{"id":3642,"date":"2025-08-01T09:46:43","date_gmt":"2025-08-01T09:46:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/railtravels.org\/?p=3642"},"modified":"2025-08-01T09:46:43","modified_gmt":"2025-08-01T09:46:43","slug":"special-train-between-mgr-chennai-central-mangaluru-central-train-no-02601-02602-time-table-route-frequency-and-fare","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/special-train-between-mgr-chennai-central-mangaluru-central-train-no-02601-02602-time-table-route-frequency-and-fare\/","title":{"rendered":"Special train between MGR Chennai Central-Mangaluru Central (Train No 02601\/ 02602) time table, route, frequency and fare"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Special train between MGR Chennai Central-Mangaluru Central (Train No 02601\/ 02602) time table, route, frequency and fare<\/strong><\/p>\n

Southern Railway to Covid-19 Daily Special Mail train between MGR Chennai Central-Mangaluru Central<\/strong><\/p>\n

For the convenience of passengers, Southern Railway has decided to run special train between MGR Chennai Central-Mangaluru Central<\/p>\n

DATE OF COMMENCEMENT OF SERVICE:<\/strong><\/p>\n

T. No: 02602 from Mangalore Central: on and from 27.09.2025<\/p>\n

T. No. 02601 from Dr MGR Chennai Central: on and from 28.09.2025<\/p>\n

Train No. 02601 MGR Chennai Central \u2013 Mangaluru Central Central COVID-19 Daily Special Mail<\/strong><\/p>\n

Train No. 02602 Mangaluru Central Central \u2013 MGR Chennai Central COVID-19 Daily Special Mail<\/strong><\/p>\n

Enroute this train will halt at MGR Chennai Ctrl, Tiruvallur, Arakkonam Jn, Walajah Road Jn, Katpadi Jn, Jolarpettai Jn, Salem Jn, Erode Jn, Tiruppur, Podanur Jn, Palakkad Jn, Ottappalam, Shoranur Jn, Pattambi, Kuttippuram, Tirur, Tanur, Parappanangadi, Ferok, Kozhikode Main, Quilandi, Vadakara, Mahe, Thalassery, Kannur Main, Payangadi, Payyanur, Charvattur, Kanhangad, Kasaragod, Mangaluru Ctrl stations in both directions.<\/p>\n

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RESERVATIONS FOR THE ABOVE TRAINS WILL OPEN AT 08.00 hrs on Friday, 25th SEPTEMBER 2020<\/strong><\/p>\n

All Safety Protocols as prescribed by MHA Guidelines shall be followed.<\/strong><\/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 most reliable information available for the MGR Chennai Central \u2194 Mangaluru Central COVID\u2011Special Mail (Train Nos.\u202f02601 \/\u202f02602)<\/strong>, introduced by Southern Railway in September 2020. These services were part of pandemic-era adjustments and may no longer operate under these numbers. Always verify via IRCTC<\/strong>, NTES<\/strong>, or official sources before booking.<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\ude86 Train 02601 \u2013 Chennai Central (MAS) \u2192 Mangaluru Central (MAQ)<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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  • Start date<\/strong>: ~28 Sept 2025<\/li>\n
  • Departure<\/strong>: ~20:10 hrs<\/strong> from MAS<\/li>\n
  • Arrival<\/strong>: ~12:10 hrs<\/strong> next day at MAQ<\/li>\n
  • Journey time<\/strong>: ~16\u202fh\u202f00\u202fm over ~889\u202fkm (avg. speed ~55\u202fkm\/h)<\/li>\n
  • Major halts<\/strong>: ~31 en route, including Arakkonam, Erode, Palakkad, Shoranur, Kozhikode, Kannur, Kasaragod, Barkur, and beyond<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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    \ud83d\ude86 Train 02602 \u2013 Mangaluru Central \u2192 Chennai Central<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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    • Start date<\/strong>: ~27 Sept 2025<\/li>\n
    • Departure<\/strong>: ~15:05 hrs<\/strong> from MAQ<\/li>\n
    • Arrival<\/strong>: between 04:58\u201305:00 hrs<\/strong> next day at MAS (varies by schedule version)<\/li>\n
    • Journey time<\/strong>: ~13\u202fh\u202f35\u202fm to ~16\u202fh range depending on routing (avg speed ~55\u201358\u202fkm\/h)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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      \ud83d\udccb Summary Table<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
      Train No.<\/th>\nDirection<\/th>\nDepot Departure<\/th>\nArrival<\/th>\nDuration<\/th>\nDistance<\/th>\nFrequency<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
      02601<\/td>\nChennai Central \u2192 Mangaluru<\/td>\n~20:10<\/td>\n~12:10 next day<\/td>\n~16\u202fh\u202f00\u202fm<\/td>\n~889\u202fkm<\/td>\nDaily (2020)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      02602<\/td>\nMangaluru Central \u2192 Chennai<\/td>\n~15:05<\/td>\n~04:58\u201305:00 next day<\/td>\n~13.5\u201316\u202fh idealized<\/td>\n~889\u202fkm<\/td>\nDaily (2020)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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      \ud83c\udfab Coach Classes, Catering & Fare<\/h2>\n
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      • Operated as a fully air\u2011conditioned mail train<\/strong>: included AC First cum Two\u2011Tier, 2A, 3A, AC Economy (3E), Sleeper, General Unreserved, with LHB rake setup<\/li>\n
      • Catering<\/strong>: Onboard meals provided; no Pantry Car but catering arranged at station stops<\/li>\n
      • Fare<\/strong>: Superfast surcharge applies (avg speed >55\u202fkm\/h). Exact class-wise fare varies depending on travel date\u2014check IRCTC fare calculator.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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        \u26a0\ufe0f Current Status (as of mid\u20112025)<\/h2>\n
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        • The special train numbers 02601\/02602<\/strong> are no longer in regular use. These services have been renumbered to the permanent 12685\/12686 Chennai\u2013Mangaluru Central Express<\/strong>, also known as West Coast Superfast Express<\/strong>, which runs daily<\/strong> with similar distance, timing (~15\u202fh\u202f20\u202fm), and stops.<\/li>\n
        • Most platforms now list 02601\/02602 as cancelled<\/strong> or phased out<\/strong> post\u2011pandemic adjustments.<\/li>\n
        • For booking or travel, you should search for Train Nos. 12685\/12686<\/strong> within IRCTC or railway platforms.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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          \u2705 Need More Help?<\/h2>\n

          Would you like assistance with:<\/p>\n

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          • Checking seat availability and fare<\/strong> for 12685\/12686 West Coast Superfast Express<\/strong>?<\/li>\n
          • A full station-wise timetable<\/strong> or coach layout for this current train?<\/li>\n
          • Reviewing alternative trains on the Chennai\u2013Mangaluru route (e.g., Matsyagandha Express 12619\/20)?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            Just let me know your travel date and class preference\u2014happy to assist further!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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