Kaveri Special train between MGR Chennai Central-Mysuru Jn (Train No 06021/ 06022) time table, route, frequency and fare
Kaveri Special train between MGR Chennai Central-Mysuru Jn (Train No 06021/ 06022) time table, route, frequency and fare
Southern Railway to Covid-19 Daily Special train between MGR Chennai Central-Mysuru Jn
For the convenience of passengers, Southern Railway has decided to run special train between MGR Chennai Central-Mysuru Jn
This pair of train will run on Daily basis w.e.f 27th September, 2025.
Train No. 06021 MGR Chennai Central – Mysuru Jn Central COVID-19 Daily Special train
Train No. 06021 MGR Chennai Central-Mysuru Jn special will leave from MGR Chennai Central at 21.15 hrs & will reach Mysuru Jn Central at 06.40 hrs and train running time between the station 9h and 25 minutes.
Train No. 06022 Mysuru Jn Central – MGR Chennai Central COVID-19 Daily Special train
Similarly, Train No. 06022 Mysuru Jn-MGR Chennai Central special will leave from Mysuru Jn at 21.00 hrs & will reach MGR Chennai Central at 07.00 hrs and train running time between the station 10h and 0 minutes.
Enroute this train will halt at MGR Chennai Ctrl, Tiruvallur, Arakkonam Jn, Anavardikhanpettai, Sholinghur, Walajah Road Jn, Katpadi Jn, Ambur, Jolarpettai Jn, Kuppam, Bangarapet Jn, Whitefield, Krishnarajapuram, Bengaluru East, Bengaluru Cantt, KSR Bengaluru City Jn, Kengeri, Bidadi, Ramanagaram, Channapatna, Maddur, Mandya, Pandavapura, Mysuru Jn stations in both directions.
Southern Railway Press Release on 25-09-2025
Correction
Kindly refer to item No.3 in the Press Release No.220 dated 24/09/2025.
The introduction of Train No. 06021/06022 Dr MGR Chennai Central-Mysuru- Dr MGR Chennai Central Special (Daily) is postponed and the date of introduction will be announced later.
Here is the verified information on the Kaveri Special Train (Train Nos. 06021 / 06022), which operated as a COVID-era reserved service between MGR Chennai Central (MAS) and Mysuru Junction (MYS) in early 2021. Please note that as of mid-2025, this special train numbering is no longer active, and regular service continues under Train Nos. 16021 / 16022, the Kaveri Express. Always check IRCTC or NTES for the current status before booking.
Contents
🚆 Train 06021 – Kaveri Special (MAS → MYS)
- Departs MGR Chennai Central at 21:15 hrs, arriving at Mysuru Junction at 06:40 hrs the next day ~9 h 25 m journey over approximately 497 km, averaging ~53 km/h
- Daily operation when active, with 21 halts including Katpadi, Jolarpettai, Bangarapet, Bengaluru City, Kengeri, Mandya, Mysuru
- Coach composition included First cum 2A, 2A, 3A, Sleeper, 2S, General, SLR coaches
🚆 Train 06022 – Kaveri Special (MYS → MAS)
- Departs Mysuru Junction at 21:00 hrs, arriving at MGR Chennai Central around 06:45 hrs the following morning
- Similar number of halts and coach composition in reverse order
📋 Summary Table
| Train No. | Route | Departs | Arrives (+1) | Duration | Halts | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06021 | Chennai → Mysuru | 21:15 | 06:40 | ~9 h 25 m | 21 | Daily when active |
| 06022 | Mysuru → Chennai | 21:00 | ~06:45 | ~9 h 45 m | ~21 | Daily when active |
🎫 Classes, Catering & Fare (When Operational)
- Classes: AC‑First cum 2A, AC 2‑Tier, AC 3‑Tier, Sleeper, 2S, Unreserved
- No pantry or e‑catering services available during special service period
- Standard mail/express fare structure; no dedicated fare listings available for the special number
⚠️ Important Update (As of 2025)
- The 06021/06022 special numbering has been phased out; the regular Kaveri Express runs under Train Nos. 16021 / 16022 on a daily basis, covering ~497 km in ~9 h 40–45 m via Arakkonam, Katpadi, Jolarpettai, Bengaluru City and Mandya
- Train 16021/22 is operational, with regular coach composition & fare structure (1A, 2A, 3A, Sleeper)
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