{"id":3395,"date":"2025-08-01T05:15:09","date_gmt":"2025-08-01T05:15:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/railtravels.org\/?p=3395"},"modified":"2025-08-01T05:15:09","modified_gmt":"2025-08-01T05:15:09","slug":"special-train-between-chennai-egmore-sengottai-train-no-02661-02662-time-table-route-frequency-and-fare","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/special-train-between-chennai-egmore-sengottai-train-no-02661-02662-time-table-route-frequency-and-fare\/","title":{"rendered":"Special train between Chennai Egmore-Sengottai (Train No 02661\/ 02662) time table, route, frequency and fare"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Special train between Chennai Egmore-Sengottai (Train No 02661\/ 02662) time table, route, frequency and fare<\/strong><\/p>\n

Southern Railway to Pothigai COVID-19 Special train between Chennai Egmore-Sengottai<\/strong><\/p>\n

For the convenience of passengers, SR has decided to run special train between Chennai Egmore-Sengottai<\/p>\n

Train No. 02661 Chennai Egmore-Sengottai Pothigai COVID-19 Special train<\/strong><\/p>\n

Train No. 02661 Chennai Egmore-Sengottai Special train will leave from (Daily) Chennai Egmore at 21.00 hrs & will reach Sengottai at 08.30 hrs and train running time between the station 11h and 30 minutes.<\/p>\n

Train No. 02662 Sengottai-Chennai Egmore Pothigai COVID-19 Special train<\/strong><\/p>\n

Similarly, Train No. 02662 Sengottai-Chennai Egmore Special train will leave from (Daily) Sengottai at 18.10 hrs & will reach Chennai Egmore at 06.00 hrs and train running time between the station 11h and 50 minutes.<\/p>\n

Chennai Egmore-Sengottai Distance between the station is 667 Kilometer<\/p>\n

The detailed Timings of Train No. 02661 \/ 02662<\/p>\n

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

T. No. 02661 from Chennai Egmore-Sengottai Pothigai COVID-19 Special train -on and from 03-10-2025<\/p>\n

T. No: 02662 from Sengottai-Chennai Egmore Pothigai COVID-19 Special train -on and from 04-10-2025<\/p>\n

Enroute this train will halt at Chennai Egmore, Tambaram, Chengalpattu Jn, Villupuram Jn, Vriddhachalam Jn, Tiruchchirappalli Jn, Dindigul Jn, Madurai Jn, Virudunagar Jn, Tiruttangal, Sivakasi, Srivilliputtur, Rajapalayam, Sankarankovil, Pamba Kovil Shandy, Kadayanallur, Tenkasi Jn, Sengottai stations in both directions.<\/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> (as of mid\u20112025) for the Chennai Egmore \u21c4 Sengottai Special (Train Nos. 02661 \/ 02662)<\/strong>\u2014commonly referred to as the Pothigai Superfast Special<\/strong>. Please note that these were originally COVID\u2011special services and may have been discontinued or converted into regular trains. Confirm current status on IRCTC<\/strong>, NTES<\/strong>, or official railway platforms before planning your journey.<\/p>\n

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    \ud83d\ude86 Train 02661 \u2022 Chennai Egmore \u2192 Sengottai (SCT)<\/h2>\n
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    • Departure<\/strong>: 20:40 (Day\u202f1)<\/strong> from Chennai Egmore (MS)<\/li>\n
    • Arrival<\/strong>: 08:15 (Day\u202f2)<\/strong> at Sengottai Junction<\/li>\n
    • Journey time<\/strong>: ~11\u202fh\u202f35\u202fm over approximately 667\u202fkm<\/strong> (~58\u202fkm\/h average)<\/li>\n
    • Frequency<\/strong>: Daily<\/strong>, running all 7 days of the week<\/li>\n
    • Halts<\/strong>: 18 intermediate stops<\/strong>, including Tambaram, Chengalpattu, Villupuram, Vriddhachalam, Tiruchirappalli, Dindigul, Madurai, Virudhunagar, Rajapalayam, Tenkasi junction, etc. (16 major halts total)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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      \ud83d\ude86 Train 02662 \u2022 Sengottai \u2192 Chennai Egmore<\/h2>\n
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      • While real-time running status for 02662 is less documented, it is the return service operating in the evening from Sengottai (approx. 18:10)<\/strong> and reaching Chennai Egmore by ~06:00 next day<\/strong>\u2014approximately 11\u202fh\u202f50\u202fm<\/strong> journey time<\/li>\n
      • Frequency<\/strong>: Reported to run daily<\/strong>, mirroring 02661, but actual status should be confirmed via official portals or inquiry.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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        \ud83d\udccb Summary Table<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
        Train No.<\/th>\nRoute<\/th>\nDeparts<\/th>\nArrives<\/th>\nDuration<\/th>\nFrequency<\/th>\nDistance<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
        02661<\/td>\nChennai Egmore \u2192 SCT<\/td>\n20:40 (Day\u202f1)<\/td>\n08:15 (Day\u202f2)<\/td>\n~11\u202fh\u202f35\u202fm<\/td>\nDaily<\/td>\n~667 km<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        02662<\/td>\nSCT \u2192 Chennai Egmore<\/td>\n~18:10 (Day\u202f1)<\/td>\n~06:00 (Day\u202f2)<\/td>\n~11\u202fh\u202f50\u202fm<\/td>\n(Likely daily)<\/td>\n~667 km<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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        \ud83c\udfab Coach Classes, Catering & Fare<\/h2>\n
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        • Coach composition<\/strong> includes AC 2\u2011Tier (2A), AC 3\u2011Tier (3A), Sleeper (SL), Second Seating (2S), and General Unreserved (GN)<\/strong><\/li>\n
        • No pantry car<\/strong>\u2014e\u2011catering might be available at major stops such as Madurai or Dindigul.<\/li>\n
        • Fare<\/strong>: Since it runs over 55\u202fkm\/h average speed, Superfast surcharge applies<\/strong>. Fare details are dynamic and depend on the travel date and class (e.g. 2A, 3A, SL, etc.).
          \nYou can check current fares and availability via IRCTC<\/strong> or trusted portals like RailYatri or MakeMyTrip.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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          \u26a0\ufe0f Important Notes<\/h2>\n
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          • Many sources suggest that 02661\/02662 may have been discontinued or converted<\/strong> into the regular Pothigai Express (Train Nos. 12661\/12662)<\/strong>\u2014which runs between Chennai Egmore and Sengottai on a daily basis as a superfast service with full electrified traction<\/strong>. Thus, the special train numbers might no longer be active.<\/li>\n
          • Always verify current train number<\/strong>, running status<\/strong>, coach composition<\/strong>, and fare<\/strong> using IRCTC<\/strong>, e\u2011ticketing<\/strong>, or official railway inquiry channels before booking.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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            \u2705 Would you like help with:<\/h3>\n
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            • Fare estimates for a particular class (e.g. AC\u202f3A) on a travel date?<\/li>\n
            • Live seat availability or PNR status?<\/li>\n
            • Station\u2011wise timetable or onboard amenities?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              Just let me know your travel date or preferences!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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