Special Train Between Tiruchchirappalli-Chengalpattu (Train No.06795/Train No.06796) Timings, Stoppages, Fare and Frequency
Special Train Between Tiruchchirappalli-Chengalpattu (Train No.06795/Train No.06796) 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.
Also Check Revised Timings From 16-06-2025: Revised Timing of Special Train Between Tiruchchirappalli-Chengalpattu (Train No.06795/Train No.06796)
Train No.06796/Train No.06795 Special train between Tiruchchirappalli – Chengalpattu – Tiruchchirappalli via Main line. (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 Chengalpattu ↔ Tiruchchirappalli (Train No. 06795 / 06796) Special, including timing, route stops, fare class overview, and frequency—all introduced in June 2025 under the COVID‑19 special service regime:
Contents
🚆 Overview
- Train Numbers: 06795 (CGL → TPJ) and 06796 (TPJ → CGL)
- Route: Chennai Egmore – Tiruchchirappalli Junction (via Chengalpattu–Main Line)
- Type: Daily fully reserved Intercity Superfast Special
- Commenced: Mid‑June 2025, per Railway Board clearance
💰 Coach Composition (per train)
- 1 × First AC
- 3 × AC 2‑Tier
- 5 × AC 3‑Tier
- 9 × Sleeper Class
- 3 × Second Class Sitting
- 1 Pantry Car
- 2 × Generator‑cum‑Brake Vans
🕒 Schedule & Halts
Train 06795: Chengalpattu → Tiruchchirappalli
- Departs CGL at 15:00
- Key Stops:
- Melmaruvathur: 15:23–15:25
- Villupuram Jn: 16:25–16:35
- Tiruppadiripuliyur: 17:25–17:27
- Chidambaram (new halt): 18:15–18:17
- Mayiladuthurai: 18:48–18:50
- Kumbakonam: 19:20–19:22
- Thanjavur Jn: 19:58–20:00
- Arrives TPJ at 21:30 (~6 h 30 m journey)
Train 06796: Tiruchchirappalli → Chengalpattu
- Departs TPJ at 06:00
- Key Stops (reverse order):
- Thanjavur: 06:48–06:50
- Kumbakonam: 07:28–07:30
- Mayiladuthurai: 08:03–08:05
- Chidambaram (new): 08:48–08:50
- Tiruppadiripuliyur: 09:29–09:31
- Villupuram: 10:35–10:45
- Melmaruvathur: 11:45–11:47
- Arrives CGL at 12:45 (~6 h 45 m journey)
🗓️ Frequency
- Runs daily in both directions, 7 days a week
🎟️ Fare
- Classified as a Mail/Express Special, with fares similar to Superfast Express rates.
- Includes reserved First‑AC, AC‑2/3, Sleeper, and Second Sitting coaches.
- Pantry car onboard provides onboard catering; food charges paid separately
📊 Summary Table
| Train No. | Route | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Major Halts (incl. Chidambaram) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06795 | Chengalpattu → TPJ | 15:00 | 21:30 | Melmaruvathur, Villupuram, Tiruppadiripuliyur, Chidambaram, Mayiladuthurai, Kumbakonam, Thanjavur |
| 06796 | TPJ → Chengalpattu | 06:00 | 12:45 | Thanjavur, Kumbakonam, Mayiladuthurai, Chidambaram, Tiruppadiripuliyur, Villupuram, Melmaruvathur |
- Approximate journey distance: 400 km
- Running time: ~6 – 7 hours each way
✅ Final Notes
- The Chidambaram halt was newly added from 16 June 2025 by Tamil Nadu Govt concurrence
- This service formed a vital daily connection operating as fully reserved special service through Tamil Nadu during the pandemic.
- If you’re interested:
- fare breakups by class,
- coach configuration/map,
- or availability in 2025 (current operational status),
just let me know!