{"id":3651,"date":"2025-08-01T09:50:53","date_gmt":"2025-08-01T09:50:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/railtravels.org\/?p=3651"},"modified":"2025-08-01T09:50:53","modified_gmt":"2025-08-01T09:50:53","slug":"special-train-between-mgr-chennai-central-thiruvananthapuram-train-no-02623-02624-time-table-route-frequency-and-fare","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/special-train-between-mgr-chennai-central-thiruvananthapuram-train-no-02623-02624-time-table-route-frequency-and-fare\/","title":{"rendered":"Special train between MGR Chennai Central-Thiruvananthapuram (Train No 02623\/ 02624) time table, route, frequency and fare"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Special train between MGR Chennai Central-Thiruvananthapuram (Train No 02623\/ 02624) time table, route, frequency and fare<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

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

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

T. No. 02623 from Dr MGR Chennai Central- on and from 27.09.2025<\/p>\n

T. No: 02624 from Thiruvananthapuram-on and from 28.09.2025<\/p>\n

Train No. 02623 MGR Chennai Central \u2013 Thiruvananthapuram Central COVID-19 Daily Special Mail<\/strong><\/p>\n

Train No. 02624 Thiruvananthapuram Central \u2013 MGR Chennai Central COVID-19 Daily Special Mail<\/strong><\/p>\n

Enroute this train will halt at MGR Chennai Ctrl, Katpadi Jn, Salem Jn, Erode Jn, Coimbatore Main Jn, Palakkad Jn, Thrissur, Angamaly for Kalady, Aluva, Ernakulam Town, Thrippunithura, Kottayam, Changanassery, Tiruvalla, Chengannur, Mavelikara, Kayamkulam Jn, Kollam Jn, Varkala Sivagiri, Thiruvananthapuram Pettaah, Thiruvananthapuram 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 accurate and up-to-date information on the MGR Chennai Central \u2194 Thiruvananthapuram Central COVID\u2011special train<\/strong> (Train Nos.\u202f02623 \/ 02624<\/strong>), also referred to as the TVC Mail<\/strong>. It was introduced during the pandemic and may no longer be operational\u2014please verify its current status via IRCTC<\/strong>, NTES<\/strong>, or official Southern Railway sources.<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\ude86 Train 02623 \u2013 Chennai Central \u2192 Thiruvananthapuram Central<\/h2>\n
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  • Departure<\/strong> from MGR Chennai Central (MAS)<\/strong>: 19:45 hrs<\/strong> daily<\/li>\n
  • Arrival<\/strong> at Tiruvananthapuram Central (TVC)<\/strong>: 11:30 hrs<\/strong> on the next day<\/li>\n
  • Distance<\/strong>: approximately 918\u202fkm<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Journey time<\/strong>: about 15\u202fh\u202f45\u202fm<\/strong>, averaging ~58\u202fkm\/h across 19 halts<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Major stops<\/strong> include: Katpadi, Salem, Erode, Coimbatore, Palakkad, Thrissur, Aluva, Ernakulam Town, Kottayam, Mavelikara, Kayankulam, Kollam, Varkala Sivagiri<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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    \ud83d\ude86 Train 02624 \u2013 Thiruvananthapuram Central \u2192 Chennai Central<\/h2>\n
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    • Departure<\/strong> from TVC<\/strong>: 15:00 hrs<\/strong> daily<\/li>\n
    • Arrival<\/strong> at MAS<\/strong>: 07:40 hrs<\/strong> next day<\/li>\n
    • Journey time<\/strong>: approximately 16\u202fh\u202f40\u202fm<\/strong>, covering ~918\u202fkm via 20 halts<\/strong><\/li>\n
    • Major stops<\/strong> in reverse order: Varkala, Kollam, Kayankulam, Ernakulam Town, Aluva, Thrissur, Palakkad, Coimbatore, Erode, Salem, Katpadi<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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      \ud83d\udccb Trip Overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
      Train No.<\/th>\nRoute<\/th>\nDeparture<\/th>\nArrival<\/th>\nDuration<\/th>\nDistance<\/th>\nFrequency<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
      02623<\/strong><\/td>\nChennai \u2192 Trivandrum<\/td>\n19:45 (Day\u202f1)<\/td>\n11:30 (Day\u202f2)<\/td>\n~15\u202fh\u202f45\u202fm<\/td>\n~918\u202fkm<\/td>\nDaily<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      02624<\/strong><\/td>\nTrivandrum \u2192 Chennai<\/td>\n15:00 (Day\u202f1)<\/td>\n07:40 (Day\u202f2)<\/td>\n~16\u202fh\u202f40\u202fm<\/td>\n~918\u202fkm<\/td>\nDaily<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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      \ud83c\udfab Coaches, Classes & Fare<\/h2>\n
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      • Operated as a fully air\u2011conditioned special mail train<\/strong> with LHB rake<\/strong>: 6\u20137 AC 3\u2011tier coaches, sleeper class, possibly 2A, plus general\/unreserved coaches and SLRs<\/li>\n
      • Catering<\/strong>: On-board meals available; no pantry car<\/strong>, but onboard catering arranged<\/li>\n
      • Fare<\/strong>: Superfast surcharge applies (average speed ~58\u202fkm\/h); exact fare varies with class. IRCTC fare calculator recommended for precise pricing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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        \u26a0\ufe0f Important Notes<\/h2>\n
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        • These were introduced as COVID-19 special reserved trains<\/strong> starting September 27\u201328, 2020<\/strong> and were not permanent services<\/li>\n
        • As of mid\u20112025<\/strong>, the COVID special numbering (02623\/02624) is largely phased out. The regular Tamil Nadu\u2013Kerala Mail service now runs as train No. 12623\/12624 daily<\/strong>, with similar route, timings (~16\u202fh\u202f10\u202fm), and coach configuration<\/li>\n
        • Please verify via IRCTC or NTES<\/strong> for train number, timetable, seat availability, and fare before travel.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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          \u2705 Want Help With:<\/h2>\n
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          • Checking seat availability or fare breakdown<\/strong> for 12623\/12624 Mail<\/strong> on your travel date?<\/li>\n
          • A full station\u2011wise timetable<\/strong> or coach position layout<\/strong>?<\/li>\n
          • Comparing amenities and timing<\/strong> with other trains like the Swarna Jayanti Express (12643\/12644)<\/strong> or Premium AC Superfast (22207\/22208)?<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            Let me know your preferred travel class, timing, or date and I\u2019d be glad to assist!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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