{"id":4243,"date":"2025-08-02T05:37:24","date_gmt":"2025-08-02T05:37:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/railtravels.org\/?p=4243"},"modified":"2025-08-02T05:37:24","modified_gmt":"2025-08-02T05:37:24","slug":"special-train-between-dr-mgr-chennai-central-mettupalayam-train-no-02671-02672-time-table-route-frequency-and-fare","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/special-train-between-dr-mgr-chennai-central-mettupalayam-train-no-02671-02672-time-table-route-frequency-and-fare\/","title":{"rendered":"Special train between Dr MGR Chennai Central \u2013 Mettupalayam (Train No.02671\/02672) time table, route, frequency and fare"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Special train between Dr MGR Chennai Central \u2013 Mettupalayam (Train No.02671\/02672) time table, route, frequency and fare<\/strong><\/p>\n

Train No.02671\/02672 Dr MGR Chennai Central \u2013 Mettupalayam \u2013 Dr MGR Chennai Central Superast Daily Special<\/p>\n

Train No.02671 will leave Dr MGR Chennai Central at 21.05 hrs and reach Mettupalayam at 06.15 hrs the next day.<\/p>\n

In the return direction, Train No.02672 will leave Mettupalayam at 19.45 hrs and reach Dr MGR Chennai Central at 04.50 hrs the next day.<\/p>\n

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With a composition of One AC First Class Coach, Two 2-Tier AC Coaches, Six 3-Tier AC Coaches, 10 Sleeper Class Coaches, three General Second Class Coaches.<\/p>\n

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

T.No.02671 from Chennai on 07.09.2025<\/p>\n

T.No. 02672 from Mettupalayam on 08.09.2025<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s the up\u2011to\u2011date verified information for the Dr. M.G.R. Chennai Central \u2192 Mettupalaiyam Special (Train Nos. 02671 \/ 02672)<\/strong>, also known as the Nilgiri (Blue Mountain) Special<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\ude86 Frequency<\/h2>\n
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  • Runs daily<\/strong>, 7 days a week in both directions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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    \ud83d\udd52 Timetable & Route<\/h2>\n

    02671: Chennai Central \u2192 Mettupalaiyam<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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    • Departs MAS (Chennai Central)<\/strong> at 21:05<\/strong><\/li>\n
    • Arrives MTP (Mettupalaiyam)<\/strong> next morning at 06:15<\/strong><\/li>\n
    • Journey time<\/strong>: ~\u202f9\u202fh\u202f10\u202fm<\/li>\n
    • Distance<\/strong>: ~\u202f532\u202fkm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Scheduled halts (9 stops)<\/strong>:<\/h4>\n
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      • Arakkonam (AJJ) \u2013 depart 22:05 (2\u202fmin)<\/li>\n
      • Katpadi (KPD) \u2013 depart 23:00 (2\u202fmin)<\/li>\n
      • Salem Junction (SA) \u2013 depart 01:50 (3\u202fmin)<\/li>\n
      • Erode Junction (ED) \u2013 depart 03:00 (5\u202fmin)<\/li>\n
      • Tiruppur (TUP) \u2013 depart 03:45 (2\u202fmin)<\/li>\n
      • Coimbatore North (CBF) \u2013 depart 04:30 (1\u202fmin)<\/li>\n
      • Coimbatore Junction (CBE) \u2013 depart 05:20 (10\u202fmin)
        \n\u2192 final arrival at MTP at 06:15<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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        02672: Mettupalaiyam \u2192 Chennai Central<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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        • Departs MTP<\/strong> at 19:45<\/strong><\/li>\n
        • Arrives MAS<\/strong> at around 04:50<\/strong> next morning<\/li>\n
        • Mirrors the same route in reverse; similar timing and halts (typical of COVID\u2011reserved specials)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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          \ud83d\udecb\ufe0f Coach Composition & Classes<\/h2>\n
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          • Classes offered<\/strong>: First AC (1A), AC 2\u2011Tier (2A), AC 3\u2011Tier (3A), Sleeper (SL), Second Sitting (2S), General (GN)<\/li>\n
          • Typical coach makeup:\n
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            • 1 \u00d7 1A<\/li>\n
            • 2 \u00d7 2A<\/li>\n
            • 6 \u00d7 3A<\/li>\n
            • 10 \u00d7 Sleeper (SL)<\/li>\n
            • 3 \u00d7 General (2S\/GS)<\/li>\n
            • Luggage-cum\u2011Brake vans<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
            • Uses LHB rake<\/strong>, no pantry car; e\u2011catering not available<\/strong> (reportedly)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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              \ud83d\udcb0 Fare (Approximate, Standard Adult Rates)<\/h2>\n

