{"id":1826,"date":"2025-07-30T05:29:12","date_gmt":"2025-07-30T05:29:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/railtravels.org\/?p=1826"},"modified":"2025-07-30T05:29:12","modified_gmt":"2025-07-30T05:29:12","slug":"special-train-between-chennai-egmore-kollam","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/special-train-between-chennai-egmore-kollam\/","title":{"rendered":"Special train between Chennai Egmore-Kollam"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

Special train between Chennai Egmore-Kollam (Train No. 06101 \/ 06102) 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-Kollam Jn-Chennai Egmore (Train No. 06101 \/ 06102)<\/p>\n

Train No. 06101 Chennai Egmore-Kollam Jn special train<\/strong><\/p>\n

Train No. 06101 Chennai Egmore-Kollam Jn Special train will leave from (Daily) Chennai Egmore at 17.00 hrs & will reach Kollam Jn at 08.45 hrs and train running time between the station 15 hour and 45 minutes.<\/p>\n

Train No. 06102 Kollam Jn-Chennai Egmore special train<\/strong><\/p>\n

Similarly, Train No. 06102 Kollam Jn-Chennai Egmore Special train will leave from (Daily) Kollam Jn at 12.00 hrs & will reach Chennai Egmore at 03.05 hrs and train running time between the station 15 hour and 5 minutes.<\/p>\n

Chennai Egmore-Kollam Jn Distance between the station is 761 Kilometer<\/p>\n

Stoppages: Tambaram, Chengalpattu, Villupuram, Vridhachallam, Tiruchchirappalli, Dindugal, Madurai, Virudhunagar, Srivilliputhur, Rajaplayam, Sankarankoil, Kadayanallur, Tenkasi, Sengottai, Punnalur, Avaneswaram, Kottarakara and Kundara.<\/p>\n

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

Train No. 06101 from Chennai Egmore-Kollam Jn special train 25-10-2025<\/p>\n

Train No: 06102 from Kollam Jn-Chennai Egmore special train 26-10-2025<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s the latest on special train services between Chennai Egmore (MS) and Kollam Junction (QLN)<\/strong>, along with dependable regular train options:<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\ude86 Special Fare Trains<\/h2>\n
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  • Train 06031XXXX \u2013 Chennai Egmore \u2192 Kollam Special Fare Pongal Special<\/strong>
    \n\u2022 A one-off festival train running around Pongal, departing Chennai Egmore at ~23:45<\/strong> and arriving Kollam ~17:00 next day<\/strong>, journey time ~17\u202fh\u202f15\u202fm over ~846\u202fkm with 14 halts<\/strong>
    \n\u2022 As a special fare service, it is seasonal and limited in frequency<\/strong>\u2014typically not offered beyond the festival window.<\/li>\n
  • No other currently active 0xxxx-series<\/strong> (special trains) are scheduled on this route.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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    \u2705 Regular Train: 16101 \/ 16102 Chennai Egmore \u2013 Kollam Express<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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    • **Train 16101 (Egmore \u2192 Kollam)**
      \n\u2022 Departs 17:00 IST daily<\/strong>, arriving Kollam ~07:10 AM<\/strong> the next day
      \n\u2022 Covers ~738\u202fkm in approximately 13\u202fh\u202f43\u202fm<\/strong>, stopping at 23 stations including Tambaram, Madurai, Thiruvananthapuram and Trivandrum North station at some runs<\/li>\n
    • Train 16102 (reverse)<\/strong> runs daily from Kollam to Chennai Egmore at ~15:00, arriving ~03:00\u201304:00 next day.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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      \ud83d\udcca Quick Comparison<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
      Train No.<\/th>\nRoute<\/th>\nType<\/th>\nFrequency<\/th>\nDeparture<\/th>\nArrival<\/th>\nDuration<\/th>\nCoach Classes<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
      06031XXXX<\/strong><\/td>\nEgmore \u2192 Kollam (festival)<\/td>\nSpecial Fare Train<\/td>\nOnce (Pongal)<\/td>\n~23:45<\/td>\n~17:00 (Next day)<\/td>\n~17\u202fh\u202f15\u202fm<\/td>\nSL, 3A, 2A (limited)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      16101\/16102<\/strong><\/td>\nEgmore \u2194 Kollam<\/td>\nRegular Express<\/td>\nDaily<\/strong><\/td>\nEgmore 17:00 \/ Kollam ~15:00<\/td>\nKollam 07:10 \/ Egmore ~03:00<\/td>\n~13\u202fh\u202f45\u202fm<\/td>\n2A, 3A, SL, GN<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
      \n

      \ud83d\udd0d Which Service to Choose?<\/h2>\n
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      • For most travel needs<\/strong>, Train 16101\/16102 (Chennai Egmore \u2013 Kollam Express)<\/strong> is the best option:\n
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        • Runs daily<\/strong>, offers faster journey<\/strong> (~13h43m vs ~17h), consistent coach availability, and better punctuality.<\/li>\n
        • As a regular express, it includes AC classes, Sleeper, and General seating.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
        • The special festival train (06031XXXX)<\/strong> is only useful during festival periods like Pongal<\/strong>, and operates once or twice. It often has fewer amenities and longer travel time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
          \n

          \u2139\ufe0f Additional Context<\/h3>\n
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          • The regular express runs via the historic Quilon\u2013Madras route<\/strong>, traversing through Chengalpattu, Tiruchchirappalli, Madurai, Punalur, and Thiruvananthapuram before reaching Kollam Junction \u2014 all sections are now fully electrified as of mid-2025<\/li>\n
          • In July 2025<\/strong>, the Chennai\u2013Thiruvananthapuram Express<\/strong> (another train on similar route) was switched to terminate at Thiruvananthapuram North (Kochuveli)<\/strong>, causing passenger inconvenience due to transportation gaps\u2014a reminder to check terminal changes before travel<\/li>\n
          • During Onam 2025<\/strong>, Southern Railway operated 34 festival special trains<\/strong> into Kerala, including new routes like Chennai\u2013Kollam services\u2014reinforcing the possibility of temporary specials during peak travel windows<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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            \u2705 Recommendation & Next Steps<\/h2>\n
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            • Plan your trip with 16101\/16102 Kollam Express<\/strong> as your default \u2014 most reliable and convenient.<\/li>\n
            • For travel during festival periods<\/strong>, check IRCTC<\/strong> or WhereIsMyTrain<\/em> a month ahead, as special trains like 06031XXXX<\/strong> might be activated\u2014be cautious of limited frequency and delay potential.<\/li>\n
            • Always verify the latest running days<\/strong>, terminal stations<\/strong>, and seat availability<\/strong> via official booking platforms, especially near regional holidays.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              Would you like help checking seat availability or fare options<\/strong> for the Kollam Express<\/strong> or details on potential festival specials?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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