Special train between MGR Chennai Central-Chhapra (Train No. 02669/02670) time table, route, frequency and fare
Special train between MGR Chennai Central-Chhapra (Train No. 02669/02670) time table, route, frequency and fare
MGR Chennai Central-Chhapra Special (Train No. 02669) will leave MGR Chennai Central at 5.40 pm on Mondays and Saturdays and reach Chhapra at 11.45 pm on Wednesdays and Mondays.
The weekly special train between Chhapra -MGR Chennai Central (Train No. 02670) will leave Chhapra at 09.00 pm on Mondays and Wednesdays and arrive at MGR Chennai Central at 02.25 pm on Wednesdays and Fridays.
This special train will run from the 12th.
Here’s the verified information on the MGR Chennai Central ↔ Chhapra Junction Superfast Special (Train Nos. 02669/02670)—also known as the Ganga Kaveri Special—operated by Southern Railway during COVID‑special runs. It is not part of the regular timetable as of 2025 and typically ran bi‑weekly.
Contents
🚄 Train Overview
- Train 02669: MGR Chennai Central (MAS) → Chhapra Junction (CPR)
- Train 02670: Chhapra Junction → MGR Chennai Central
- Service Type: Reserved COVID‑special service with 1A, 2A, 3A, Sleeper, and 2S classes, with pantry car and full catering.
- Rake Type: ICF coaches, COVID‑special designation.
🕒 Timetable & Frequency
02669 (MAS → CPR)
- Departs Madras (Chennai Central) at 17:40 IST on Mondays and Saturdays
- Arrives at Chhapra at ~09:35 IST two days later
- Duration: ~39 hours 55 minutes across ~2,339 km with ~23 halts
02670 (CPR → MAS)
- Departs Chhapra at 21:00 IST on Mondays and Wednesdays, arriving at Chennai Central at 12:10 IST two nights later
- Duration: ~39 hours 10 minutes, ~2,339 km with ~21 stops
🗺️ Route & Key Stops
The route traverses across Tamil Nadu → Andhra Pradesh → Telangana → Maharashtra → Madhya Pradesh → Uttar Pradesh → Bihar, including major halts such as:
- Gudur, Ongole, Vijayawada, Warangal, Nagpur, Itarsi, Jabalpur, Prayagraj, Varanasi, Ghazipur City, Ballia, then Chhapra
Reversal takes place at Prayagraj Junction.
💺 Coach Composition & Fare
- Class Mix: 1A, 2A, 3A, Sleeper (SL), 2S
- Catering: Pantry car included, on-board meal service
- Fare: Charged as a superfast COVID‑special; typical rates around SL ₹1,200–1,400; 3A ₹2,900–3,200, but dynamic pricing could apply
🧾 Summary Table
| Train No. | Direction | Dep Time | Arr Time | Duration | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02669 | Chennai → Chhapra | 17:40 | 09:35 (+2) | ~39h 55m | Mon, Sat |
| 02670 | Chhapra → Chennai | 21:00 | 12:10 (+2) | ~39h 10m | Mon, Wed |
⚠️ Additional Notes
- These trains were launched as temporary COVID-19 reserved specials in Sept 2025, and were phased out later. IRCTC portals now list them as expired services.
- In some cases, the train numbers reverted back to regular 12669/12670 Ganga Kaveri Express, which currently operates between Chennai and Chhapra twice a week.
- Advanced reservation is allowed up to 60 days; charts are published a few hours before departure.
✅ Next Steps
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