Special train Kolkata-Chennai-Kolkata

Special train Kolkata-Chennai-Kolkata

26 Suvidha Special Trains between Santragachi – Chennai Central

In order to clear extra rush of Passengers, 26 Superfast Suvidha special trains will be run between Santragachi – Chennai Central as detailed below:-

Accordingly, Train No. 82841 Santragachi – Chennai Central Superfast Special Train will depart Santragachi at 12:40 hrs on 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st January, 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th February, 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th March, 2025 (Fridays) and arrive Chennai Central at 15:20 hrs on Saturday.

In return direction, Train No. 82842 Chennai Central – Santragachi Superfast Special Train will depart Chennai Central at 18:20 hrs on 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th January, 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th February, 7th, 14th, 21st & 28th March, 2025 (Saturdays) and arrive Santragachi at 23:30 hrs on Sunday.

Enroute, these special trains will stop at Kharagpur, Bhadrak, Jajpur Keonjhar Road, Bhubaneswar, Khurda Rd, Berhampur, Sompeta, Palasa, Srikakulam Road, Vizianagaram, Kottavalasa, Duvvada, Rajahmundry, Vijayawada, Nellore and Gudur stations in both the directions.

These special trains will consist of AC II Tier, AC III Tier, Sleeper and Luggage cum brake van coaches.

Here’s the most up‑to‑date picture regarding Special/Festival trains between Kolkata and Chennai (via Howrah or Shalimar):


🚂 1. Shalimar → Chennai Festival Specials (Formerly 02841/02842)

  • Train 02841 (Shalimar → Chennai Central): Operated during Durga Puja & Diwali 2025, departed Mondays at ~18:30, reaching Chennai in ~29 hours.
  • Return as 02842: From Chennai to Shalimar on Wednesdays, continuing until late December 2025.
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  • As of mid‑2025, no official continuation of these specials has been announced in festival‑special lists.
    No entries for similar specials in IRCTC press releases or SER updates for 2025.
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2. Regular and Weekly Trains (Not Special Fare)

While no exclusive Kolkata–Chennai special trains operated in 2025, the following weekly trains offer consistent connectivity:

  • Coromandel Express (12841/12842) — Daily service, fastest route (≈25h 45m) from Kolkata to Chennai.
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  • Other weekly services include:
    • SCL TVC Express (12508)
    • Howrah–Tirupati Superfast (12663)
    • Howrah–Cape Town/Samir (12665)
    • MAS Superfast AC Express (22807), Shalimar–Chennai SF Express (22825)
      These operate on select days weekly.
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  • In addition, Indian Railways is set to launch an Amrit Bharat Express on the Howrah–Chennai corridor in FY 2025–26—promising faster service and competitive fares (under ₹1,000).
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🧾 Snapshot Summary

Train Type Example Service Frequency Duration Status for 2025
Festival Special 02841 / 02842 Mon/Wed (2025) ~29h Not confirmed beyond 2024
Daily Superfast Express Coromandel (12841) Daily ~25h 45m Regular service ongoing
Weekly Fast Services 12508 / 12663 / 22807 Weekly 26 h–28 h Regular active trains
New Budget Premium Amrit Bharat Under rollout ~25h or less Planned for 2025–26 release

⚠️ Travel Advisory

  • Kolkata–Chennai festival specials are not confirmed for 2025. The Shalimar/MAS special ran last during Puja and Diwali 2024, with no current updates for continuation.
  • Regular train services like Coromandel Express and others remain highly reliable, frequent, and faster.
  • Keep an eye out for official IRCTC or South Eastern Railway announcements in mid‑2025 for potential new festival specials ahead of Puja/Diwali season.
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✅ Next Steps

Would you like help with:

  • Checking seat availability or fares for Coromandel Express or other weekly services between Kolkata and Chennai?
  • Estimating itinerary time including stopovers (e.g. Bhubaneswar, Vijayawada)?
  • Information on the new Amrit Bharat Express schedule and expected fare?

Happy to assist further with travel planning!

Here’s the most up‑to‑date picture regarding Special/Festival trains between Kolkata and Chennai (via Howrah or Shalimar):


🚂 1. Shalimar → Chennai Festival Specials (Formerly 02841/02842)

  • Train 02841 (Shalimar → Chennai Central): Operated during Durga Puja & Diwali 2025, departed Mondays at ~18:30, reaching Chennai in ~29 hours.
  • Return as 02842: From Chennai to Shalimar on Wednesdays, continuing until late December 2024.
    ([turn0search16]turn0search8])
  • As of mid‑2025, no official continuation of these specials has been announced in festival‑special lists.
    No entries for similar specials in IRCTC press releases or SER updates for 2025.
    ([turn0search3]turn0search5])

2. Regular and Weekly Trains (Not Special Fare)

While no exclusive Kolkata–Chennai special trains operated in 2025, the following weekly trains offer consistent connectivity:

  • Coromandel Express (12841/12842) — Daily service, fastest route (≈25h 45m) from Kolkata to Chennai.
    ([turn0search17]turn0search4])
  • Other weekly services include:
    • SCL TVC Express (12508)
    • Howrah–Tirupati Superfast (12663)
    • Howrah–Cape Town/Samir (12665)
    • MAS Superfast AC Express (22807), Shalimar–Chennai SF Express (22825)
      These operate on select days weekly.
      ([turn0search0]turn0search6])
  • In addition, Indian Railways is set to launch an Amrit Bharat Express on the Howrah–Chennai corridor in FY 2025–26—promising faster service and competitive fares (under ₹1,000).
    ([turn0search10])

🧾 Snapshot Summary

Train Type Example Service Frequency Duration Status for 2025
Festival Special 02841 / 02842 Mon/Wed (2024) ~29h Not confirmed beyond 2024
Daily Superfast Express Coromandel (12841) Daily ~25h 45m Regular service ongoing
Weekly Fast Services 12508 / 12663 / 22807 Weekly 26 h–28 h Regular active trains
New Budget Premium Amrit Bharat Under rollout ~25h or less Planned for 2025–26 release

⚠️ Travel Advisory

  • Kolkata–Chennai festival specials are not confirmed for 2025. The Shalimar/MAS special ran last during Puja and Diwali 2024, with no current updates for continuation.
  • Regular train services like Coromandel Express and others remain highly reliable, frequent, and faster.
  • Keep an eye out for official IRCTC or South Eastern Railway announcements in mid‑2025 for potential new festival specials ahead of Puja/Diwali season.
    ([turn0search5]turn0search3])

✅ Next Steps

Would you like help with:

  • Checking seat availability or fares for Coromandel Express or other weekly services between Kolkata and Chennai?
  • Estimating itinerary time including stopovers (e.g. Bhubaneswar, Vijayawada)?
  • Information on the new Amrit Bharat Express schedule and expected fare?

Happy to assist further with travel planning!

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