Special train between Dr MGR Chennai Central – Coimbatore (Train No. 02673/02674) time table, route, frequency and fare
Train No. 02673/02674 Dr MGR Chennai Central – Coimbatore – Dr MGR Chennai Central Super Fast Express special (Daily).
Train No.02673 will leave Dr MGR Chennai Central at 22.00 hrs to reach Coimbatore at 06.00 hrs the next day.
In the return direction, Train No.02674 will leave Coimbatore at 22.40 hrs to reach Dr MGR Chennai Central at 06.35 hrs.
With a composition of One First AC Coach, One Two Tier AC Coach, Five 3 Tier AC Coaches, 10 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 updated information for the Dr. M.G.R. Chennai Central – Coimbatore Special Express (Train Nos. 02673 / 02674), also popularly known as the Cheran Superfast Express, based on verified sources as of mid‑2025:
Contents
🚆 Frequency
- Operates daily, 7 days a week, both directions
🕒 Timetable & Route
02673 (MAS → CBE) – Chennai Central to Coimbatore
- Departs MGR Chennai Central (MAS): 22:00 hrs
- Arrives Coimbatore Junction (CBE): approximately 06:00 hrs (next day)
- Total journey time: ~8 hours
- Distance covered: ~495 km (some quoting ~497 km)
Scheduled major stops (8 halts) include:
Arakkonam (22:53–22:55), Katpadi (23:48–23:50), Jolarpettai (01:10–01:12), Salem (02:42–02:45), Erode (03:45–03:50), Tiruppur (04:33–04:35), Coimbatore North (05:29–05:30), final at Coimbatore Jn at 06:00
02674 (Return – CBE → MAS)
- Departs Coimbatore Junction: ~22:40–22:50 hrs
- Arrives Chennai Central: ~06:35–07:00 hrs (next day)
- Journey time: ~8 hours
- Stops include similar key halts in reverse sequence
🛌 Coaches & Classes
- Composed of modern LHB coaches.
- Typical coach composition:
- 1 × AC First Class (1A)
- 1 × AC Two Tier (2A)
- 6 × AC Three Tier (3A)
- ~9 × Sleeper Class (SL)
- General Second Class (GN) coaches plus brake vans
- Catering not available (no pantry car or onboard catering)
💰 Fare (Regular adult, no concession)
| Class | Approx Fare (₹) |
|---|---|
| 1A | 1,940 |
| 2A | 1,150 |
| 3A | 835 |
| Sleeper (SL) | 325 |
| General (GN/unreserved) | ~165 |
- Senior citizen, child, and Tatkal fares available; dynamic Premium Tatkal may apply
📋 Quick Summary
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Train Nos. | 02673 (Chennai → Coimbatore), 02674 (Return) |
| Frequency | Daily |
| Departure (MAS) | 22:00 |
| Arrival (CBE) | ~06:00 next day |
| Return Departure (CBE) | ~22:40–22:50 |
| Return Arrival (MAS) | ~06:35–07:00 |
| Distance | ~495–497 km |
| Journey time | ~8h |
| Halts | 8–9 major stops via AJJ, KPD, JTJ, SA, ED, TUP, CBF |
| Classes | 1A, 2A, 3A, SL, GN |
| Catering | None onboard |
| Fare Range | ₹165 (GN) to ₹1,940 (1A) |
✅ Additional Notes & Tips
- Premium Tatkal (dynamic fare) ticketing is available and fares may fluctuate as seats fill up
- E‑catering orders can be placed at major stations like Salem, Erode, Coimbatore, etc.
- Recent update: as of August 4, 2025, two Sleeper (SL) coaches will be removed and replaced with one 2A and one 3A coach to rebalance the composition
To get a detailed day‑wise station‑by‑station timetable, seat map diagram, real‑time PNR/tracking, or Tatkal booking guidance, feel free to ask!