{"id":1811,"date":"2025-07-30T05:27:04","date_gmt":"2025-07-30T05:27:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/railtravels.org\/?p=1811"},"modified":"2025-07-30T05:27:04","modified_gmt":"2025-07-30T05:27:04","slug":"special-train-between-chennai-egmore-tiruchchirappalli","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/special-train-between-chennai-egmore-tiruchchirappalli\/","title":{"rendered":"Special train between Chennai Egmore-Tiruchchirappalli"},"content":{"rendered":"

Special train between Chennai Egmore-Tiruchchirappalli<\/strong><\/p>\n

Rock Fort (Malai Kottai) Special train between Chennai Egmore-Tiruchchirappalli (Train No. 02653 \/ 02654) time table, route, frequency and fare<\/strong><\/p>\n

For the convenience of passengers, Soutern Railway has decided to run special train between Chennai Egmore-Tiruchchirappalli-Chennai Egmore (Train No. 02653 \/ 02654)<\/p>\n

Train No. 02653 Chennai Egmore-Tiruchchirappalli special train<\/strong><\/p>\n

Train No. 02653 Chennai Egmore-Tiruchchirappalli Special train will leave from (Daily) Chennai Egmore at 23.15 hrs & will reach Tiruchchirappalli at 04.45 hrs and train running time between the station 5 hour and 30 minutes.<\/p>\n

Train No. 02654 Tiruchchirappalli-Chennai Egmore special train<\/strong><\/p>\n

Similarly, Train No. 02654 Tiruchchirappalli-Chennai Egmore Special train will leave from (Daily) Tiruchchirappalli at 22.45 hrs & will reach Chennai Egmore at 04.15 hrs and train running time between the station 15 hour and 5 minutes.<\/p>\n

Chennai Egmore-Tiruchchirappalli Distance between the station is 337 Kilometer<\/p>\n

Stoppages: Mambalam, Tambaram, Chengalpattu, Villupuram, Vridhachallam, Ariyalur, Lalgudi, Srirangam and Tiruchchirappalli Town.<\/p>\n

Date of Commencement of Service:<\/p>\n

Train No. 02653 from Chennai Egmore-Tiruchchirappalli special train 27-10-2025<\/p>\n

Train No: 02654 from Tiruchchirappalli-Chennai Egmore special train 26-10-2025<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s the most up-to-date information on special trains between Chennai Egmore (MS) and Tiruchchirappalli (TPJ)<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\ude86 Special MEMU \/ Festival Services<\/h2>\n
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  • Train 06031 \u2013 Chennai Egmore \u2192 Tiruchchirappalli MEMU Special<\/strong>
    \nOperates occasionally as an unreserved MEMU special service<\/strong>, often late at night (~22:35 departure), covering the ~311\u202fkm via local halts . This is not an express or long-distance train<\/strong>, and it runs only when additional local capacity is needed\u2014typically around festival demand periods. Its schedule is irregular and subject to short-notice changes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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    \u2705 Regular Express & Superfast Trains (Recommended)<\/h2>\n

    There is no active special fare (0xxxx-series) train<\/strong> currently operating between Chennai Egmore and Tiruchchirappalli apart from occasional MEMU specials. Instead, numerous well-maintained regular trains provide fast, daily connectivity:<\/p>\n

    22671 \u2013 Tejas Express (Chennai Egmore\u2013Madurai via TPJ)<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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    • Departs MS at 06:22 AM<\/strong>, arrives TPJ around 09:45 AM<\/strong> (~3h\u202f23m over ~337\u202fkm)<\/li>\n
    • Runs almost daily except Thursday<\/strong>, AC Chair Car & Executive seating, onboard catering available<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      20627 \/ 20665 \u2013 Vande Bharat Express (MS \u2194 TPJ)<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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      • About 3h\u202f50m journey<\/strong>, fastest option on this route, operational most days except Friday<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        22675 \/ 22676 \u2013 Cholan Superfast Express<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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        • Depart MS at 07:45 AM<\/strong>, arrive TPJ by ~3:00 PM (~7h\u202f15m, 401 km)<\/strong>. Runs daily<\/strong>, includes AC and sleeper classes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          12605 \u2013 Pallavan Superfast Express<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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          • Leaves MS around 15:40<\/strong>, reaches TPJ by about 20:40<\/strong> (~5h, 336\u202fkm), AC & non\u2011AC chair seating, with pantry service<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            Other frequent trains include Vaigai Express (12635), Nellai Express (12631), Pandian Express (12637), Rockfort Express (12653)<\/strong>, all offering ~5\u20137h journeys and daily or frequent service through TPJ<\/h3>\n
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            \ud83d\udcca Summary Table<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
            Train No.<\/th>\nTrain Name \/ Type<\/th>\nFrequency<\/th>\nDuration<\/th>\nSeats Offered<\/th>\nNotes<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
            06031<\/strong><\/td>\nMEMU Special (local service)<\/td>\nIrregular<\/td>\n~7+\u202fh<\/td>\nUnreserved MEMU<\/td>\nNot for long-distance booking<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            22671<\/strong><\/td>\nTejas Express<\/td>\n6 days\/week<\/td>\n~3h\u202f23m<\/td>\nCC & EC<\/td>\nFastest AC-only option<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            20627\/20665<\/strong><\/td>\nVande Bharat Express<\/td>\n6 days\/week<\/td>\n~3h\u202f50m<\/td>\nCC & EC<\/td>\nHigh-speed premium<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            22675<\/strong><\/td>\nCholan SF Express<\/td>\nDaily<\/td>\n~7h\u202f15m<\/td>\n1A,2A,3A,SL<\/td>\nAC\/Sleeper available<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            12605<\/strong><\/td>\nPallavan SF Express<\/td>\nDaily<\/td>\n~5h<\/td>\nAC\/2S Chair seats<\/td>\nWith onboard pantry<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            Other options<\/td>\nVaigai, Nellai, Pandian, etc.<\/td>\nDaily\/Weekly<\/td>\n5\u20137h<\/td>\nVarious<\/td>\nGood alternatives<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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            \ud83e\udded What This Means for You<\/h2>\n
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            • There is no active long-distance special train between Chennai Egmore and Tiruchchirappalli<\/strong>\u2014other than MEMU specials for local access.<\/li>\n
            • For fast and reliable travel, choose Tejas Express<\/strong> or Vande Bharat Express<\/strong> if AC seating is preferred.<\/li>\n
            • For full range class options and moderate speed, Cholan<\/strong>, Pallavan<\/strong>, or other named superfast trains are ideal.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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              Would you like me to check seat availability, fares, or booking options<\/strong> for any of these trains for your intended travel dates?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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