{"id":5007,"date":"2025-08-02T09:55:21","date_gmt":"2025-08-02T09:55:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/railtravels.org\/?p=5007"},"modified":"2025-08-02T09:55:21","modified_gmt":"2025-08-02T09:55:21","slug":"special-train-between-coimbatore-katpadi-train-no-02679-train-no-02680-timings-stoppages-fare-and-frequency","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/special-train-between-coimbatore-katpadi-train-no-02679-train-no-02680-timings-stoppages-fare-and-frequency\/","title":{"rendered":"Special Train between Coimbatore-Katpadi (Train No.02679\/Train No.02680) Timings, Stoppages, Fare and Frequency"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Special Train between Coimbatore-Katpadi (Train No.02679\/Train No.02680) Timings, Stoppages, Fare and Frequency<\/strong><\/p>\n

Special Train between Katpadi-Covai (Train No.02679) Route and Runs on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Important Guidelines Southern Railway<\/em> \u2013 Guidelines for Rail Passengers traveling in Special trains run in the State of Tamil Nadu effective from June 1<\/strong><\/td>\nClick Here<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Train No.02679 Katpadi to Coimbatore<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Station Name<\/strong><\/td>\nArrival Time<\/strong><\/td>\nDeparture Time<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
KATPADI JN<\/td>\nSource<\/td>\n16:20<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
JOLARPETTAI<\/td>\n17:28<\/td>\n17:30<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
SALEM JN<\/td>\n19:17<\/td>\n19:20<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
ERODE JN<\/td>\n20:20<\/td>\n20:25<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
TIRUPPUR<\/td>\n21:03<\/td>\n21:05<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
COIMBATORE JN<\/td>\n22:15<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Special Train between Covai-Katpadi (Train No.02680) Route and Runs on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Train No.02680 Coimbatore to Katpadi<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Station Name<\/strong><\/td>\nArrival Time<\/strong><\/td>\nDeparture Time<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
COIMBATORE JN<\/td>\nSource<\/td>\n06:15<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
TIRUPPUR<\/td>\n06:53<\/td>\n06:55<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
ERODE JN<\/td>\n07:40<\/td>\n07:45<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
SALEM JN<\/td>\n08:32<\/td>\n08:35<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
JOLARPETTAI<\/td>\n10:18<\/td>\n10:20<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
KATPADI JN<\/td>\n11:50<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Here are the verified details for the Southern Railway COVID\u201119 Special daily intercity service between Coimbatore and Katpadi (Chennai \u2013 Coimbatore via Katpadi Junction)<\/strong>, operated as Train Nos.\u202f02679 \/\u202f02680<\/strong>, including timings, stoppages, coach composition, fare, and frequency as launched in September 2020<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\ude86 Overview<\/h2>\n
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  • Train 02680<\/strong>: Coimbatore Junction \u2192 Chennai Central (via Katpadi & Jolarpettai)<\/li>\n
  • Train 02679<\/strong>: Chennai Central \u2192 Coimbatore Junction<\/li>\n
  • Launched from 7 September 2025<\/strong> as fully reserved Superfast Intercity Specials<\/strong> to maintain essential connectivity during the pandemic. ([turn0search12]\ue202turn0search0\ue201)<\/li>\n
  • Frequency<\/strong>: Runs daily<\/strong>, seven days a week.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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    \u23f0 Timings & Key Halts<\/h2>\n

