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Special Train between Trichy-Nagercoil (Train No.02627/Train No.02628) Timings, Stoppages, Fare and Frequency

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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:

🚆 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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