Special train between Lokmanya Tilak-Dr. MGR Chennai Central
Special train between Lokmanya Tilak-Dr. MGR Chennai Central (Train No.02163 / 02164) time table, route, frequency and fare
Train No.02163 / 02164 Lokmanya Tilak-Dr. MGR Chennai Central-Lokmanya Tilak Daily Superfast festival Special Trains
With the composition of one AC 2-Tier Coach, Four AC 3-Tier Coaches, Eleven Sleeper Class Coaches, Four General Second Class Coaches and Two Luggage cum Brake Vans, Train No. 02163 Lokmanya Tilak-Dr. MGR Chennai Central Daily superfast festival special train will leave Lokmanya Tilak at 18.45 hrs from 07th November, 2025 to 30th November, 2025 (24 services) and reach Dr. MGR Chennai Central 16.20 hrs, the next day.
In return direction Train No. 02164 Dr. MGR Chennai Central-Lokmanya Daily superfast festival Special train will leave Dr. MGR Chennai Central at 18.15 hrs from 08th November, 2025 to 01st December, 2025 and reach Lokmanya Tilak at 16.00 hrs the next day.
Stoppages: Thane, Kalyan, Pune, Solapur, Kalaburgi, Wadi, Yadgir, Saidapur, Raichur, Mantralayam Road, Adoni, Guntakal, Gooty, Tadipatri, Yeraguntla, Cuddapah, Razampeta, Renigunta and Arakkonam.
Train No. 02163 Lokmanya Tilak-Dr. MGR Chennai Central Daily superfast festival special train will also stop at Perambur.
Here’s what’s currently documented about special trains running between Lokmanya Tilak Terminus (LTT) in Mumbai and Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central (MAS) in Chennai:
Contents
🚆 Special Train: 02163 – Festival Special (Mumbai LTT → Chennai Central)
- Train Number: 02163 MGR CHENNAI CTL FESTIVAL SPECIAL
- Route: LTT → Chennai Central (MAS)
- Departure: Lokmanya Tilak Terminus at 18:45 IST
- Arrival: Chennai Central at 16:20 IST the next day
- Journey Time: ~21 hours 35 minutes covering approximately 1,268 km with 22 scheduled halts
- Classes: AC 2‑tier, AC 3‑tier, Sleeper class (SL), Second seating (2S)
- Service Frequency: Operates occasionally around festival seasons (exact days depend on holiday announcements)
🧭 Regular Weekly Superfast Express (Not Special)
While not categorized as a special train, a regular weekly option between LTT and MAS is:
- Train Numbers: 22179 (LTT → MAS) and 22180 (MAS → LTT)
- Type: Superfast express train
- Frequency: Operates once per week in each direction
- Journey Time: Approximately 21 h 40 m from Mumbai to Chennai, and 22 h 35 m in reverse
- Includes AC 2‑tier, AC 3‑tier, Sleeper, and general classes, with catering available
⚠️ Important Tips About Special Trains
Travelers often report consistent delays and operational challenges with festival-special trains:
- Special trains typically receive lowest priority on the tracks, and frequent delays of 5–10+ hours are commonly experienced
- One Reddit user summarized:
“Special trains are just a temporary solution… given the lowest priority… you pay for special train you get special treatment.”
- Another traveler noted:
“Expect long delays of more than 12 hours in special trains.”
📌 Summary Table
| Train No. | Direction | Type | Frequency | Departure (LTT) | Arrival (Chennai) | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02163 | LTT → Chennai Central | Festival Special | Festival-period only | 18:45 | 16:20 (next day) | ~21 h 35 m |
| 22179/22180 | LTT ↔ Chennai Central | Weekly Superfast | Weekly | ~18:40 | ~16:10 (next day) | ~21–22 h |
✅ Travel Advice
- If your journey falls during a festival season (e.g. Holi or other regional holidays), Train 02163 might be available—but be prepared for the possibility of significant delays.
- If you want a more reliable option outside festival periods, the weekly 22179/22180 Superfast Express offers a fixed schedule with better on-time performance.
- Before booking, it is wise to check recent running history using apps like Where Is My Train or by looking up past performance, especially for specials. That provides a clearer picture of likely delays .
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