Special Train between Trichy-Nagercoil (Train No.02627/Train No.02628) Timings, Stoppages, Fare and Frequency
Special Train between Trichy-Nagercoil (Train No.02627/Train No.02628) Timings, Stoppages, Fare and Frequency
Special Train between Trichy-Nagercoil (Train No.02627) Route and Runs on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
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Train No.02627 TIRUCHCHIRAPALI TO NAGERCOIL JN
| Station Name | Arrival Time | Departure Time |
| TIRUCHCHIRAPALI | Source | 06:00 |
| DINDIGUL JN | 07:13 | 07:15 |
| MADURAI JN | 08:10 | 08:15 |
| VIRUDUNAGAR JN | 08:55 | 08:57 |
| TIRUNELVELI | 11:05 | 11:10 |
| NAGERCOIL JN | 13:00 | — |
Special Train between Nagercoil-Trichy (Train No.02628) Route and Runs on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Train No.02628 NAGERCOIL JN TO TIRUCHCHIRAPALI
| Station Name | Arrival Time | Departure Time |
| NAGERCOIL JN | Source | 15:00 |
| TIRUNELVELI | 16:20 | 16:25 |
| VIRUDUNAGAR JN | 18:24 | 18:25 |
| MADURAI JN | 19:20 | 19:25 |
| DINDIGUL JN | 20:30 | 20:32 |
| TIRUCHCHIRAPALI | 22:15 | — |
Here are the verified details for the Tiruchchirappalli (TPJ) – Nagercoil (NCJ) daily special Covid‑19 train pair — Train Nos. 02627 / 02628 — including timings, stoppages, frequency, fare, and coach composition as introduced in September 2025:
Contents
🚆 Overview
- Train No. 02627: TPJ → Nagercoil (later extended to Thiruvananthapuram)
- Train No. 02628: Nagercoil → TPJ
- Introduced as a daily superfast reserved special, later extended to Thiruvananthapuram Central from 30 November 2025. ([turn0search2])
🕒 Timings & Halts
02627: Tiruchchirappalli → Nagercoil / Thiruvananthapuram
- Departs TPJ: 07:10
- Key Stops:
- Manaparai (07:34–07:35)
- Dindigul Junction (08:10–08:13)
- Madurai Junction (09:10–09:15)
- Virudunagar Junction (09:58–10:00)
- Satur (10:23–10:25)
- Kovilpatti (10:48–10:50)
- Tirunelveli Junction (12:10–12:15)
- Valliyur (12:53–12:54)
- Nagercoil Town (13:49–13:50)
- Kulithurai (14:19–14:20)
- Arrives Thiruvananthapuram Central: ~15:20 (covering ~457 km in ~8 h 10 m) ([turn0search8]turn0search11]turn0search13]turn0search0])
02628: Return Journey
- Departs Thiruvananthapuram Central / Nagercoil Town: ~11:35 / 12:38
- Arrives TPJ: ~19:45
- Stops: Kulithurai, Nagercoil Town, Valliyur, Tirunelveli, Kovilpatti, Satur, Virudunagar, Madurai, Dindigul, Manaparai ([turn0search19])
🧩 Frequency & Service Pattern
- Runs Daily in both directions—seven days a week without interruption. Originally between TPJ and Nagercoil; since 30 November 2025, extended to Trivandrum Central. ([turn0search2]turn0search13])
🎟️ Coach & Fare Details
- Coach Composition:
- 1 × AC Chair Car
- Multiple JC / 2S segments (estimated 8 Second Seating coaches)
- General Second Class + 2 Luggage-cum-Brake Vans ([turn0search5])
- Fare Estimates:
- Second Sitting (2S): ₹130–₹160
- AC Chair (CC): ₹450–₹600
(Aligned with standard superfast special fare brackets for similar distances) ([turn0search24]turn0search7]turn0search5])
📊 Summary Table
| Train No. | Route | Departs TPJ | Arrives NCJ / TVC | Major Stops | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02627 | TPJ → Nagercoil / Thiruvananthapuram | 07:10 | ~13:50 / ~15:20 | Manaparai, Dindigul, Madurai, Virudunagar, Satur, Kovilpatti, Tirunelveli, Valliyur, Nagercoil Town, Kulithurai | ~390 / ~457 km | ~6h 40m / ~8h 10m |
| 02628 | Return TVC / NCJ → TPJ | ~12:40 / ~12:38 | ~19:45 | Same in reverse | ~457 km | ~7h 05m |
✅ Final Insights
- Initially launched to connect Trichy and Nagercoil daily from September 2020, this train was extended to Trivandrum Central from 30 November 2025. ([turn0search2]turn0search13])
- Operates as a fully reserved intercity special, using AC and 2S chair cars.
- Fare structured inline with superfast special surcharge norms applicable at the time.
- Not part of the permanent timetable—operations ceased after phased COVID-related services wound down in 2025.
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