68 Special trains between Chennai-Coimbatore-Chennai
68 Special trains between Chennai-Coimbatore-Chennai
AC SPECIAL FARE TRAINS BETWEEN CHENNAI AND COIMBATORE
68 pairs of Daily AC Special fare trains will be run between Chennai and Coimbatore from 24th January 2025 to 31st March 2025 to clear extra rush of passengers in the sector as follows :-
Train No. 06028 Coimbatore – Dr MGR Chennai Central Daily AC Special Fare Train
Train No: 06028 Coimbatore – Chennai AC Special fare Train will leave from Coimbatore Jn at 05.00 hrs and reach Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central at 12.45 Hrs
Stoppages: Tiruppur ( Dep 05.40 hrs) Erode ( Dep 06.30 hrs) Salem ( Dep 07.35 hrs ) Katpadi (Dep 10.17 hrs) and Perambur (Dep 12.02 hrs)
Train No. 06027 Dr MGR Chennai Central – Coimbatore Daily AC Special Fare Train
Train No: 06027 Chennai – Coimbatore AC Special fare Train will leave from Dr.MGR Chennai Central at 14.00 Hrs and reach Coimbatore Jn at 21.45 Hrs
Stoppages: Katpadi (Dep 15.40 hrs) Salem (Dep 18.32 hrs) Erode (Dep 19.34 hrs) and Tiruppur (20.22 hrs)
Composition: Two AC Executive Chair cars, Five AC Chair Cars and two Generators cum Luggage vans.
Advance reservations for above special trains will open at 08.00 hrs on 22nd January 2025
Here’s the verified information on the 68 AC Special Fare Trains between Chennai and Coimbatore (2025 special series) and related current weekly specials as of 2025:
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🚆 AC Special Fare Specials (Jan–Mar 2025)
- Between 24 January – 31 March 2025, Southern Railway ran 68 daily AC special fare train pairs in both directions between Chennai Central and Coimbatore to handle peak demand.
- Train Nos. 06027 (Chennai → Coimbatore) and 06028 (Coimbatore → Chennai) were core services, departing at ~14:00 and ~05:00 respectively, with about 5 stops including Tiruppur, Erode, Salem, and Katpadi.
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🔄 Later Weekly Specials (2025–2025)
- Train Nos. 02673/02674 ran daily nightly special services:
- 02673: 22:00 Chennai → Coimbatore (~06:00 next day)
- 02674: 22:40 Coimbatore → Chennai (~06:35 next day)
- Included AC + Sleeper coaches (1A, 2A, 3A, SL)
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- Train 02675/02676 also ran daily intercity specials during the same period:
- 06:10 Chennai → Coimbatore (arriving ~14:05)
- Return at 15:15 ↔ 23:00
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🗓️ Current Weekly Special (as of 2025)
- Train 06615 operates as a weekly Superfast Special (Coimbatore → Chennai and return):
- Runs all days of the week, with travel time ~8h 45m, covering ~426 km (10 stops)
- Classes: 2S, SL, CC, 3A, 2A, 1A
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🚄 Regular Daily Services (Active in 2025)
Even without special trains, several reliable daily services operate between Chennai and Coimbatore:
- Chennai–Coimbatore Intercity Express (12679/12680): Daily, ~7h 45m travel
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([turn0search17]) - MGR Chennai Central–Coimbatore Vande Bharat Express (20643/20644): For non-Wednesday runs, ~5h 50m journey with luxurious AC Chair Car service and onboard Wi‑Fi, infotainment, Kavach safety system, etc.
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📋 Summary Table
| Train No. | Type / Frequency | Departure (CHENNAI→CBE) | Duration | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06027/06028 | Daily AC Specials (2020) | ~14:00 / ~05:00 (return) | ~7–8 h | AC chair cars only |
| 02673/02674 | Daily Night Specials | 22:00 / 22:40 | ~8 h 00 m | 1A, 2A, 3A, SL, General |
| 02675/02676 | Daily Intercity Specials | 06:10 / 15:15 | ~8 h | Mixed seating |
| 06615 | Weekly Superfast Special | 21:00 every day | ~8h 45m | SL, CC, 3A, 2A, 1A |
| 12679/12680 | Daily Intercity Express | 14:30 | ~7h 45m | 2S, CC |
| 12673/12674 | Cheran Superfast Express | 22:10 | ~8h 15m | 1A, 2A, 3A, SL, General |
| 20643/20644 | Vande Bharat Express | 08:00 (approx) | ~5h 50m | AC Chair, Executive |
⚠️ Traveler Notes on “Special Trains”
- Special fare trains have no fixed time-table and are scheduled based on track availability—they are typically last priority on circuits. Delays of 5–12+ hours are not uncommon.
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✅ Planning Tips
- For speed and punctuality, choose the Vande Bharat Express if available.
- For daily travel flexibility, Intercity or Cheran Express are reliable options.
- Book early for special trains—tatkal booking may open later and be limited.
Would you like help with:
- Specific fare quotes or seat availability for weekly special or Vande Bharat?
- Booking strategy—best windows, quotas, or Tatkal insights?
- Station-by-station halts or platform guidance between Chennai and Coimbatore?
Let me know—happy to assist further!