{"id":4323,"date":"2025-08-02T05:56:32","date_gmt":"2025-08-02T05:56:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/railtravels.org\/?p=4323"},"modified":"2025-08-02T05:56:32","modified_gmt":"2025-08-02T05:56:32","slug":"special-train-between-chennai-egmore-karaikkudi-t-no-02605-02606-time-table-route-frequency-and-fare","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/special-train-between-chennai-egmore-karaikkudi-t-no-02605-02606-time-table-route-frequency-and-fare\/","title":{"rendered":"Special train between Chennai Egmore \u2013 Karaikkudi (T. No. 02605\/02606) time table, route, frequency and fare"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Special train between Chennai Egmore \u2013 Karaikkudi (T. No. 02605\/02606) time table, route, frequency and fare<\/strong><\/p>\n

T. No. 02605\/02606 Chennai Egmore \u2013 Karaikkudi \u2013 Chennai Egmore Superfast Special (daily) on and from 7th September 2025<\/p>\n

Train No.02606 will leave Karaikkudi at 04.55 hrs and reach Chennai Egmore at 12.10 hrs.<\/p>\n

In the return direction, Train No.02605 will leave Chennai Egmore at 15.45 hrs and reach Karaikkudi at 23.10 hrs.<\/p>\n

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With a composition of 3 AC Chair Cars, 13 Second Class Chair Cars, 1 pantry Car, 3 General Second Class Coaches and Two Generator cum Brake Vans.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s the verified information on the Chennai Egmore \u2194 Karaikkudi Junction Special (Train Nos.\u202f02605 \/ 02606)<\/strong>, popularly referred to as the Pallavan Special<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\ude86 Frequency & Status<\/h2>\n
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  • Operated daily<\/strong> (all days of the week) in both directions. It is a COV\u2011Reserved Special<\/strong> train from Southern Railway. However, some railway websites indicate it may be discontinued or renumbered<\/strong>, so double-check on IRCTC<\/strong> before planning<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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    \ud83d\udd52 Timetable & Route<\/h2>\n

    02605 \u2013 Chennai Egmore \u2192 Karaikkudi Junction<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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    • Departs Chennai Egmore (MS)<\/strong> at 15:45<\/strong><\/li>\n
    • Arrival at Karaikkudi Junction (KKDI)<\/strong> around 22:55\u201323:00<\/strong><\/li>\n
    • Journey time<\/strong>: ~7\u202fhours\u202f10\u201315\u202fminutes<\/li>\n
    • Distance<\/strong>: ~426\u202fkm, average speed ~59\u202fkm\/h<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Major Halts (~13 stops)<\/strong><\/h4>\n

      Tambaram, Chengalpattu, Melmaruvathur, Villupuram Jn, Vridhachalam Jn, Ariyalur, Lalgudi, Srirangam, Golden Rock (Ponmalai), Tiruchchirappalli, Pudukkottai, before terminating at Karaikkudi Jn (~11\u201313 intermediate halts)<\/p>\n

      02606 \u2013 Karaikkudi \u2192 Chennai Egmore (Return)<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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      • Departs Karaikkudi Jn<\/strong> at 04:55<\/strong><\/li>\n
      • Arrives Chennai Egmore<\/strong> around 12:10<\/strong><\/li>\n
      • Mirrors the same route in reverse with similar halts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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        \ud83d\udecb\ufe0f Coaches & Classes<\/h2>\n
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        • Offers AC Chair Car (CC)<\/strong> and Second Class Sitting (2S)<\/strong> seating only\u2014no sleeping berths.<\/li>\n
        • Rake composition includes 3 AC Chair Cars<\/strong>, 13 Second Class Chair Cars<\/strong>, 3 General Unreserved<\/strong>, a Pantry Car<\/strong>, and 2 Generator\u2011cum\u2011Brake Vans<\/strong>. Catering is available onboard via pantry arrangements<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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          \ud83d\udcb0 Fare (Approximate \u2014 subject to confirmation via IRCTC)<\/h2>\n

          Typical fares on comparable special services:<\/p>\n

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          • AC Chair Car (CC)<\/strong>: \u20b9600\u2013650<\/li>\n
          • Second Seating (2S)<\/strong>: \u20b9180\u2013200<\/li>\n
          • Unreserved General (GN)<\/strong>: \u20b9150\u2013180<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            Exact fares may vary and are best confirmed through IRCTC’s official booking platform<\/strong><\/p>\n

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            \ud83d\udccb Quick Summary Table<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
            Category<\/th>\nDetails<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
            Train Nos.<\/strong><\/td>\n02605 (MS \u2192 KKDI), 02606 (KKDI \u2192 MS)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            Frequency<\/strong><\/td>\nDaily<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            Departure (Egmore)<\/strong><\/td>\n15:45<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            Arrival (Karaikkudi)<\/strong><\/td>\n22:55\u201323:00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            Return Departure<\/strong><\/td>\n04:55 (from KKDI)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            Return Arrival<\/strong><\/td>\n~12:10 (at MS)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            Distance<\/strong><\/td>\n~426\u202fkm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            Duration<\/strong><\/td>\n~7\u202fh\u202f10\u201315\u202fm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            Halts<\/strong><\/td>\n~13 stops: TBM, CGL, MLMR, VM, VRI, ALU, LLI, SRGM, GOC, TPJ, PDKT, etc.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            Classes<\/strong><\/td>\nAC Chair Car (CC), 2nd Class Sitting (2S), General (GN)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            Catering<\/strong><\/td>\nPantry car + onboard catering<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            Fares (approx.)<\/strong><\/td>\nCC \u20b9600\u2013650, 2S \u20b9180\u2013200, GN \u20b9150\u2013180<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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            \u2705 Notes & Travel Tips<\/h2>\n
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            • Many sources warn this COV\u2011Reserved train could be discontinued or renumbered<\/strong>; confirm availability before your journey via IRCTC or official train enquiry sources<\/strong><\/li>\n
            • The better-known fully regular service on this corridor is the Pallavan Superfast Express (12605\/12606)<\/strong>, which runs daily with similar schedule (~15:40 departure and ~22:30 arrival) and takes ~6\u202fh\u202f50\u202fmin over the same 426\u202fkm route using LHB rakes, with catering onboard<\/li>\n
            • If you\u2019re planning travel, it might be safer to use the regular 12605\/12606 service instead of the special 02605\/02606, unless confirmed otherwise.<\/li>\n
            • For Tatkal or general booking, check coach availability and fare rules on IRCTC.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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              Would you like:<\/p>\n

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              • A station-by-station timetable<\/strong> with arrival\/depart times?<\/li>\n
              • Seat maps or coach layout<\/strong>?<\/li>\n
              • PNR status tracking<\/strong> or Tatkal booking information?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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

                Special train between Chennai Egmore \u2013 Karaikkudi (T. No. 02605\/02606) time table, route, frequency and fare T. No. 02605\/02606 Chennai Egmore \u2013 Karaikkudi \u2013 Chennai Egmore Superfast Special (daily) on and from 7th September 2025 Train No.02606 will leave Karaikkudi at 04.55 hrs and reach Chennai Egmore at 12.10 hrs. In the return direction, Train […]<\/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-4323","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\/4323","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=4323"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4323\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4323"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4323"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4323"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}