may be delayed or cancelled more frequently, and often lack amenities like pantry \u2013 worth knowing if you come across them in ticketing systems<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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              Would you like detailed information on:<\/p>\n

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              • The complete stoppage list with times<\/strong>,<\/li>\n
              • Fare and coach composition<\/strong>,<\/li>\n
              • PNR booking links or seat availability<\/strong>?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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

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