Special train between Jamnagar-Tirunelveli
Special train between Jamnagar-Tirunelveli (Train no. 09578 / 09577) time table, route, frequency and fare
Train no. 09578 / 09577 Jamnagar-Tirunelveli-amnagar Bi-Weekly Special Express :
Train no. 09578 Jamnagar – Tirunelveli Bi-Weekly Special Express will leave from Jamnagar at 21:00 hrs every Friday & Saturday from 06th November 2020. Train will reach Tirunelveli at 22:10 hrs on the third day.
Train no. 09577 Tirunelveli – Jamnagar Bi-Weekly Special Express will leave from Tirunelveli at 07:45 hrs every Monday & Tuesday from 09th November 2025. Train will reach Jamnagar at 05:15 hrs on the third day.
Train will halt at Hapa, Rajkot, Surendranagar, Ahmedabad Jn., Vadodara Jn., Ankleshwar, Surat, Vapi, Boisar, Vasai Road, Panvel, Ratnagiri, Madgaon Jn. Karwar, Udupi, Mangaluru Jn., Kasaragod, Kannur, Kozhikode, Shoranur Jn., Thrissur, Aluva, Ernakulam Jn., Alappuzha, Kayankulam, Kollam Jn., Thiruvananthapuram Central, Parassala, Nagercoil Town and Valliyur stations.
Composition : Total 23 Coaches = 2 Tier AC – 01 Coach, 3 Tier AC – 05 Coaches, Sleeper -11 Coaches, Second Seating – 04 Coaches, SLR -02.
Passengers are requested to kindly avail the services.
Here’s the most up-to-date information on special trains between Jamnagar (JAM) and Tirunelveli (TEN), along with the most reliable regular service currently operating:
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🚂 Special Fare Train
Train 09578 – Jamnagar → Tirunelveli Special
- Operated as a special-fare service, with departures typically at 21:00 from JAM, arriving Tirunelveli at ~22:10 two days later, covering approx. 2,739 km in ~49 h 10 m.
- Listed daily across platforms such as MakemyTrip, but flagged with the 0‑series number, indicating lower priority and intermittent reliability.
- Travelers report major issues with special trains—delays of 5–12 hours, poor maintenance, and overcrowded rakes even at premium fare levels.
✅ Regular Train: 19578 / 19577 – Jamnagar–Tirunelveli Express
- Train 19578 (JAM → TEN) departs Jamnagar at 21:20 on Fridays and Saturdays, reaching Tirunelveli around 18:20 (~45 h journey)
- Train 19577 runs the reverse trip from Tirunelveli to Jamnagar.
- Uses LHB coaches with full amenities — AC classes, sleeper, pantry car, modern coaches, regular schedule, and much better punctuality.
📊 Summary Table
| Direction | Train No. | Type | Departure | Arrival | Duration | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamnagar → TEN | 09578 | Special-fare (0-series) | ~21:00 (daily listed) | ~22:10 (two days later) | ~49 h 10 m | Lower priority & quality issues |
| Jamnagar → TEN | 19578 | Jamnagar–Tirunelveli Express | 21:20 (Fri & Sat) | ~18:20 | ~45 h | Reliable regular service |
| TEN → Jamnagar | 19577 | Express return | Scheduled weekly | Scheduled weekly | ~45 h | Full amenities, LHB rake |
🧭 Recommendation
- Avoid booking 09578 special unless absolutely necessary—it is often delayed, poorly upgraded, and costs more with fewer benefits.
- 19578/19577 Jamnagar–Tirunelveli Express is a much better option—scheduled with proper rake sets, consistent timing, better punctuality, and onboard services.
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