AC Special train between MGR Chennai Central-Madurai
AC Special train between MGR Chennai Central-Madurai (Train No. 06019 / 06020) time table, route, frequency and fare
For the convenience of passengers, Southern Railway has decided to run special train between MGR Chennai Central-Madurai (Train No. 06019 / 06020)
Train No. 06019 MGR Chennai Central-Madurai special train
Train No. 06019 MGR Chennai Central-Madurai Special train will leave from (Every Mon, Wed, Fri) MGR Chennai Central at 22.30 hrs & will reach Madurai at 07.20 hrs and train running time between the station 8 hour and 50 minutes.
Train No. 06020 Madurai-MGR Chennai Central special train
Similarly, Train No. 06020 Madurai-MGR Chennai Central Special train will leave from (Every Sun, Tue, Thurs) Madurai at 22.45 hrs & will reach MGR Chennai Central at 07.50 hrs and train running time between the station 9 hour and 5 minutes.
MGR Chennai Central -Madurai Distance between the station is 556 Kilometer
Date of Commencement of Service:
Train No. 06019 from MGR Chennai Central -Madurai special train from 19-10-2025
Train No: 06020 from Madurai-MGR Chennai Central special train from 20-10-2025
Here’s the most accurate and up-to-date information available regarding AC special trains between Chennai Central (MAS) and Madurai (MDU), including any seasonal special-fare AC expresses:
Contents
🚆 1. AC Special-Fare Express (Seasonal Only): 🔹 Train 06019 – MGR Chennai Central → Madurai AC Express
- Operated during summer and festival periods in 2025–2025 (Mon, Wed, Fri departures)
- 06019 departs Chennai Central at ~22:30, arriving Madurai at ~07:20 (~559 km in ~8 h 50 m) with stops at ~6 stations.
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- ⚠️ This was a temporary run; it has not been announced for 2025 yet and similar AC-only specials typically appear around major festivals only.
🚄 2. Regular AC-Equipped Services (Permanent Year-Round):
22671 / 22672 – Chennai Egmore ↔ Madurai Tejas Express
- Operates six days a week, excluding Tuesdays
- Covers ~493 km in ~6 h 12 m, offering AC Chair Car & Executive Chair seating
- Onboard e‑catering, digital entertainment, large windows; highly punctual and well-reviewed
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12635 / 12636 – Vaigai Superfast Express
- Daily service, about 7 h 30 m, with AC Chair Car, non-AC seating, and a pantry
- Known as a fast and reliable option for day travel between the cities
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📋 Quick Comparison Table
| Train No. | Service Type | Frequency | Duration | AC Classes | Pantry / Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06019 | Festival Special AC Express | Mon-Wed-Fri (seasonal) | ~8 h 50 m | AC First/2A hybrid, AC‑3A | ❌ No pantry; special-fare; limited run |
| 22671 / 22672 | Tejas Express | 6×/week | ~6 h 12 m | AC Chair Car, Executive Chair | ✅ E‑catering, entertainment, LHB rake |
| 12635 / 12636 | Vaigai Superfast Express | Daily | ~7 h 30 m | AC Chair Car, non-AC seating | ✅ Pantry, reserved seating |
✅ Recommendations
- For fast, comfortable AC travel, choose the Tejas Express (22671/22672)—offers premium AC chair car seating with onboard e‑catering and high reliability.
- The Vaigai Express (12635/36) is best for day travel with AC and non-AC seating plus pantry services.
- The 06019 AC Express special is only for festival or summer periods, and hasn’t been scheduled for 2025 yet. It’s ideal only if officially reintroduced for festival travel windows, but lacks reservation convenience and onboard services.
- AC-special services typically get announced in August–September ahead of major festivals; we can monitor Southern Railway or IRCTC bulletins if you’re targeting that period.
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