Special train between Puri-MGR Chennai Central
Special train between Puri-MGR Chennai Central (Train No. 02859 / 02860) time table, route, frequency and fare
For the convenience of passengers, East Coast Railway has decided to run special train between Puri-MGR Chennai Central-Puri (Train No. 02859 / 02860)
Train No. 02859 Puri-MGR Chennai Central special train
Train No. 02859 Puri-MGR Chennai Central Special train will leave from (Every Sunday) Puri at 17.30 hrs & will reach MGR Chennai Central at 14.55 hrs and train running time between the station 21 hour and 25 minutes.
Train No. 02860 MGR Chennai Central-Puri special train
Similarly, Train No. 02860 MGR Chennai Central-Puri Special train will leave from (Every Monday) MGR Chennai Central at 16.25 hrs & will reach Puri at 15.10 hrs and train running time between the station 22 hour and 45 minutes.
Puri-MGR Chennai Central Distance between the station is 1250 Kilometer
Date of Commencement of Service:
Train No. 02859 from Puri-MGR Chennai Central special train 25-10-2025 to 29-11-2025
Train No: 02860 from MGR Chennai Central-Puri special train 26-10-2025 to 30-11-2025
These special trains will consist of AC II Tier, AC III Tier, Sleeper and Reserved Second sitting class Coaches.
You’re asking about the special train service between Puri and MGR Chennai Central. Here’s the latest verified information:
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🚆 Special Train 02859: Puri–MGR Chennai Central Festival Special
- Train No. 02859, also referred to as the Puri–MGR Chennai Central Special or Festival Special
- It operates once per week on Sundays, from Puri to Chennai Central
- Departure: Leaves Puri at 17:30 IST
- Arrival: Reaches Chennai Central around 13:50–13:55 IST the next day
- Total journey time is approximately 20 hours 20–25 minutes, covering around 1,247 km
- Halts: There are about 21 stops en route, including key stations like Khurda Road, Brahmapur, Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada, Ongole, Nellore and Gudur
- Classes available: 2A, 3A, 3E (AC 3-tier Economy), Sleeper, and Second Seating (2S)
🛤️ Regular Superfast Express: 22859 Puri–MGR Chennai Central SF Express
- This is a weekly superfast service running under train number 22859
- Departure from Puri: 17:30 IST
- Arrival at Chennai Central: 13:55 IST the next day
- Journey time about 20 h 25 min covering 1,247 km, stopping at the same 21 stations
- It operates only on Sundays
✳️ Key Differences Between the Two
| Feature | Festival Special (02859) | Regular Superfast (22859) |
|---|---|---|
| Train No. | 02859 (Special/Festival Special) | 22859 SF Express |
| Frequency | Weekly (Sunday) | Weekly (Sunday) |
| Journey Time | ~20 h 20 min | ~20 h 25 min |
| Classes Available | 2S, SL, 3A, 2A | 3E, 3A, 2A, SL |
| Stops / Halts | ~21 | ~21 |
They run on the same day with very similar schedules. The special may be added seasonally (e.g., festival time) to support higher demand, while the numbered SF Express is the regular weekly train.
ℹ️ Travel Tips
- Check Confirmed Schedule & Booking: Since these specials operate on limited days, always verify on IRCTC or live-tracking platforms before booking.
- PNR and Seat Availability: Can be checked on official IRCTC site or apps like RailYatri, MakeMyTrip, Goibibo
- Tatkal Bookings: Allowed for classes like Sleeper and AC; booking windows and policies are as per IRCTC norms.
- Coach Composition: Both generally include AC, sleeper and unreserved coaches, though added services (like coach augmentation) can appear during festival specials
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