              While specific fare charts for this special train aren’t public, fares typically align with the Nilgiri Superfast Express 12671\/12672 scale:<\/p>\n

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              • 1A<\/strong>: \u20b91,900\u20131,960<\/li>\n
              • 2A<\/strong>: \u20b91,170<\/li>\n
              • 3A<\/strong>: \u20b9835<\/li>\n
              • Sleeper (SL)<\/strong>: \u20b9325<\/li>\n
              • 2S \/ General Unreserved<\/strong>: \u20b9190\u2013200<\/li>\n
              • Unreserved GN<\/strong>: \u20b9150\u2013180<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                Note<\/strong>: Actual fares may vary slightly for the special train; always confirm via IRCTC<\/strong> closer to travel date.<\/p>\n

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                \ud83d\udccb Summary Table<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
                Direction<\/th>\nTrain No.<\/th>\nDeparts<\/th>\nArrives (+1 day)<\/th>\nDuration<\/th>\nDistance<\/th>\nFrequency<\/th>\nClasses<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
                Chennai \u2192 MTP<\/td>\n02671<\/strong><\/td>\n21:05 (MAS)<\/td>\n06:15<\/td>\n~9\u202fh\u202f10\u202fm<\/td>\n~532\u202fkm<\/td>\nDaily<\/td>\n1A, 2A, 3A, SL, 2S, GN<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                MTP \u2192 Chennai<\/td>\n02672<\/strong><\/td>\n19:45<\/td>\n~04:50<\/td>\n~9\u202fh\u202f05\u202fm<\/td>\n~532\u202fkm<\/td>\nDaily<\/td>\nSame as above<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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                \u2705 Traveler Notes & Tips<\/h2>\n
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                • Halts and timings<\/strong> are consistent across trusted sources, with maximum stop time of ~10\u202fminutes at Coimbatore Junction. Minor differences at other stations may occur; reconfirm via IRCTC or official enquiry<\/strong> before travel<\/li>\n
                • Advance Reservation Period<\/strong>: tickets available up to 60 days ahead<\/strong>; Tatkal booking supported<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
                • This train serves as a direct connection for Nilgiri Mountain Railway passengers. The NMR segment<\/strong> runs from MTP to Ooty, starting at ~07:10 from MTP and reaching Ooty by noon (manual ticketing onboard due to heritage status)<\/li>\n
                • No pantry or onboard catering<\/strong>, so bring your own meals or order in advance at major stops like Salem, Coimbatore, or Coimbatore North.<\/li>\n
                • This is a COVID\u2011Reserved Special<\/strong>, which may be phased out or replaced over time<\/strong>\u2014check IRCTC or railway notifications for updates<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                  Would you like:<\/p>\n

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                  • A complete station\u2011by\u2011station timetable with detailed stoppage times<\/strong>,<\/li>\n
                  • Coach & seat layout details<\/strong>,<\/li>\n
                  • Live PNR status updates<\/strong>, or<\/li>\n
                  • Tatkal booking guidance<\/strong>?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                    I\u2019d be glad to assist further!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

                    Special train between Dr MGR Chennai Central \u2013 Mettupalayam (Train No.02671\/02672) time table, route, frequency and fare Train No.02671\/02672 Dr MGR Chennai Central \u2013 Mettupalayam \u2013 Dr MGR Chennai Central Superast Daily Special Train No.02671 will leave Dr MGR Chennai Central at 21.05 hrs and reach Mettupalayam at 06.15 hrs the next day. In the […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":102,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[19],"tags":[20],"class_list":["post-4243","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-special-trains","tag-special-trains"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4243","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/102"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4243"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4243\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4243"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4243"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4243"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}