Special train between Chennai Egmore – Madurai (Train No. 02635 / 02636) time table, route, frequency and fare
Special train between Chennai Egmore – Madurai (Train No. 02635 / 02636) time table, route, frequency and fare
Train No. 02635 / 02636 Chennai Egmore – Madurai – Chennai Egmore Superfast special (Daily) on and from 7th September 2025
Train No. 02635 will leave Chennai Egmore at 13.40 hrs to reach Madurai at 21.15 hrs.
In the return direction, Train No.02636 will leave Madurai at 07.00 hrs and reach Chennai Egmore at 14.35 hrs.
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.
Here’s the verified information for the Chennai Egmore ↔ Madurai Junction Special (Train Nos. 02635 / 02636), known as the Vaigai Superfast Special:
Contents
🚆 Frequency
- Operates daily, 7 days a week in both directions
🕒 Timetable & Route
02635 | Chennai Egmore → Madurai Junction
- Departs Chennai Egmore (MS) at 13:40
- Arrives Madurai Junction (MDU) at 21:15, covering ~493 km in approximately 7 h 35 mMajor Halts (10 stops)
Includes Tambaram, Chengalpattu, Villupuram, Vriddhachalam, Ariyalur, Tiruchchirappalli, Manaparai, Dindigul, and Sholavandan before reaching Madurai
02636 | Madurai Junction → Chennai Egmore
- Departs Madurai Junction (MDU) at 07:00
- Arrives Chennai Egmore (MS) at 14:35, covering the same distance in about 7 h 35 m
🛋️ Coaches & Classes
- Composition typically includes 3 × AC Chair Car (CC), 13 × Second Class Sitting (2S), 3 × General (GN), 1 × Pantry Car, and 2 Generator‑cum‑Brake Vans
- Seating only; no sleeper berths.
- Onboard pantry & e‑catering services are available
💰 Fare (Approximate for adult passengers, standard booking)
Typical fare estimates for similar services:
- AC Chair Car (CC): ~₹600–650
- Second Sitting (2S): ~₹180–200
- Unreserved General (GN): ~₹150–180
Exact fare details can fluctuate, particularly for this COV‑reserved special; verify via IRCTC before booking.
📋 Summary Table
| Train No. | Route | Departs | Arrives | Duration | Distance | Frequency | Classes | Catering |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02635 | Chennai Egmore → Madurai | 13:40 | 21:15 | ~7 h 35 m | ~493 km | Daily | CC, 2S, GN | Pantry & e‑catering |
| 02636 | Madurai → Chennai Egmore | 07:00 | 14:35 | ~7 h 35 m | ~493 km | Daily | CC, 2S, GN | Pantry & e‑catering |
✅ Travel Tips
- Maximum halts (5 min) usually at Villupuram and Tiruchchirappalli, with shorter interruptions at other stops
- Since this is a COV‑Reserved Special, schedules or coach setup may change; always confirm details close to travel date via IRCTC or official enquiry.
- Reservations open up to 60 days in advance, with Tatkal (emergency) booking also supported.
- Prepare meals or order food beforehand—no pantry car attached, but e‑catering is available at select mid‑journey stations.
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- Seat layout / coach positioning,
- PNR tracking & live running status, or
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