{"id":3319,"date":"2025-08-01T04:49:04","date_gmt":"2025-08-01T04:49:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/railtravels.org\/?p=3319"},"modified":"2025-08-01T04:49:04","modified_gmt":"2025-08-01T04:49:04","slug":"special-train-between-dr-mgr-chennai-central-alappuzha-train-no-02639-02640-time-table-route-frequency-and-fare","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/special-train-between-dr-mgr-chennai-central-alappuzha-train-no-02639-02640-time-table-route-frequency-and-fare\/","title":{"rendered":"Special train between Dr. MGR Chennai Central-Alappuzha (Train No. 02639 \/ 02640) time table, route, frequency and fare"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Special train between Dr. MGR Chennai Central-Alappuzha (Train No. 02639 \/ 02640) time table, route, frequency and fare<\/strong><\/p>\n

Train No. 02639 \/ 02640 Dr. MGR Chennai Central-Alappuzha-Dr. MGR Chennai Central Superfast Special Trains (Daily)<\/strong><\/p>\n

With a composition of One First Class cum 2-Tier AC Coach, Two 2-Tier AC coaches, Four 3-Tier AC coaches, Eleven Sleeper Class Coaches, Two General second Class Coaches, One General Second Class Designed for Divyang Jan & Luggage Cum Brake van and One Luggage Cum Brake van,<\/p>\n

The detailed Timings of Train No. 02639 \/ 02640<\/p>\n

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Train No. 02639 Dr. MGR Chennai Central \u2013 Alappuzha Superfast special train will leave Dr. MGR Chennai Central at 20.55 hrs. and reach Alappuzha at 10.45 hrs. the next day. The first service from Dr. MGR Chennai Central will be on 02nd October, 2025<\/p>\n

In the Return Direction, Train No. 02640 Alappuzha-Dr. MGR Chennai Central Superfast Special train will be leave Alappuzha at 16.05 hrs. and reach Dr. MGR Chennai Central at 05.50 hrs. the next day. The first service from Alappuzha will be on 03rd October, 2025.<\/p>\n

Train No. 02639 Dr. MGR Chennai Central \u2013 Alappuzha Superfast special train will stop at Idappalli.<\/p>\n

Train No. 02640 Alappuzha-Dr. MGR Chennai Central Superfast special train will stop at Avadi and Perambur.<\/p>\n

Tamil Nadu Special Train Full List<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. Special train between Tejas Express Chennai Egmore-Madurai (Train No 02613\/ 02614)<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n
  2. Special train between Pothigai Express Chennai Egmore-Sengottai (Train No 02661\/ 02662)<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n
  3. Special train between Nellai Express Chennai Egmore-Tirunelveli (Train No 02631\/ 02632) <\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n
  4. Special train between Sethu Express Chennai Egmore-Rameswaram (Train No 02205\/ 02206)<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n
  5. Special train between Ananthapuri Express Chennai Egmore-Kollam (Train No 06723\/ 06724) <\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n
  6. Special train between Ernakulam-Karaikal ( Tea Garden ) (Train No. 06187 \/ 06188)<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n
  7. Special train between Dr. MGR Chennai Central-Alappuzha (Train No. 02639 \/ 02640)<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n
  8. Special train between Thiruvananthapuram-New Delhi (Train No 02625\/ 02626)<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n
  9. Train No. 02605\/02606 Chennai Egmore \u2013 Karaikkudi \u2013 Chennai Egmore Superfast Special (Daily)<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
  10. Train No. 02635\/02636 Chennai Egmore \u2013 Madurai \u2013 Chennai Egmore Superfast Special (Daily)<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
  11. Train. No. 02637\/02638 Chennai Egmore \u2013 Madurai Chennai Egmore Superfast Special (Daily)<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
  12. Train No. 02693\/02694 Chennai Egmore \u2013 Tuticorin \u2013 Chennai Egmore Superfast Special (Daily)<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
  13. Train No.06795\/06796 Chennai Egmore \u2013 Tiruchchirapali <\/strong>Special train (Daily)<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n
  14. Train No. 02673\/02674 Chennai Central \u2013 Coimbatore <\/strong>Special train (Daily)<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n
  15. Train No. 02679\/02680 Dr MGR Chennai Central \u2013 Coimbatore<\/strong> Special train (Daily)<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n
  16. Train No. 02084\/02083 Coimbatore-Mayiladuthurai Janshatabdi Special train<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n
  17. Train No. 02675\/02676 Chennai Central-Coimbatore Super fast Intercity Special (Daily)<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n
  18. Train No.02627\/02628 Tiruchchirappalli \u2013 Nagercoil Super Fast Special Train (Daily)<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n
  19. Train No.02671\/02672 Dr MGR Chennai Central \u2013 Mettupalayam Super Fast Special Train (Daily)<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n
  20. Train No.02633\/02634 Chennai Egmore \u2013 Kanniyakumari Special Train (Daily)<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n
  21. Train No.06181\/06182 Chennai Egmore \u2013 Sengottai Special Train (Tri-Weekly)<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
  22. Train No. 02615\/Train No. 02616 MGR Chennai Central-New Delhi Super Fast Special Train (Daily)<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n
  23. Train No. 02669\/02670 MGR Chennai Central-Chhapra Super Fast Special Train (Bi-Weekly)<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n
  24. Train No. 02664\/02663 Tiruchchirappalli \u2013 Howrah Super Fast Special Train (Bi-Weekly)<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n
  25. Thiruvananthapuram-MGR Chennai Central-Thiruvananthapuram (Train No 02623\/ 02624) Daily Special train<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n
  26. Mangaluru Central-MGR Chennai Central-Mangaluru Central (Train No 02601\/ 02602) Daily Special train<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    All Safety Protocols as prescribed by MHA Guidelines shall be followed.<\/p>\n

