Chennai Egmore – Tirunelveli – Chennai Egmore Specials Trains for Republic Day
Train No.82601 Chennai Egmore – Tirunelveli Suvidha special train will leave Chennai Egmore at 21.05 hrs. on 25th January, 2017 and reach Tirunelveli at 10.45 hrs. the next day.
Train No.82602 Tirunelveli – Chennai Egmore Suvidha special train will leave Tirunelveli at 14.45 hrs. on 29th January, 2017 and reach Chennai Egmore at 03.45 hrs. the next day.
Composition: AC 2-tier – 1, AC 3-tier – 2, Sleeper Class – 12 & Luggage-cum-brake van – 2 coaches.
Stoppages: Tambaram, Chengalpattu, Villupuram, Tiruchchirappalli, Dindigul, Madurai, Virudhunagar and Kovilpatti.
Train No.82602 Tirunelveli – Chennai Egmore Suvidha special train will stop at Mambalam also.
Advance reservations for the above trains will commence on 13.01.2017
Here’s what I found about Chennai Egmore ↔ Tirunelveli Special Trains, including those for Republic Day, along with recent updates for specials like June 2025:
🇮🇳 Republic Day (2025) Specials
No dedicated Chennai Egmore–Tirunelveli specials were announced specifically for Republic Day in 2025. However, Southern Railway did run Chennai Egmore–Kanyakumari specials (e.g. Train Nos. 06053/06054) that also halted at Tirunelveli en route to Kanyakumari . Passengers traveling between Egmore and Tirunelveli could board these services at Tirunelveli, but there wasn’t a standalone Egmore–Tirunelveli special dedicated to Republic Day.
📅 Recent Specials & One-Time Runs
- **Suvidha/Festival Special:**
– Train No. 06101 (Egmore → Tirunelveli) departed 23:45 hrs on 11 January 2025, arriving 13:00 hrs next day.
– Return Train No. 06102 departed 15:30 hrs on 12 January 2025, arriving 02:40 hrs next day
- **June 2025 Superfast Special:**
– Train No. 06089 departed Egmore at 21:55 hrs on 21 June 2025 and reached Tirunelveli at 08:45 hrs next day.
– Return Train No. 06090 left Tirunelveli at 21:40 hrs on 22 June, arriving Egmore at 08:15 hrs next day.
– Composition: 2 x 2A, 2 x 3A, 17 SL, 2 luggage vans.
– Advance reservation opened on 18 June 2025 at 08:00 hrs
🛠️ Known Chennai Egmore–Tirunelveli Special (Ongoing until Feb 2025)
- Train No. 06069 / 06069 functioned as a weekly special (e.g. first started Aug 2025, last arrival Feb 2025)
– Departed Egmore at 15:00 hrs, arrived Tirunelveli at 07:10 hrs next day.
– Covered ~710 km with 16 h 10 m journey, 22 halts.
– Ran once a week, coach mix included: SL, 2A, 3A, 3E
📊 Summary Table
| Train No(s) | Route | Departure & Arrival (Egmore → TEN) | Frequency | Coach Composition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06053 / 06054 | Egmore – Kanyakumari via Tirunelveli | Depart Egmore ~22:40, stop at TEN before Kanyakumari | Republic Day specials | 1 x 2A, 5 x 3A, 8 SL, etc. |
| 06101 / 06102 | Egmore ↔ Tirunelveli | Egmore 23:45 → TEN 13:00 next day; return the next day | 1-off Pongal special | Mixed AC, sleeper, general |
| 06069 | Egmore → Tirunelveli | Egmore 15:00 → TEN 07:10 next day | Weekly special | SL, 2A, 3A, 3E |
| 06089 / 06090 | Egmore ↔ Tirunelveli | Egmore 21:55 → TEN 08:45 next day; return 21:40 → 08:15 | One-time June 2025 | 2 x 2A, 2 x 3A, 17 Sleeper, 2 Vans |
📝 Notes & Tips
- Special trains often run only once or a few times, not on a routine schedule.
- They usually run to clear rush during festivals or high-demand periods.
- Expect longer travel times and numerous halts, sometimes lower priority than scheduled mail/express trains (leading to delays)
- If unsure about your travel dates, check IRCTC portal or NTES live schedule for current special services.
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