Special train between Dr MGR Chennai Central – Coimbatore (Train No. 02679/02680) time table, route, frequency and fare
Special train between Dr MGR Chennai Central – Coimbatore (Train No. 02679/02680) time table, route, frequency and fare
Train No. 02679/02680 Dr MGR Chennai Central – Coimbatore – Dr MGR Chennai Central Intercity Superfast Special ( Daily) on and from 7th September 2025
Train No.02680 will leave Coimbatore at 06.15 hrs and reach Dr MGR Chennai Central at 13.50 hrs.
In the return direction, Train No.02679 will leave Dr MGR Chennai Central at 14.30 hrs and reach Coimbatore at 22.15 hrs.
With a composition of 2 AC Chair Cars, 13 Second Class Chair Cars, One Pantry Car, and Two Generator Car cum Brake Vans.
Here’s the latest verified information on the Dr. M.G.R. Chennai Central – Coimbatore Intercity Superfast Special (Train Nos. 02679 / 02680), based on publicly available sources:
Contents
🚆 Frequency
- Operated daily—every day of the week
🕒 Timetable & Route
02679 (Chennai Central → Coimbatore Junction)
- Departs MGR Chennai Central (MAS) at 14:30
- Arrives Coimbatore Junction (CBE) at 22:15
- Total distance: ~495 km
- Journey time: ~7 h 45 min; average speed ~64 km/h
Scheduled major halts (12 stops):
Arakkonam (AJJ), Katpadi (KPD), Ambur (AB), Jolarpettai (JTJ), Morappur (MAP), Bommidi (BQI), Salem (SA), Erode (ED), Tiruppur (TUP), Coimbatore North (CBF), and final at Coimbatore Junction. Halt durations vary from 1 to 5 minutes at key stations like Erode
02680 (Coimbatore Junction → Chennai Central)
- Departs Coimbatore Junction (CBE) at 06:15
- Arrives MGR Chennai Central (MAS) at 13:50
- Journey time: ~7 h 35 min
🛋️ Coaches & Classes
- Availability of 2 × AC Chair Car (CC) and 13 × Second Class Sitting (2S) coaches
- One Pantry Car is attached; onboard catering available
- Designed as a seat-only special train—no sleeping berths.
💰 Fare
- Confirmed fare figures from trusted fare platforms are unavailable for this special service as of now.
- Typically, AC Chair Car fares on comparable Chennai–Coimbatore Intercity services are around ₹600–700, and Second Sitting (2S) fares around ₹180–200
- For precise fare and concessions (senior citizens, children), always check through IRCTC official website or app.
📋 Summary Table
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Train Numbers | 02679 (MAS → CBE), 02680 (CBE → MAS) |
| Frequency | Daily |
| Departure (MAS) | 14:30 (02679) |
| Arrival (CBE) | 22:15 |
| Return Departure | 06:15 (02680 from CBE) |
| Return Arrival | 13:50 (at MAS) |
| Distance | ~495 km |
| Duration | ~7 h 30–46 min |
| Halts | ~12 main stops: AJJ, KPD, AB, JTJ, MAP, BQI, SA, ED, TUP, CBF |
| Classes | AC Chair Car (CC), Second Class Sitting (2S) |
| Catering | Pantry car + onboard catering |
| Fare (approx.) | AC‑CC ₹600–700; 2S ₹180–200 |
✅ Notes & Tips
- This special service began on 7 September 2025, but remains active as per rail enquiry websites
- Timings might slightly differ across sources like GoIbibo or TrainInfo—e.g., some list average distance as ~426 km rather than 495 km—but most railway sources align on 495 km and a 7 h 45 min journey
- Since this is a “COV‑Reserved Special” train, IRCTC dynamic fare rules may apply. Always verify current fare and coach availability close to travel date.
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