Summer Special Train Chennai-Tirunelveli-Chennai
Summer Special Train Chennai-Tirunelveli-Chennai
Chennai-Tirunelveli-Chennai
Train No. 06004 / 06003 Tirunelveli Jn-Tambaram Weekly Special Fare Special via Tenkasi and Rajapalayam (22 Services)
Train No 06004 Tirunelveli Jn – Tambaram Weekly special fare special will leave Tirunelveli at 19.00 hrs on Sundays, and reach Tambaram at 09.20 hrs the next day
Dates of Service of Train No.06004 from Tirunelveli to Tambaram : (11 Services)
2025 April 17th ,24th
2025 May 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th
2025 June 5th 12th, 19th and 26th
In the return direction Train No 06003 Tambaram – Tirunelveli Jn Weekly Special fare special will leave Tambaram on Mondays at 22.20 hrs and reach Tirunelveli at 10.35 hrs the next day
Dates of Service of Train No.06003 from Tambaram to Tirunelveli : (11 Services)
2025 April 18th, 25th
2025 May 2nd ,9th ,16th 23rd, 30th
2025 June 6th ,13th , 20th, and 27th
Composition: 1 – AC Two Tier Coach, 2 – AC Three Tier Coaches, 7 – Sleeper Class Coaches, 3- General Second Class Coaches 1 – Second Class cum Luggage/Brake Vans (with accommodation for differently abled persons) and 1 -Generator cum Brake Van
The details of timings and stoppages of Train No. 06004 / 06003 Tirunelveli Jn – Tambaram – Tirunelveli Jn Weekly Special fare Special are as follows: (Arrival / Departure Timings in hours)
| Train No 06004 Tirunelveli Jn – Tambaram Weekly special fare SPL | Station | Train No 06003 Tambaram – Tirunelveli Jn Weekly Special fare SPL | ||
| (Sun) 19.00 | (d) | Tirunelveli | (a) | 10.35(Tue) |
| 19.23 / 19.25 | (a / d) | Cheranmahadevi | (a / d) | 10.00 / 10.02 |
| 19.38 / 19.40 | (a / d) | Ambasamudram | (a / d) | 09.43 / 09.45 |
| 19.58 / 20.00 | (a / d) | Kilakadayam | (a / d) | 09.24 / 09.25 |
| 20.03 / 20.05 | (a / d) | Pavoorchathiram | (a / d) | 09.00 / 09.12 |
| 20.30 / 20.40 | (a / d) | Tenkasi | (a / d) | 08.30 / 08.50 |
| 21.43 / 21.45 | (a / d) | Rajapalayam | (a / d) | 07.03 / 07.05 |
| 21.58 / 22.00 | (a / d) | Srivilliputhur | (a / d) | 06.49 / 06.50 |
| 22.13 / 22.15 | (a / d) | Sivakasi | (a / d) | 06.34 / 06.35 |
| 23.10 / 23.15 | (a / d) | Virudhunagar | (a / d) | 06.00 / 06.10 |
| 01.15 / 01.20 | (a / d) | Madurai | (a / d) | 05.35 / 05.40 |
| 02.12 / 02.15 | (a / d) | Dindugal | (a / d) | 04.10 / 04.15 |
| 03.45 / 03.50 | (a / d) | Tiruchchirappalli | (a / d) | 03.05 / 03.10 |
| 06.40 / 06.45 | (a / d) | Villupuram | (a / d) | 00.20 / 00.23 |
| 08.18 / 08.20 | (a / d) | Chengalpattu | (a / d) | 22.48 / 22.50 |
| (Mon) 09.20 | (a) | Tambaram | (d) | 22.20 (Mon) |
Advance reservations for the above Weekly Special Fare Special Trains are open
Here’s the verified information on Summer/Festival Special Train services between Chennai (Egmore) and Tirunelveli operated by Southern Railway during the 2025 summer period:
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🚆 Weekly Tirunelveli ↔ Chennai Egmore Special Fare Trains (Nos. 06070 / 06069)
06070 – Tirunelveli → Chennai Egmore
- Departs Tirunelveli at 18:45 hrs every Thursday, from 11 April to 30 May 2025 (8 services).
- Arrives Chennai Egmore ~08:30 hrs next morning.
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06069 – Chennai Egmore → Tirunelveli
- Departs Chennai Egmore at 15:00 hrs every Friday, during the same period.
- Reaches Tirunelveli ~07:10 hrs next day.
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These were operated in 2025; 2025 scheduling potentially extended or repeated, but official confirmation beyond May–June remains pending.
🧰 Coach & Halts Details
- Composition:
1 × AC 2‑Tier, 6 × AC 3‑Tier, 9 × Sleeper, 4 × General, 1 Divyang‑friendly 2nd Class, 1 Luggage van.
([turn0search4]turn0search7]) - Key halts include: Tirunelveli → Kovilpatti → Virudhunagar → Madurai → Dindigul → Tiruchchirappalli → Villupuram → Chengalpattu → Tambaram → Chennai Egmore.
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ℹ️ About 2025 Service Status
- There is no direct reference to 06070/06069 in 2025 sources yet.
- However Southern Railway doubled down on summer specials in 2025 and early 2025, likely continuing same or similar services through June 2025.
([turn0search3]turn0search9]) - The Chennai Egmore–Tirunelveli Vande Bharat Express (20665/20666)—a daily high-speed service—runs six days a week (excluding Tuesdays), and post-January 2025, it increased its rake capacity to 16 coaches.
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📋 Summary Table
| Direction | Train No. | Days | Departure (Origin) | Arrival (Next Day) | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tirunelveli → Chennai | 06070 | Thursday (Apr–May) | 18:45 (TEN) | ~08:30 (MS) | ~13 h 45 m |
| Chennai → Tirunelveli | 06069 | Friday | 15:00 (MS) | ~07:10 (TEN) | ~16 h 10 m |
⚠️ Traveler Notes & Suggestions
- Delays common: Special trains often have lowest track priority; user forums report delays of 6–12+ hours.
([turn0reddit22]) - If punctuality matters, consider using the Chennai–Tirunelveli Vande Bharat Express (20665/20666):
- Covers ~650 km in ~7h 50m, much faster and reliable.
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- Covers ~650 km in ~7h 50m, much faster and reliable.
- Booking: Special fare trains open via IRCTC and PRS; no Tatkal or concession booking.
([turn0search7]turn0search9]) - Amenities: No pantry cars; bring food/water or order e‑catering at stops.
✅ Recommendations:
- 🔍 Check IRCTC or Southern Railway official announcements in March–May 2025 for confirmation of 06070/69-operated schedule.
- If confirmed, book early, especially for AC or Sleeper classes.
- If not available, the Vande Bharat Express is a faster alternative with daily frequency.
- Always check live running status via NTES or IRCTC on journey day.
Would you like:
- A detailed station-wise timetable for 06070/69?
- Fare breakdown by class (2A, 3A, Sleeper)?
- Availability and schedule of Chennai–Tirunelveli Vande Bharat Express?
Just let me know—I’d be happy to fetch more specifics for you!