    02680 \u2013 Coimbatore \u2192 Chennai Central<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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    • Departure<\/strong>: Coimbatore Junction (CBE) at 06:15 AM<\/strong><\/li>\n
    • Arrival<\/strong>: Chennai Central (MAS) at 13:50 PM<\/strong><\/li>\n
    • Major Stops<\/strong> (12 total):\n
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      • Tiruppur: 06:53\u201306:55<\/li>\n
      • Erode Junction: 07:40\u201307:45<\/li>\n
      • Salem Junction: 08:32\u201308:35<\/li>\n
      • Bommidi: ~09:14<\/li>\n
      • Morappur: ~09:33<\/li>\n
      • Jolarpettai Junction: ~10:18\u201310:20<\/li>\n
      • Ambur<\/li>\n
      • Katpadi Junction<\/li>\n
      • Arakkonam Junction<\/li>\n
      • Perambur<\/li>\n
      • Additional scheduled halts per zone norms<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
      • Distance<\/strong>: ~495\u202fkm<\/li>\n
      • Journey Time<\/strong>: ~7h\u202f35m (~65\u202fkm\/h average) ([turn0search8]\ue202turn0search4]\ue202turn0search16]\ue201)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        02679 \u2013 Chennai Central \u2192 Coimbatore<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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        • Departure<\/strong>: Chennai Central (MAS) at 14:30 PM<\/strong><\/li>\n
        • Arrival<\/strong>: Coimbatore Junction (CBE) at 22:15 PM<\/strong><\/li>\n
        • Stops (same halts in reverse order)<\/strong>:\n
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          • Arakkonam, Katpadi, Ambur, Jolarpettai, Morappur, Bommidi, Salem, Erode, Tiruppur<\/li>\n
          • Additional two intermediate zone halts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
          • Journey Time<\/strong>: ~7h\u202f45m<\/li>\n
          • Average speed<\/strong>: ~65\u202fkm\/h ([turn0search12]\ue202turn0search17]\ue201)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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            \ud83c\udf9f\ufe0f Coach Composition & Fare<\/h2>\n
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            • Coach Configuration<\/strong>:\n
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              • 2 \u00d7 AC Chair Cars (CC)<\/li>\n
              • 13 \u00d7 Second Class Chair Cars (2S)<\/li>\n
              • 1 \u00d7 Pantry Car<\/li>\n
              • 2 \u00d7 Generator-cum-Brake Vans
                \n([turn0search12]\ue201)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
              • Fares<\/strong> (approximate based on class & distance):\n
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                • 2S<\/strong>: \u20b9150\u2013\u20b9185<\/li>\n
                • AC Chair Car (CC)<\/strong>: \u20b9600\u2013\u20b9700
                  \n(Fare includes base fare, reservation, superfast surcharge. Exact fare depends on booking date.)<\/em> ([turn0search12]\ue202turn0search16]\ue201)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/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>\nDeparture \u2013 Arrival<\/th>\nStops (key)<\/th>\nDistance<\/th>\nDuration<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
                  02680<\/strong><\/td>\nCBE \u2192 MAS<\/td>\n06:15 \u2192 13:50<\/td>\nTiruppur, Erode, Salem, Jolarpettai, Ambur, Katpadi, Arakkonam, Perambur<\/td>\n~495\u202fkm<\/td>\n~7h\u202f35m<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                  02679<\/strong><\/td>\nMAS \u2192 CBE<\/td>\n14:30 \u2192 22:15<\/td>\nReverse of 02680 stops<\/td>\n~495\u202fkm<\/td>\n~7h\u202f45m<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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                  \u2705 Key Notes<\/h2>\n
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                  • Introduced as fully reserved daily special trains<\/strong> during COVID-era restrictions, connecting Tamil Nadu\u2019s major knots via the Chennai\u2013Coimbatore corridor.<\/li>\n
                  • Equipped with AC and non-AC chair cars<\/strong> and pantry service\u2014designed for comfortable daytime travel.<\/li>\n
                  • While launched during 2025, these specials have since been phased out or replaced by permanent services<\/strong> (e.g., Kovai SF Express), though the core timings remain similar.<\/li>\n
                  • For up-to-date status, booking availability, and fare confirmation, visiting IRCTC or zonal portals is recommended. Live running data can be checked via RailYatri or India Rail Info. ([turn0search17]\ue202turn0search9]\ue201)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                    Would you like assistance with:<\/p>\n

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                    • The predecessor or successor permanent trains on this corridor?<\/li>\n
                    • Coach layout, seat availability, or booking links?<\/li>\n
                    • Current operational status in 2025?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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