{"id":8550,"date":"2025-07-27T14:11:23","date_gmt":"2025-07-27T14:11:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/railtravels.org\/?p=8550"},"modified":"2025-07-27T14:11:23","modified_gmt":"2025-07-27T14:11:23","slug":"summer-special-train-chennai-tirunelveli-chennai","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/summer-special-train-chennai-tirunelveli-chennai\/","title":{"rendered":"Summer Special Train Chennai-Tirunelveli-Chennai"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Summer Special Train Chennai-Tirunelveli-Chennai<\/strong><\/p>\n

Chennai-Tirunelveli-Chennai<\/strong><\/p>\n

Train No. 06004 \/ 06003 Tirunelveli Jn-Tambaram Weekly Special Fare Special via Tenkasi and Rajapalayam (22 Services)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Train No 06004 Tirunelveli Jn \u2013 Tambaram Weekly special fare special will leave Tirunelveli at 19.00 hrs on Sundays, and reach Tambaram at 09.20 hrs the next day<\/p>\n

Dates of Service of Train No.06004 from Tirunelveli to Tambaram : (11 Services)<\/p>\n

2025 April 17th ,24th<\/p>\n

2025 May 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th<\/p>\n

2025 June 5th 12th, 19th and 26th<\/p>\n

In the return direction Train No 06003 Tambaram \u2013 Tirunelveli Jn Weekly Special fare special will leave Tambaram on Mondays at 22.20 hrs and reach Tirunelveli at 10.35 hrs the next day<\/p>\n

Dates of Service of Train No.06003 from Tambaram to Tirunelveli : (11 Services)<\/p>\n

2025 April 18th, 25th<\/p>\n

2025 May 2nd ,9th ,16th 23rd, 30th<\/p>\n

2025 June 6th ,13th , 20th, and 27th<\/p>\n

Composition: 1 \u2013 AC Two Tier Coach, 2 \u2013 AC Three Tier Coaches, 7 \u2013 Sleeper Class Coaches, 3- General Second Class Coaches 1 \u2013 Second Class cum Luggage\/Brake Vans (with accommodation for differently abled persons) and 1 -Generator cum Brake Van<\/p>\n

The details of timings and stoppages of Train No. 06004 \/ 06003 Tirunelveli Jn \u2013 Tambaram \u2013 Tirunelveli Jn Weekly Special fare Special are as follows: (Arrival \/ Departure Timings in hours)<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Train No\u00a0 06004 Tirunelveli Jn \u2013 Tambaram Weekly\u00a0 special fare SPL<\/td>\n<\/td>\nStation<\/td>\n<\/td>\nTrain No 06003\u00a0 Tambaram \u2013 Tirunelveli Jn\u00a0 Weekly Special fare SPL<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
(Sun) 19.00<\/td>\n(d)<\/td>\nTirunelveli<\/td>\n(a)<\/td>\n10.35(Tue)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
19.23 \/ 19.25<\/td>\n(a \/ d)<\/td>\nCheranmahadevi<\/td>\n(a \/ d)<\/td>\n10.00 \/ 10.02<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
19.38 \/ 19.40<\/td>\n(a \/ d)<\/td>\nAmbasamudram<\/td>\n(a \/ d)<\/td>\n09.43 \/ 09.45<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
19.58 \/ 20.00<\/td>\n(a \/ d)<\/td>\nKilakadayam<\/td>\n(a \/ d)<\/td>\n09.24 \/ 09.25<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
20.03 \/ 20.05<\/td>\n(a \/ d)<\/td>\nPavoorchathiram<\/td>\n(a \/ d)<\/td>\n09.00 \/ 09.12<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
20.30 \/ 20.40<\/td>\n(a \/ d)<\/td>\nTenkasi<\/td>\n(a \/ d)<\/td>\n08.30 \/ 08.50<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
21.43 \/ 21.45<\/td>\n(a \/ d)<\/td>\nRajapalayam<\/td>\n(a \/ d)<\/td>\n07.03 \/ 07.05<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
21.58 \/ 22.00<\/td>\n(a \/ d)<\/td>\nSrivilliputhur<\/td>\n(a \/ d)<\/td>\n06.49 \/ 06.50<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
22.13 \/ 22.15<\/td>\n(a \/ d)<\/td>\nSivakasi<\/td>\n(a \/ d)<\/td>\n06.34 \/ 06.35<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
23.10 \/ 23.15<\/td>\n(a \/ d)<\/td>\nVirudhunagar<\/td>\n(a \/ d)<\/td>\n06.00 \/ 06.10<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
01.15 \/ 01.20<\/td>\n(a \/ d)<\/td>\nMadurai<\/td>\n(a \/ d)<\/td>\n05.35 \/ 05.40<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
02.12 \/ 02.15<\/td>\n(a \/ d)<\/td>\nDindugal<\/td>\n(a \/ d)<\/td>\n04.10 \/ 04.15<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
03.45 \/ 03.50<\/td>\n(a \/ d)<\/td>\nTiruchchirappalli<\/td>\n(a \/ d)<\/td>\n03.05 \/ 03.10<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
06.40 \/ 06.45<\/td>\n(a \/ d)<\/td>\nVillupuram<\/td>\n(a \/ d)<\/td>\n00.20 \/ 00.23<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
08.18 \/ 08.20<\/td>\n(a \/ d)<\/td>\nChengalpattu<\/td>\n(a \/ d)<\/td>\n22.48 \/ 22.50<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
(Mon) 09.20<\/td>\n(a)<\/td>\nTambaram<\/td>\n(d)<\/td>\n22.20 (Mon)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Advance reservations for the above Weekly Special Fare Special Trains are open<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s the verified information on Summer\/Festival Special Train services between Chennai (Egmore) and Tirunelveli<\/strong> operated by Southern Railway during the 2025 summer period<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\ude86 Weekly Tirunelveli\u202f\u2194\u202fChennai Egmore Special Fare Trains (Nos.\u202f06070 \/ 06069)<\/h2>\n

