Special train between MGR Chennai Central-Erode
Yercaud Super Fast Special train between MGR Chennai Central-Erode (Train No. 02649 / 02650) time table, route, frequency and fare
For the convenience of passengers, Southern Railway has decided to run special train between MGR Chennai Central-Erode-MGR Chennai Central (Train No. 02649 / 02650)
Train No. 02649 MGR Chennai Central-Erode special train
Train No. 02649 MGR Chennai Central-Erode Special train will leave from (Daily) MGR Chennai Central at 22.40 hrs & will reach Erode at 05.50 hrs and train running time between the station 7 hour and 10 minutes.
Train No. 02650 Erode-MGR Chennai Central special train
Similarly, Train No. 02650 Erode-MGR Chennai Central Special train will leave from (Daily) Erode at 21.00 hrs & will reach MGR Chennai Central at 03.45 hrs and train running time between the station 6 hour and 45 minutes.
MGR Chennai Central-Erode Distance between the station is 394 Kilometer
Date of Commencement of Service:
Train No. 02649 from MGR Chennai Central-Erode special train 11-01-2025
Train No: 02650 from Erode-MGR Chennai Central special train 10-01-2025
Here’s what I found about special trains between MGR Chennai Central and Erode Junction, focusing on festival or unreserved services:
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🚆 Special Festival/Unreserved Trains: Chennai Central ↔ Erode
✳️ Train Nos. 06094 / 06093 – Erode ↔ Chennai Central – Festival Special (Unreserved)
- Operates unreserved superfast special runs during festival periods such as Deepavali (Oct 2024) to manage extra passenger traffic
- 06094 departs Erode (~04:55 AM), arriving at Chennai Central (~11:55 AM) the same day.
- 06093 returns from Chennai (~02:45 PM), reaching Erode around 09:15 PM
- Schedule ran on selected days (e.g., Oct 30, 31 and Nov 3, 2025)
These trains are fully unreserved, ideal for last-minute or budget travelers during high-demand periods.
📝 Regular Superfast Trains on Chennai–Erode Route
Alongside specials, many regular long-distance and premium services run daily between Chennai and Erode:
- 22649 / 22650 Yercaud Superfast Express: Departs Chennai ~23:00, arrives Erode ~05:50 next day; returns similarly
- 20643 Vande Bharat Express (Chennai–Coimbatore): Fastest service at ~4h 22m via Erode
- Others include Kovai Superfast Express, Shatabdi Express, West Coast Express, and more with reserved seating and AC coaches
📊 Summary Table
| Train No. | Route | Frequency | Depart Time | Arrival Time | Type | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06094 / 06093 | Erode ↔ Chennai Central | Festival-specific service | ED: ~04:55 / MAS: ~14:45 | MAS: ~11:55 / ED: ~21:15 | Festival Special | General Unreserved |
| 22649 / 22650 | Chennai Central ↔ Erode | Daily | ~23:00 / 21:00 | ~05:50 / ~03:40 | Yercaud Superfast | Reserved AC, Sleeper, Gen |
| Multiple others | Various (e.g. VB, Shatabdi) | Daily / Weekly | Varies | Varies | Regular Superfast/Express | Reserved classes |
ℹ️ Key Insights
- Yes, special unreserved trains 06094/06093 have been deployed to handle festival rush, especially around Deepavali, but not regularly scheduled all year
- No records of Sankranti or other festival-specific specials between Chennai Central and Erode were found.
- Most travelers use regular reserved services like Yercaud Express or Vande Bharat, which offer more consistent frequency and class options
✅ TL;DR
- Festival-only special train 06094/6093 runs periodically for high-demand periods (e.g. Deepavali), offering unreserved travel between Erode and Chennai.
- Regular scheduled trains (e.g. Yercaud Express, Vande Bharat) remain the backbone of Chennai–Erode connectivity with reserved seating.
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