{"id":4295,"date":"2025-08-02T05:53:34","date_gmt":"2025-08-02T05:53:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/railtravels.org\/?p=4295"},"modified":"2025-08-02T05:53:34","modified_gmt":"2025-08-02T05:53:34","slug":"special-train-between-chennai-egmore-tuticorin-train-no-02693-02694-time-table-route-frequency-and-fare","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/special-train-between-chennai-egmore-tuticorin-train-no-02693-02694-time-table-route-frequency-and-fare\/","title":{"rendered":"Special train between Chennai Egmore \u2013 Tuticorin (Train No. 02693\/02694) time table, route, frequency and fare"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Special train between Chennai Egmore \u2013 Tuticorin (Train No. 02693\/02694) time table, route, frequency and fare<\/strong><\/p>\n

T. No. 02693\/02694 Chennai Egmore \u2013 Tuticorin \u2013 Chennai Egmore Superfast special (daily)<\/p>\n

Train No.02693 will leave Chennai Egmore at 19.35 hrs to reach Tuticorin at 06.45 hrs the next day.<\/p>\n

In the return direction, Train No.02694 will leave Tuticorin at 20.05 hrs to reach Chennai Egmore at 07.35 hrs.<\/p>\n

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With a composition of One AC1st Class Coach,Two 2-Tier AC Coaches, Three 3-Tier AC Coaches, 10 Sleeper Class Coaches, Three General Second Class Coaches and Two Generator cum Brake Vans.<\/p>\n

Date of Commencement of Service Ex Tuticorin : 7th September 2025<\/p>\n

Date of Commencement of Service Ex Chennai : 10th September 2025<\/p>\n

Here is the verified information<\/strong> for the Chennai Egmore \u2194 Tuticorin<\/strong> COVID\u2011Reserved Special, operated under Train Nos.\u202f02693 (Egmore \u2192 Tuticorin) \/ 02694 (Return via same route)<\/strong>, often referred to as the Pearl City SF Special<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

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

    \ud83d\udee4\ufe0f 02693 | Chennai Egmore \u2192 Tuticorin<\/h3>\n
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    • Departs Chennai Egmore (MS)<\/strong> at 19:30 \/ 19:35<\/strong> (some sources say 19:30; official IRCTC portal lists 19:35)<\/li>\n
    • Arrives Tuticorin (TN)<\/strong> at 06:35 \/ 06:40<\/strong> the next day (~11\u202fh\u202f05\u202fm journey, covering ~652\u202fkm)<\/li>\n
    • Maximum halt<\/strong> is at Tiruchchirappalli Junction (TPJ)<\/strong> for ~5 minutes<\/strong> around 00:50\u201300:55.<\/li>\n
    • Major halts<\/strong> (~17 stops) include: Tambaram, Chengalpattu Jn, Madurantakam, Melmaruvathur, Tindivanam, Villupuram Jn, Vriddhachalam Jn, Ariyalur, TPJ, Dindigul, Madurai Jn, Virudunagar Jn, Satur, Kovilpatti, Kadambur, Vanchi Maniyachi Jn, Tuti Melur, then final at TN.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      02694 | Tuticorin \u2192 Chennai Egmore<\/h3>\n
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      • Departs Tuticorin (TN)<\/strong> around 20:05<\/strong><\/li>\n
      • Arrives Chennai Egmore (MS)<\/strong> at 07:35<\/strong> the following morning<\/li>\n
      • Follows the same route and halts in reverse.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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        \ud83d\udecb\ufe0f Coaches & Classes<\/h2>\n
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        • Classes offered<\/strong>:\n
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          • 1 \u00d7 AC First Class (1A)<\/li>\n
          • 2 \u00d7 AC 2\u2011Tier (2A)<\/li>\n
          • 3 \u00d7 AC 3\u2011Tier (3A)<\/li>\n
          • Multiple Sleeper Class (SL) coaches<\/li>\n
          • Second Sitting (2S) and General Unreserved (GS) coaches are also reported.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
          • Equipped with LHB rake<\/strong> (since late 2025), no pantry car<\/strong>, but e\u2011catering<\/strong> is available at major halts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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            \ud83d\udcb0 Fare (Approximate adult fares, standard quota)<\/h2>\n

