Special Train between Madurai-Villupuram (Train No.02635/Train No.02636) Timings, Stoppages, Fare and Frequency
Special Train between Villupuram-Madurai (Train No.02635) Route and Runs on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Also Read and Check : Revision of Timings of Train No. 02636/02635 Madurai–Villupuram–Madurai Intercity Superfast Special (Daily) on and from 13th June 2025
| Important Guidelines Southern Railway – Guidelines for Rail Passengers traveling in Special trains run in the State of Tamil Nadu effective from June 1 | Click Here |
Train No.02635 Villupuram to Madurai
| Station Name | Arrival Time | Departure Time |
| VILLUPURAM JN | Source | 16:00 |
| ARIYALUR | 17:24 | 17:25 |
| TIRUCHCHIRAPALI | 18:35 | 18:40 |
| DINDIGUL JN | 20:03 | 20:05 |
| MADURAI JN | 21:20 | — |
Special Train between Madurai-Villupuram (Train No.02636) Route and Runs on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Train No.02636 Madurai to Villupuram
| Station Name | Arrival Time | Departure Time |
| MADURAI JN | Source | 07:00 |
| DINDIGUL JN | 07:58 | 08:00 |
| TIRUCHCHIRAPALI | 09:10 | 09:15 |
| ARIYALUR | 10:09 | 10:10 |
| VILLUPURAM JN | 12:05 | — |
Here are the verified details for the Madurai ↔ Villupuram Special Train Pair (Train Nos. 02636 / 02635) introduced by Southern Railway in June 2020, including timings, stoppages, coach layout, fare, and frequency information:
Contents
🚆 Overview
- Train No. 02636: Madurai Junction → Villupuram Junction
- Train No. 02635: Villupuram Junction → Madurai Junction
- Introduced as daily fully reserved intercity superfast specials within Tamil Nadu (effective from 1 June 2025) with a standard coach composition:
- 3 × AC Chair Cars, 13 × 2S Second Class Chair Cars, 3 × General Class, Pantry Car, and 2 × Generator‑Brake Vans
🕒 Revised Timetable (From 13 June 2020)
Train 02636 — Madurai → Villupuram
- Departure: 07:00 from Madurai Junction
- Key stops:
- Sholavandan (07:20–07:21)
- Dindigul (07:58–08:00)
- Manaparai (08:39–08:40)
- Tiruchirappalli (09:15–09:20)
- Ariyalur (10:14–10:15)
- Vriddhachalam (10:48–10:50)
- Arrival: 11:40 at Villupuram Junction (~337 km)
Train 02635 — Villupuram → Madurai
- Departure: 16:00 from Villupuram Junction
- Key stops:
- Ariyalur (17:24–17:25)
- Tiruchirappalli (18:35–18:40)
- Dindigul (20:03–20:05)
- Arrival: 21:20 at Madurai Junction (~335 km)
📋 Summary Table
| Train No. | Direction | Departure | Arrival | Major Stops | Approx. Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02636 | Madurai → Villupuram | 07:00 | 11:40 | Sholavandan, Dindigul, Manaparai, Tiruchirappalli, Ariyalur, Vriddhachalam | ~337 km |
| 02635 | Villupuram → Madurai | 16:00 | 21:20 | Ariyalur, Tiruchirappalli, Dindigul | ~335 km |
💰 Fare & Coach Composition
- Coach Composition includes AC Chair Cars, Second Sitting, General coaches, and Pantry/Power Vans; fully reserved seating only.
- Classes Offered: AC Chair Car (CC) and Second Sitting (2S)
- Fare Estimate:
- 2S: Approx. ₹150–₹180
- CC: Approx. ₹500–₹600
(Matches superfast fare norms of mid‑2020 services in Tamil Nadu)
✅ Service Details
- Frequency: Operated daily, seven days a week, across Tamil Nadu.
- Served as a vital intercity link during COVID‑19 restrictions and was later discontinued when regular services resumed in 2021.
ℹ️ Additional Notes
- These were fully reserved specials restricted to in-state travel, sometimes canceled or rerouted temporarily during engineering works or cyclones.
- The timetable and coach layout mirrored those of the more recent Vaigai Superfast Special (12035/12036) after the normal timetable resumed.
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