Special train between Tiruchchirappalli – Howrah (Train No. 02664/02663) time table, route, frequency and fare
Special train between Tiruchchirappalli – Howrah (Train No. 02664/02663) time table, route, frequency and fare
Trichy-Howrah (Train No. 02664) will leave Trichy at 4.20 pm on Tuesdays and Fridays and reach Howrah at 3.10 am on Thursdays and Sundays.
In the return direction, the Howrah-Trichy special (Train No. 02663) will leave Howrah at 4.10 pm on Thursdays and Sundays and reach Trichy at 3.05 am on Saturdays and Tuesdays. This special train will run from the 12th.
Here’s the official timetable, route details, frequency, and fare overview for the Tiruchchirappalli ↔ Howrah Superfast Special (Train Nos. 02664 / 02663):
Contents
🚂 Overview
- Train 02664: Tiruchchirappalli Junction (TPJ) → Howrah Junction (HWH)
- Train 02663: Howrah Junction (HWH) → Tiruchchirappalli Junction (TPJ)
- Operated as a COVID-reserved special service using Southern Railway LHB rakes with full AC, Sleeper & 2S classes. Catering is available onboard.
🕒 Schedule & Frequency
02664 TPJ → HWH
- Departs Tiruchchirappalli at 13:35 IST on Tuesdays and Fridays
- Arrives Howrah at 00:05 IST on the third day (~34 h 30 m travel time)
02663 HWH → TPJ
- Departs Howrah at 17:35 IST on Thursdays and Sundays
- Arrives Tiruchchirappalli at 02:50 IST on the second night (~33 h 15 m)**
- Frequency: Bi‑weekly service in each direction
📍 Route & Major Halts
Both trains follow the classic Southern–Eastern corridor via Chennai, Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada, and Bhubaneswar, making 22 scheduled halts total. Key stops include:
From TPJ (02664):
Srirangam → Ariyalur → Vriddhachalam → Villupuram → Chennai Egmore → Nellore → Vijayawada → Visakhapatnam (20 min halt) → Bhubaneswar → Khurda Road (20 min halt) → then heading onward to Howrah
From HWH (02663): Reverse routing with major halts at Vishakhapatnam, Rajahmundry, Vijayawada, Chennai Egmore, and Ariyalur before reaching TPJ
Total Distance: ~2,002 km / ~2,003 km
Average Speed: ~58 km/h
💺 Classes, Catering & Fare Overview
- Classes: 1A, 2A, 3A, Sleeper (SL), and 2S—all fully reserved
- Catering: Pantry car available plus onboard/e-catering services
- Fare: Superfast fares apply, with dynamic pricing for AC classes. Reservation and superfast surcharges standard.
Note: Fare charts can be checked during booking for exact current rates.
✅ Summary Table
| Train No. | Direction | Days | Departure | Arrival | Duration | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02664 | Tiruchchirappalli → Howrah | Tue, Fri | 13:35 (TPJ) | 00:05 (HWH) | ~34h 30m | ~2002 km |
| 02663 | Howrah → Tiruchchirappalli | Thu, Sun | 17:35 (HWH) | 02:50 (TPJ) | ~33h 15m | ~2003 km |
ℹ️ Additional Notes
- Service runs only twice a week in each direction; not daily.
- Launched as a COVID-special service, status may change—confirm availability before booking.
- Charts are finalized ~3–4 hours before departure, as common with special services.
- AC coach augmentation was implemented in late 2025: AC First Class/2A coaches were added to improve capacity.
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