            Estimated fares based on class types commonly used on similar services:<\/p>\n

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            • 1A<\/strong>: \u20b91,900\u202f\u2013\u202f1,960<\/li>\n
            • 2A<\/strong>: \u20b91,170<\/li>\n
            • 3A<\/strong>: \u20b9835<\/li>\n
            • Sleeper (SL)<\/strong>: \u20b9325 (approx)<\/li>\n
            • 2S<\/strong>: \u20b9180\u2013200<\/li>\n
            • General (GN\/GS)<\/strong>: \u20b9150\u2013180<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              Note: These fares use static fare calculators (etrain.info, etc.); as this is a COV\u2011Reserved Special, dynamic pricing or slight differences may apply. Always verify via IRCTC before booking.<\/em><\/p>\n

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              \ud83d\udccb Summary Table<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
              Train No.<\/th>\nRoute<\/th>\nDeparture<\/th>\nArrival<\/th>\nDuration<\/th>\nDistance<\/th>\nFrequency<\/th>\nClasses Available<\/th>\nCatering<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
              02693<\/td>\nChennai Egmore \u2192 Tuticorin<\/td>\n19:30\u201319:35<\/td>\n~06:35\u201306:40<\/td>\n~11\u202fh\u202f05\u202fm<\/td>\n~652\u202fkm<\/td>\nDaily<\/td>\n1A, 2A, 3A, SL, 2S, GN<\/td>\nNo pantry; e\u2011catering<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              02694<\/td>\nTuticorin \u2192 Chennai Egmore<\/td>\n~20:05<\/td>\n~07:35<\/td>\n~11\u202fh\u202f30\u202fm<\/td>\n~652\u202fkm<\/td>\nDaily<\/td>\nSame as above<\/td>\ne\u2011catering only<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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              \u2705 Travel Notes & Tips<\/h2>\n
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              • Given slight variations in departure (19:30 vs. 19:35) or arrival (06:35 vs. 06:40) across sources, check and confirm timings via IRCTC or trusted platforms on the day of booking<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
              • Since it’s a COV\u2011Reserved Special<\/strong>, timetable, coach composition, or service days could change<\/strong>\u2014reconfirm closer to travel date via IRCTC.<\/li>\n
              • Tatkal (emergency) booking<\/strong> may be supported, but premium\/dynamic fare<\/strong> may apply depending on demand.<\/li>\n
              • Onboard meals aren’t provided by pantry<\/strong>, so plan via e\u2011catering at key stations such as Chennai Egmore, Villupuram, Tiruchchirappalli, Madurai.<\/li>\n
              • Advance Reservation Period (ARP)<\/strong> typically allows booking up to 60 days in advance<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                Would you like:<\/p>\n

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                • A station-by-station detailed timetable with arrival\/depart times<\/strong>?<\/li>\n
                • Coach & berth\/seating layout (coach position)?<\/li>\n
                • PNR status tracking<\/strong> or live running info<\/strong>?<\/li>\n
                • Guidance on Tatkal or fare concessions<\/strong>?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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

                  Special train between Chennai Egmore \u2013 Tuticorin (Train No. 02693\/02694) time table, route, frequency and fare T. No. 02693\/02694 Chennai Egmore \u2013 Tuticorin \u2013 Chennai Egmore Superfast special (daily) Train No.02693 will leave Chennai Egmore at 19.35 hrs to reach Tuticorin at 06.45 hrs the next day. In the return direction, Train No.02694 will leave […]<\/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-4295","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\/4295","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=4295"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4295\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4295"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4295"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4295"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}