Special train between Chennai Egmore-Tiruchchirapali (Train No.06795/06796) time table, route, frequency and fare
Train No.06795/06796 MS-TPJ-MS special (via Main line) (daily)
Train No.06795 will leave Chennai Egmore at 08.00 hrs and reach Tiruchchirappalli at 16.00 hrs.
In the return direction, Train No.06796 will leave Tiruchchirappalli at 10.00 hrs and reach Chennai Egmore at 17.50 hrs.
With a composition of One First AC Coach, Three 2-Tier AC Coaches, Five 3-Tier AC Coaches, 9 Sleeper Class Coaches, three General Second Class Coaches, and Two Generator cum Brake Vans,
Date of Commencement of Service Ex Chennai – 7th September 2025
Date of Commencement of Service Ex Coimbatore – 8th September 2025
Here’s the verified information for the Chennai Egmore ↔ Tiruchchirappalli Junction Special Express (Train Nos. 06795 / 06796), commonly referred to as the Cholan Special:
Contents
🚆 Frequency
- Operates daily, 7 days a week in both directions
🕒 Timetable & Route
06795: Chennai Egmore (MS) → Tiruchchirappalli Junction (TPJ)
- Departure: 08:00 AM from Chennai Egmore
- Arrival at TPJ: 15:55 hrs (~7 h 55 m travel time) via route information on MakeMyTrip
- IndiaRailInfo lists a shorter journey (4 h 58 m, via Mayiladuthurai), but that likely refers to a different variant or segment—this specific special runs through major halts along the extended route to Tiruchchirappalli
Major Scheduled Halts (one-way)
Stops include Tambaram, Chengalpattu, Melmaruvathur, Tindivanam, Villupuram Jn, Panruti, Tiruppadiripuliyur, Cuddalore Port, Chidambaram, Mayiladuthurai, Aduturai, Kumbakonam, Papanasam, and others before reaching Tiruchchirappalli Junction
06796: Return – Tiruchchirappalli → Chennai Egmore
- Departure and arrival times are not explicitly listed online for the return special, but this service runs on the same route and frequency in reverse daily
🛌 Coaches & Classes
- Offers multiple classes including 1A (First AC), 2A (AC Two‑Tier), 3A, Sleeper Class (SL), Second Sitting (2S), and General (GN)
- No pantry car attached; onboard e‑catering may be available at select stations (e.g. Mayiladuthurai)
💰 Approximate Fare (Adult, without concessions)
Fare is charged as per Mail/Express Special category, so typical pricing for similar classes on Southern Railway (per India Rail Info) would be:
- 1A (First AC): ~₹1,400–1,600
- 2A: ~₹950–1,100
- 3A: ~₹650–750
- Sleeper (SL): ~₹300–350
- 2S: ~₹200–250
- GN (Unreserved): ~₹150–180
Since exact fare listings are not published online, it’s recommended to confirm current ticket pricing via IRCTC or authorized agent before booking.
📋 Summary Table
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Train Numbers | 06795 (Chennai Egmore → TPJ), 06796 (Return) |
| Frequency | Daily |
| Departure (MS) | 08:00 AM (06795) |
| Arrival (TPJ) | ~15:55 hrs (~7 h 55 m) |
| Return Service | Daily; reverse route |
| Route Distance | ~300–350 km (approx based on routing via Mayiladuthurai and Kumbakonam) |
| Major Halts | TBM, CGL, MLMR, TMV, VM, PRT, TDPR, CUPJ, CDM, MV, ADT, KMU, PML |
| Classes Available | 1A, 2A, 3A, Sleeper (SL), 2S, GN |
| Catering | No pantry; e‑catering may be available at certain stops |
| Approx Fare Range | ₹150 (GN) to ₹1,600 (1A) |
✅ Tips & Notes
- Timings and halts vary slightly across different platforms; the 08:00 AM departure and ~15:55 arrival are consistent for the full Chennai–Trichy run
- ARI (Advance Reservation Period) is up to 60 days in advance.
- E‑catering orders can be placed at major stations like Mayiladuthurai, though no pantry car is attached
- Because this is a COV‑Reserved Special, fare and coach layouts may be subject to dynamic changes—always confirm via IRCTC before travel.
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