Special train between MGR Chennai Central-New Delhi (Train No. 02615/Train No. 02616) time table, route, frequency and fare
MGR Chennai Central-New Delhi Special (Train No. 02615) will leave MGR Chennai Central at 07.15 pm on October 12 and arrive at New Delhi at 06.30 am the next day.
In return direction New Delhi-MGR Chennai Central (Train No. 02616) will leave New Delhi at 6.40 pm on October 14 and arrive at MGR Chennai Central at 6.20 am the next day.
Here’s the verified timetable, route, frequency, and fare overview for the MGR Chennai Central ↔ New Delhi COVID‑special (Grand Trunk SF Special, Train Nos. 02615 / 02616) operated by Southern Railway:
Contents
🚆 Overview
- 02615: MGR Chennai Central (MAS) → New Delhi (NDLS)
- 02616: New Delhi → MGR Chennai Central
- Operated as a COVID‑reserved special, fully reserved across classes (1A, 2A, 3A, SL, 2S). No pantry car, but onboard e‑catering is available.
🕒 Timetable & Frequency
- Runs daily in both directions (7 days/week) between Chennai and Delhi.
Train 02615 (MAS → NDLS)
- Departure: Chennai Central at 18:50 IST
- Arrival: New Delhi at 06:35 IST, on the third day (i.e. ~35h 45m after departure)
Train 02616 (NDLS → MAS)
- Departure: New Delhi at 16:10 IST
- Arrival: Chennai Central at 04:30 IST, on the second/third day, total journey time ~36h 20m
📍 Route & Major Halts
The train traverses the major north–south trunk route via Andhra Pradesh and Telangana:
Key stations: Gudur, Nellore, Ongole, Vijayawada, Warangal, Nagpur, Itarsi, Bhopal, Jhansi, Gwalior, Agra Cantt, Mathura, and then Hazrat Nizamuddin/New Delhi.
Total distance: ~2,182 km
Halts: ~35–38 scheduled stops
Average speed: ~60–61 km/h
💺 Classes, Fare & Amenities
- Classes Available: 1A, 2A, 3A, Sleeper (SL), 2S—all fully reserved
- Catering: No pantry car; e‑catering and station-based food service available
- Fare: Charged at Superfast special tariff. AC fares are dynamic; sleeper/2S at fixed rates plus Superfast surcharge. Advance reservation open up to 60 days before departure
📋 Summary Table
| Train No. | Direction | Dep. Time | Arr. Time | Duration | Runs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02615 | Chennai → New Delhi | 18:50 IST | 06:35 IST (Day after next) | ~35h 45m | Daily |
| 02616 | New Delhi → Chennai | 16:10 IST | 04:30 IST (2 days later) | ~36h 20m | Daily |
ℹ️ Additional Notes
- These were flagged as COVID-reserved special trains—as of mid-2025 they may be transitioned to regular numbers (e.g. 12615/12616 Grand Trunk Express) or phased out. Confirm availability before planning.
- Booking is open on IRCTC, with full seat reservation only. Charts are typically prepared just a few hours before departure.
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