    All passengers shall be compulsorily screened and only asymptomatic passengers will be allowed to enter \/board the train.<\/p>\n

    Passengers travelling by these special services will observe the following precautions :<\/p>\n

    (a) Only passengers with Confirmed tickets shall be allowed to enter the Railway station.<\/p>\n

    (b) All passengers shall be wearing face covers\/masks at the entry and during travel.<\/p>\n

    (c) The passengers shall reach the station at-least 90 minutes in advance to facilitate thermal screening at the station. only passengers who are found asymptomatic will be permitted to travel.<\/p>\n

    All passengers are advised to download and use the Aarogya Setu application.<\/p>\n

    No Linen, blankets and curtains shall be provided inside the train. Passengers are advised to carry their own linen for the travel. The temperature inside AC coaches shall be suitably regulated for this purpose.<\/p>\n

    Here\u2019s the verified information<\/strong> for the Dr. MGR Chennai Central \u2194 Alappuzha (Alleppey) Special<\/strong> (Train Nos.\u202f02639 \/\u202f02640), originally operated as a COVID\u2011special superfast service<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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    \u26a0\ufe0f Current Status<\/h2>\n

    Multiple sources now list Train Nos.\u202f02639\/02640 as discontinued<\/strong>, with notes that COVID\u2011special services are being phased out. Please confirm via IRCTC<\/strong>, NTES<\/strong>, or official railway announcements before planning travel<\/p>\n

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    \ud83d\ude86 Historical Timetable & Operations<\/h2>\n

    02639 \u2022 Chennai Central \u2192 Alappuzha<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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    • Departure<\/strong>: 20:55 from Dr. MGR Chennai Central<\/li>\n
    • Arrival<\/strong>: ~10:40 next day at Alappuzha<\/li>\n
    • Distance<\/strong>: ~757\u202fkm<\/li>\n
    • Journey time<\/strong>: ~13\u202fh\u202f45\u202fm<\/li>\n
    • Average speed<\/strong>: ~55\u202fkm\/h<\/li>\n
    • Frequency<\/strong>: Daily<\/strong>, when operational<\/li>\n
    • Stopped at<\/strong>: ~23 intermediate stations including Arakkonam, Katpadi, Jolarpettai, Salem, Coimbatore, Palakkad, Thrissur, Irinjalakuda, Kochi, and others<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      02640 \u2022 Alappuzha \u2192 Chennai Central<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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      • Departure<\/strong>: 16:05 from Alappuzha<\/li>\n
      • Arrival<\/strong>: ~05:50 next day at Chennai Central<\/li>\n
      • Same distance and journey time<\/strong><\/li>\n
      • Frequency<\/strong>: Daily<\/strong><\/li>\n
      • Coach composition<\/strong>: Included 1 F\u2011cum\u20112A AC coach, 2 AC\u20112 tier coaches, 4 AC\u20113 tier, 11 Sleeper, 2 General unreserved and luggage\/brake vans<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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        \ud83d\udccb Summary Table (Historical)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
        Train No.<\/th>\nDirection<\/th>\nFrom \u2192 To<\/th>\nDeparture<\/th>\nArrival (next day)<\/th>\nDuration<\/th>\nDays<\/th>\nDistance<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
        02639<\/td>\nChennai Central \u2192 Alappuzha<\/td>\nMAS \u2192 ALLP<\/td>\n20:55<\/td>\n~10:40<\/td>\n~13\u202fh\u202f45\u202fm<\/td>\nDaily<\/td>\n~757\u202fkm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        02640<\/td>\nAlappuzha \u2192 Chennai Central<\/td>\nALLP \u2192 MAS<\/td>\n16:05<\/td>\n~05:50<\/td>\n~13\u202fh\u202f45\u202fm<\/td>\nDaily<\/td>\n~757\u202fkm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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        \ud83c\udfab Fare & Classes (If Operated)<\/h2>\n
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        • Classes offered<\/strong>: AC 1st \/ 2\u2011Tier composite coach, AC\u20112 tier, AC\u20113 tier, Sleeper, 2S and General Unreserved<\/li>\n
        • Pantry Car<\/strong>: Not available; e\u2011catering<\/strong> at major stations (e.g. Coimbatore, Thrissur)<\/li>\n
        • Fare<\/strong>: Since average speed is ~55\u202fkm\/h, a Superfast surcharge<\/strong> applied.
          \nAccurate fare\/pricing should be checked via IRCTC fare chart<\/strong>, as dynamic pricing applied when operational.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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          \ud83d\udd0d Key Notes<\/h2>\n
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          • This service was introduced in October 2025<\/strong> and ran during the COVID special period; all current sources indicate it’s no longer in operation<\/strong> as of mid\u20112025<\/li>\n
          • The regular Alappuzha \u2013 Chennai Central Express (Train Nos.\u202f22639\/22640)<\/strong> continues to operate as a daily Superfast Express<\/strong>, with similar timings and route\u2014but with different train numbers and updated timetable<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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            \u2705 Need Help With:<\/h2>\n
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            • Details of the current regular service (22639\/22640)<\/strong> between Chennai and Alappuzha?<\/li>\n
            • Fare estimates<\/strong>, seat availability, or live PNR status for the regular or special service?<\/li>\n
            • A station-by-station timetable<\/strong> for the current running train?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              Just let me know your travel date or class preference\u2014I\u2019d be happy to assist further!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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