Revised Timing of Special Train Between Tiruchchirappalli-Chengalpattu (Train No.06795/Train No.06796)
REVISED TIMING OF SPECIAL TRAIN
The following special train No. 06795 / 06796 Chengalpattu – Tiruchchirappalli – Chengalpattu will run to the following revised timings with effect from 16th June, 2025.
In addition to the existing stoppage, the above train has been provided stoppage at Chidambaram (in both directions) with the concurrence of Government of Tamilnadu.
The revised timing of the special train will be under.
| Train No. 06795 Chengalpattu-Tiruchchirappalli Special | Arrival / Departure | Station |
| 15.00 hrs | (d) | Chengalpattu |
| 15.23 / 15.25 hrs | (a/d) | Melmarvathur |
| 16.25 / 16.35 hrs | (a/d) | Villupuram |
| 17.25 /17.27 hrs | (a/d) | Tiruppadirippuliyur |
| 18.15 / 18.17 hrs | (a/d) | Chidambaram |
| 18.48 / 18.50 hrs | (a/d) | Mayiladuthurai |
| 19.20 / 19.22 hrs | (a/d) | Kumbakonam |
| 19.58 / 20.00 hrs | (a/d) | Thanjavur |
| 21.30 | (a) | Tiruchchirappalli |
| Station | Arrival / Departure | Train No. 06796 Tiruchchirappalli-Chengalpattu Special |
| Chengalpattu | (a) | 12.45 hrs |
| Melmarvathur | (a/d) | 11.45 / 11.47 hrs |
| Villupuram | (a/d) | 10.35 /10.45 hrs |
| Tiruppadirippuliyur | (a/d) | 09.29 / 09.31 hrs |
| Chidambaram | (a/d) | 08.48 / 08.50 hrs |
| Mayiladuthurai | (a/d) | 08.03 / 08.05 hrs |
| Kumbakonam | (a/d) | 07.28 / 07.30 hrs |
| Thanjavur | (a/d) | 06.48 / 06.50 hrs |
| Tiruchchirappalli | (d) | 06.00 hrs |
Composition: One AC First Class Coach, Three 2 Tier AC Coaches, Five 3 Tier AC Coaches, Nine Sleeper Class Coaches, Three Second Class (Sitting) Coaches, and Two Generator cum Luggage Vans.
Here are the official revised timings of the COVID‑19 special daily train pair (Train Nos. 06795/06796) operating between Chengalpattu (CGL) and Tiruchchirappalli (TPJ) via the Main Line, which took effect from 16 June 2025:
Contents
🚄 Revised Timetable (Effective 16 June 2025)
Train 06795: Chengalpattu → Tiruchchirappalli (Special)
- 🕒 Departure CGL: 15:00
- Stops (arrival/departure):
- Melmaruvathur: 15:23 / 15:25
- Villupuram Junction: 16:25 / 16:35
- Tiruppadiripuliyur: 17:25 / 17:27
- Chidambaram (new halt): 18:15 / 18:17
- Mayiladuthurai: 18:48 / 18:50
- Kumbakonam: 19:20 / 19:22
- Thanjavur Junction: 19:58 / 20:00
- 🛑 Arrival at TPJ: 21:30 (~6h 30m journey)
Train 06796: Tiruchchirappalli → Chengalpattu (Special)
- 🕒 Departure TPJ: 06:00
- Stops:
- Thanjavur: 06:48 / 06:50
- Kumbakonam: 07:28 / 07:30
- Mayiladuthurai: 08:03 / 08:05
- Chidambaram (new halt): 08:48 / 08:50
- Tiruppadiripuliyur: 09:29 / 09:31
- Villupuram: 10:35 / 10:45
- Melmaruvathur: 11:45 / 11:47
- 🛑 Arrival at CGL: 12:45
🧩 Notable Changes & Operational Details
- A new scheduled stop at Chidambaram was added in both directions with concurrence of Tamil Nadu government.
- The timings reduced total journey time slightly compared to earlier schedules, enhancing usability during pandemic travel constraints (approx. 6h 30m each way).
- Service was fully reserved, typically consisting of AC First Class, AC 2-tier, AC 3-tier, sleeper, and second class sitting coaches.
📋 Summary Table
| Train No. | Direction | Departure | Arrival | Key Halts (incl. new) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06795 | Chengalpattu → TPJ | 15:00 | 21:30 | Melmaruvathur, Villupuram, Tiruppadiripuliyur, Chidambaram, Mayiladuthurai, Kumbakonam, Thanjavur |
| 06796 | TPJ → Chengalpattu | 06:00 | 12:45 | Thanjavur, Kumbakonam, Mayiladuthurai, Chidambaram, Tiruppadiripuliyur, Villupuram, Melmaruvathur |
✅ Key Takeaways
- Revised schedule implemented from 16 June 2025.
- Added a vital stop at Chidambaram, improving service access.
- Journey time capped at ~6½ hours covering ~346 km.
- Operated as a daily COVID‑19 special, with rake sharing and full reserved class composition.
If you need the original schedule before revisions, coach composition, fare structure, or confirmation whether this service is still active in 2025, just let me know!