Special train between Chennai Egmore-Tiruchchirappalli
Rock Fort (Malai Kottai) Special train between Chennai Egmore-Tiruchchirappalli (Train No. 02653 / 02654) time table, route, frequency and fare
For the convenience of passengers, Soutern Railway has decided to run special train between Chennai Egmore-Tiruchchirappalli-Chennai Egmore (Train No. 02653 / 02654)
Train No. 02653 Chennai Egmore-Tiruchchirappalli special train
Train No. 02653 Chennai Egmore-Tiruchchirappalli Special train will leave from (Daily) Chennai Egmore at 23.15 hrs & will reach Tiruchchirappalli at 04.45 hrs and train running time between the station 5 hour and 30 minutes.
Train No. 02654 Tiruchchirappalli-Chennai Egmore special train
Similarly, Train No. 02654 Tiruchchirappalli-Chennai Egmore Special train will leave from (Daily) Tiruchchirappalli at 22.45 hrs & will reach Chennai Egmore at 04.15 hrs and train running time between the station 15 hour and 5 minutes.
Chennai Egmore-Tiruchchirappalli Distance between the station is 337 Kilometer
Stoppages: Mambalam, Tambaram, Chengalpattu, Villupuram, Vridhachallam, Ariyalur, Lalgudi, Srirangam and Tiruchchirappalli Town.
Date of Commencement of Service:
Train No. 02653 from Chennai Egmore-Tiruchchirappalli special train 27-10-2025
Train No: 02654 from Tiruchchirappalli-Chennai Egmore special train 26-10-2025
Here’s the most up-to-date information on special trains between Chennai Egmore (MS) and Tiruchchirappalli (TPJ):
Contents
- 1 🚆 Special MEMU / Festival Services
- 2 ✅ Regular Express & Superfast Trains (Recommended)
- 2.1 22671 – Tejas Express (Chennai Egmore–Madurai via TPJ)
- 2.2 20627 / 20665 – Vande Bharat Express (MS ↔ TPJ)
- 2.3 22675 / 22676 – Cholan Superfast Express
- 2.4 12605 – Pallavan Superfast Express
- 2.5 Other frequent trains include Vaigai Express (12635), Nellai Express (12631), Pandian Express (12637), Rockfort Express (12653), all offering ~5–7h journeys and daily or frequent service through TPJ
- 3 📊 Summary Table
- 4 🧭 What This Means for You
🚆 Special MEMU / Festival Services
- Train 06031 – Chennai Egmore → Tiruchchirappalli MEMU Special
Operates occasionally as an unreserved MEMU special service, often late at night (~22:35 departure), covering the ~311 km via local halts . This is not an express or long-distance train, and it runs only when additional local capacity is needed—typically around festival demand periods. Its schedule is irregular and subject to short-notice changes.
✅ Regular Express & Superfast Trains (Recommended)
There is no active special fare (0xxxx-series) train currently operating between Chennai Egmore and Tiruchchirappalli apart from occasional MEMU specials. Instead, numerous well-maintained regular trains provide fast, daily connectivity:
22671 – Tejas Express (Chennai Egmore–Madurai via TPJ)
- Departs MS at 06:22 AM, arrives TPJ around 09:45 AM (~3h 23m over ~337 km)
- Runs almost daily except Thursday, AC Chair Car & Executive seating, onboard catering available
20627 / 20665 – Vande Bharat Express (MS ↔ TPJ)
- About 3h 50m journey, fastest option on this route, operational most days except Friday
22675 / 22676 – Cholan Superfast Express
- Depart MS at 07:45 AM, arrive TPJ by ~3:00 PM (~7h 15m, 401 km). Runs daily, includes AC and sleeper classes
12605 – Pallavan Superfast Express
- Leaves MS around 15:40, reaches TPJ by about 20:40 (~5h, 336 km), AC & non‑AC chair seating, with pantry service
Other frequent trains include Vaigai Express (12635), Nellai Express (12631), Pandian Express (12637), Rockfort Express (12653), all offering ~5–7h journeys and daily or frequent service through TPJ
📊 Summary Table
| Train No. | Train Name / Type | Frequency | Duration | Seats Offered | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06031 | MEMU Special (local service) | Irregular | ~7+ h | Unreserved MEMU | Not for long-distance booking |
| 22671 | Tejas Express | 6 days/week | ~3h 23m | CC & EC | Fastest AC-only option |
| 20627/20665 | Vande Bharat Express | 6 days/week | ~3h 50m | CC & EC | High-speed premium |
| 22675 | Cholan SF Express | Daily | ~7h 15m | 1A,2A,3A,SL | AC/Sleeper available |
| 12605 | Pallavan SF Express | Daily | ~5h | AC/2S Chair seats | With onboard pantry |
| Other options | Vaigai, Nellai, Pandian, etc. | Daily/Weekly | 5–7h | Various | Good alternatives |
🧭 What This Means for You
- There is no active long-distance special train between Chennai Egmore and Tiruchchirappalli—other than MEMU specials for local access.
- For fast and reliable travel, choose Tejas Express or Vande Bharat Express if AC seating is preferred.
- For full range class options and moderate speed, Cholan, Pallavan, or other named superfast trains are ideal.
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