Special Train Between Arakkonam-Coimbatore (Train No.02675/Train No.02676) Timings, Stoppages, Fare and Frequency
Special Train Between Arakkonam-Coimbatore (Train No.02675/Train No.02676) Timings, Stoppages, Fare and Frequency
As approved by Railway Board, the following fully reserved additional special trains will be run with effect from June 2025 as per the timings and stoppages detailed below.
Train No.02675/Train No.02676 Arakkonam – Covai – Arakkonam Super Fast Intercity Specials (daily) Time Table and Route
Composition : Three AC Chair Cars, Thirteen Non-AC Chair Cars, Three General Second Class (Sitting) One Pantry Car and Two Generator cum Brake Vans.
Advance Reservation for these trains will open at 08.00 AM tomorrow, ie., 10th June 2025.
Here are the verified details for the Southern Railway’s daily COVID‑19 Special Train Pair 02675 / 02676, running between Chennai Central / Arakkonam and Coimbatore Junction, as introduced in mid‑2020:
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🚆 Train Overview
- Train Nos: 02675 (Chennai Central → Coimbatore via Arakkonam) & 02676 (Return via same route)
- Type: Fully reserved superfast special, classified as premium “Intercity” service
- Frequency: Runs daily in both directions
⏰ Schedule & Stoppages
Train 02675 (MAS → CBE)
- Departure: Chennai Central at 06:10
- Stops (total 9 major):
- Arakkonam – 07:08 / 07:10
- Walajah Road – 07:38 / 07:40
- Katpadi – 08:03 / 08:05
- Ambur – 08:43 / 08:45
- Jolarpettai – 09:23 / 09:25
- Morappur – around 10:10
- Salem
- Erode
- Tiruppur
- Arrival: Coimbatore Junction at 14:05 (~7 h 55 m, ~495 km)
Train 02676 (CBE → MAS)
- Departure: Coimbatore Junction at 15:15
- Return journey halts mirror up route in reverse order
- Arrival: Chennai Central around 23:00 (~7 h 45 m)
💰 Fare & Classes
- Rake includes AC Chair Cars (CC) and Second Class Sitting (2S) only
- Sample fare (per RailEnquiry data):
- 2S: ₹165
- AC Chair Car: ₹590
- Covers base fare + reservation + superfast surcharge
📋 Summary Table
| Train No. | Route | Depart | Arrive | Major Halts | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02675 | MAS → CBE via AJJ | 06:10 AM | 14:05 PM | Arakkonam, Walajah Rd, Katpadi, Ambur, Jolarpettai, Morappur, Salem, Erode, Tiruppur | ~495 km | ~7 h 55 m |
| 02676 | CBE → MAS Return | 15:15 PM | ~23:00 PM | Reverse of above | ~495 km | ~7 h 45 m |
✅ Highlights
- Introduced under Railway Board’s COVID‑19 special services from 9 June 2025 onward
- Daily frequency, serving key intermediate cities en route between Chennai and Coimbatore
- Designed to serve commuter and essential travel during pandemic restrictions as a fully reserved service
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