06070 \u2013 Tirunelveli \u2192 Chennai Egmore<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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  • Departs Tirunelveli at 18:45 hrs<\/strong> every Thursday<\/strong>, from 11 April to 30 May 2025<\/strong> (8 services).<\/li>\n
  • Arrives Chennai Egmore ~08:30 hrs<\/strong> next morning.
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    06069 \u2013 Chennai Egmore \u2192 Tirunelveli<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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    • Departs Chennai Egmore at 15:00 hrs<\/strong> every Friday<\/strong>, during the same period.<\/li>\n
    • Reaches Tirunelveli ~07:10 hrs<\/strong> next day.
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      These were operated in 2025<\/strong>; 2025 scheduling potentially extended or repeated<\/strong>, but official confirmation beyond May\u2013June remains pending.<\/p>\n

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      \ud83e\uddf0 Coach & Halts Details<\/h2>\n
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      • Composition<\/strong>:
        \n1 \u00d7 AC 2\u2011Tier, 6 \u00d7 AC 3\u2011Tier, 9 \u00d7 Sleeper, 4 \u00d7 General, 1 Divyang\u2011friendly 2nd Class, 1 Luggage van.
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      • Key halts<\/strong> include: Tirunelveli \u2192 Kovilpatti \u2192 Virudhunagar \u2192 Madurai \u2192 Dindigul \u2192 Tiruchchirappalli \u2192 Villupuram \u2192 Chengalpattu \u2192 Tambaram \u2192 Chennai Egmore.
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        \u2139\ufe0f About 2025 Service Status<\/h2>\n
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        • There is no direct reference to 06070\/06069 in 2025 sources yet<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
        • However Southern Railway doubled down on summer specials in 2025 and early 2025, likely continuing same or similar services through June 2025<\/strong>.
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        • The Chennai Egmore\u2013Tirunelveli Vande Bharat Express (20665\/20666)<\/strong>\u2014a daily high-speed service\u2014runs six days a week<\/strong> (excluding Tuesdays), and post-January 2025, it increased its rake capacity to 16 coaches.
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          \ud83d\udccb Summary Table<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
          Direction<\/th>\nTrain No.<\/th>\nDays<\/th>\nDeparture (Origin)<\/th>\nArrival (Next Day)<\/th>\nDuration<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
          Tirunelveli \u2192 Chennai<\/td>\n06070<\/strong><\/td>\nThursday (Apr\u2013May)<\/td>\n18:45 (TEN)<\/td>\n~08:30 (MS)<\/td>\n~13\u202fh\u202f45\u202fm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          Chennai \u2192 Tirunelveli<\/td>\n06069<\/strong><\/td>\nFriday<\/td>\n15:00 (MS)<\/td>\n~07:10 (TEN)<\/td>\n~16\u202fh\u202f10\u202fm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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          \u26a0\ufe0f Traveler Notes & Suggestions<\/h2>\n
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          • Delays common<\/strong>: Special trains often have lowest track priority<\/strong>; user forums report delays of 6\u201312+ hours.
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          • If punctuality matters, consider using the Chennai\u2013Tirunelveli Vande Bharat Express (20665\/20666)<\/strong>:\n
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            • Covers ~650\u202fkm in ~7h 50m, much faster and reliable.
              \n([turn0search15]\ue201)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
            • Booking<\/strong>: Special fare trains open via IRCTC and PRS; no Tatkal or concession booking.
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            • Amenities<\/strong>: No pantry cars; bring food\/water or order e\u2011catering at stops.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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              \u2705 Recommendations:<\/h2>\n
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              • \ud83d\udd0d Check IRCTC or Southern Railway official announcements<\/strong> in March\u2013May 2025 for confirmation of 06070\/69-operated schedule.<\/li>\n
              • If confirmed, book early<\/strong>, especially for AC or Sleeper classes.<\/li>\n
              • If not available, the Vande Bharat Express<\/strong> is a faster alternative with daily frequency.<\/li>\n
              • Always check live running status via NTES or IRCTC<\/strong> on journey day.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                Would you like:<\/p>\n

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                • A detailed station-wise timetable<\/strong> for 06070\/69?<\/li>\n
                • Fare breakdown by class<\/strong> (2A, 3A, Sleeper)?<\/li>\n
                • Availability and schedule of Chennai\u2013Tirunelveli Vande Bharat Express<\/strong>?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                  Just let me know\u2014I\u2019d be happy to fetch more specifics for you!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

                  Summer Special Train Chennai-Tirunelveli-Chennai Chennai-Tirunelveli-Chennai Train No. 06004 \/ 06003 Tirunelveli Jn-Tambaram Weekly Special Fare Special via Tenkasi and Rajapalayam (22 Services) Train No 06004 Tirunelveli Jn \u2013 Tambaram Weekly special fare special will leave Tirunelveli at 19.00 hrs on Sundays, and reach Tambaram at 09.20 hrs the next day Dates of Service of Train […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":102,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[55,19,24],"tags":[54,23,25,26],"class_list":["post-8550","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-southern-railway","category-special-trains","category-summer-special-trains","tag-southern-railway","tag-summer-special-train","tag-summer-special-trains","tag-summer-special-trains-list"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8550","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=8550"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8550\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8550"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8550"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8550"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}