Special train between Madurai – Chennai Egmore (Train No. 02637/02638) time table, route, frequency and fare
Train No. 02637/02638 Chennai Egmore – Madurai – Chennai Egmore Superfast special (Daily)
Train No.02637 will leave Chennai Egmore at 21.40 hrs and reach Madurai Jn at 05.30 hrs the next day.
In the return direction, Train No.02638 will leave Madurai Jn at 21.20 hrs and reach Chennai Egmore at 05.15 hrs the next day.
With a composition of One AC 1st Class Coach, Three AC 2-Tier Coaches, Five AC 3-Tier Coaches, 9 Sleeper Class Coaches, Three General Second Class Coaches and Two Generator cum Brake Vans.
Date of Commencement of Service Ex Madurai : 7th September 2025
Date of Commencement of Service Ex Chennai : 8th September 2025
Here’s the latest verified information for the Madurai Junction ↔ Chennai Egmore Special Express (Train Nos. 02637 / 02638), commonly known as the Pandian Special:
Contents
🚆 Frequency
- Operates daily, 7 days a week in both directions
🕒 Timetable & Route
02637 – Chennai Egmore → Madurai Junction
- Departs Chennai Egmore (MS) at 21:40
- Arrives Madurai Junction (MDU) at 05:25 (next day)
- Journey time: ~7 h 45 m, covering ~422 km
Key halts: Tambaram, Chengalpattu, Villupuram, Vriddhachalam, Tiruchchirappalli, Dindigul, Ambaturai, Kodaikanal Road before reaching Madurai
02638 – Madurai Junction → Chennai Egmore
- Departs Madurai Junction (MDU) at 21:20
- Arrives Chennai Egmore (MS) at 05:15 (next day)
- Journey time: ~7 h 55 m over ~422 km
Key halts: Reverses through the same stations in reverse order from Madurai to Chennai
🛌 Coaches & Classes
- Classes available: 1A (First AC), 2A, 3A, Sleeper (SL), 2S, and Unreserved General (GN)
- Coach composition (augmented since August 2021):
- 1 × AC First Class
- 3 × AC Two‑Tier
- 6 × AC Three‑Tier
- 7 × Sleeper Class
- 3 × General Reserved
- 2 × Luggage / Brake Vans
- No pantry car—but e-catering may be available
💰 Fare (Standard adult rates, general quota)
Based on fare calculators from etrain.info and related sources:
- 1A: ₹1,960
- 2A: ₹1,170
- 3A: ₹835
- Sleeper (SL): ₹325
- Second Sitting (2S): ₹190
(Child fares slightly lower; Senior fare concessions apply)
📋 Summary Table
| Service (Train No.) | Route | Departs | Arrives | Duration | Distance | Frequency | Classes | Catering |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02637 | Chennai Egmore → Madurai | 21:40 (MS) | 05:25 (MDU) | ~7 h 45 m | ~422 km | Daily | 1A, 2A, 3A, SL, 2S, GN | E‑catering only |
| 02638 | Madurai → Chennai Egmore | 21:20 (MDU) | 05:15 (MS) | ~7 h 55 m | ~422 km | Daily | Same as above | E‑catering only |
🔍 Additional Notes & Tips
- Advance Reservation Period (ARP): Up to 60 days in advance via IRCTC
- Tatkal (emergency) booking is available per IRCTC norms, with dynamic fare possibilities.
- Since this is a COV‑Reserved Special, coach composition, timetable, or timings may change; always reconfirm details on IRCTC or official railway enquiry systems before travelling.
- Distance and halts: although most platforms report ~422 km, passengers sometimes see ~497 km for similar trains—this discrepancy is route-dependent; rely on schedule timings.
- No onboard pantry; plan meals or use e-catering options at major stations like Tiruchchirappalli, Dindigul, etc.
If you’d like, I can also provide:
- A stop-by-stop schedule with exact arrival and departure times,
- Coach and seat layout (berth/seat map),
- Real-time PNR tracking / running status, or
- Tatkal booking guidance.
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