AC Special train between MGR Chennai Central-Coimbatore
AC Special train between MGR Chennai Central-Coimbatore (Train No. 06027 / 06028) time table, route, frequency and fare
For the convenience of passengers, Southern Railway has decided to run special train between MGR Chennai Central-Coimbatore (Train No. 06027 / 06028)
Train No. 06027 MGR Chennai Central-Coimbatore special train
Train No. 06027 MGR Chennai Central-Coimbatore Special train will leave from (Except Tue) MGR Chennai Central at 07.10 hrs & will reach Coimbatore at 14.15 hrs and train running time between the station 7 hour and 5 minutes.
Train No. 06028 Coimbatore-MGR Chennai Central special train
Similarly, Train No. 06028 Coimbatore-MGR Chennai Central Special train will leave from (Except Tue) Coimbatore at 05.00 hrs & will reach MGR Chennai Central at 12.45 hrs and train running time between the station 7 hour and 45 minutes.
MGR Chennai Central -Coimbatore Distance between the station is 495 Kilometer
Date of Commencement of Service:
Train No. 06027 from MGR Chennai Central -Coimbatore special train from 19-10-2025
Train No: 06028 from Coimbatore-MGR Chennai Central special train from 20-10-2025
Here’s the latest verified info on AC special trains between Chennai Central (MAS) and Coimbatore Junction (CBE), particularly focusing on special-fare AC express services during festival or surge periods:
Contents
🚂 1. Festival‑Special AC Trains (Seasonal Only)
Train 06151 – Chennai Central → Coimbatore Festival Special (All‑AC)
- Operated during Pooja/Diwali season 2025, departing Chennai Central around 15:45, arriving Coimbatore (~22:00 same day) covering ~496 km in ~6 h 15 m.
Coach composition: 1 AC First/2A hybrid, 2 AC 3‑tier, plus Sleeper and General coaches.⁺ [turn1search3] - Return as Train 06152: Coimbatore → Chennai, around 23:30–07:35.
These were launched as all‑AC special (AC and AC‑economy) trains to meet festival rush. Booking opened August 2024.⁺ [turn1search3]
⛔ Note: These special-fare AC trains ran only in late 2025 and have not been scheduled or repeated yet in 2025.
🚄 2. Regular AC-Equipped Trains (Running Year‑Round)
12673 / 12674 – Cheran Superfast Express (AC First, 2A, 3A)
- 12674: Chennai Central → Coimbatore at ~22:10, arriving ~06:05 next day (~8 h 15 m).
Daily service, includes 1A, 2A, 3A, Sleeper, General, onboard catering. Uses LHB coaches.⁺ [turn1search21] - Full reservation available and high operational priority makes it reliable choice.
12243 / 12244 – Chennai Central–Coimbatore Shatabdi Express (AC Chair Car & Executive Chair)
- Runs six days a week (no service on Tuesdays):
Departs MAS ~07:15, arrives CBE ~13:55 (~6 h 40 m).
All seats are AC chair car or Executive class; includes onboard catering.⁺ [turn1search25]
12679 / 12680 – Intercity Express (AC Chair Car, 2S, General)
- Departs MAS in afternoon (~14:30), arrives CBE by ~22:15 (~7 h 45 m).
Features AC chair car, 2S and buffet/AC-catering services.⁺ [turn1search24]
📋 Quick Comparison Table
| Service Type | Train No. | Frequency | Duration | AC Classes Offered | Pantry & Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Festival AC Special | 06151 / 06152 | Seasonal (2025 only) | ~6 h 15 m | AC‑First/2A + AC‑3A only | Non‑pantry, limited runs |
| Cheran Superfast (Night) | 12673 / 12674 | Daily | ~8 h 15 m | 1A, 2A, 3A | Pantry, reserved, LHB coaches |
| Shatabdi Express (Day) | 12243 / 12244 | 6×/week | ~6 h 40 m | AC Chair Car, Executive Chair Car | Full pantry, airline‑style seats |
| Intercity Express | 12679 / 12680 | Daily | ~7 h 45 m | AC Chair Car + 2S | AC buffet car, reserved seating |
✅ Recommendations
- If you need overnight AC travel and flexibility, the Cheran Express (12673/74) is a great choice: multiple AC tiers and reserved berths.
- For fast daytime AC travel, the Shatabdi Express (12243/44) offers the best speed and full onboard catering.
- The festival special AC trains (06151/52) are not currently active—book only via regular scheduled services unless Southern Railway announces new runs before festivals.
Special AC services are typically announced in August–September, ahead of high-travel periods like Diwali. I can help monitor Southern Railway bulletins or IRCTC for updates.
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