Special train Chennai Egmore to Rameswaram | Special train Rameswaram to Chennai Egmore
Special train between Chennai Egmore-Rameswaram (Train no. 06851 / 06852) time table, route, frequency and fare
Train no. 06851 / 06852 Chennai Egmore-Rameswaram-Chennai Egmore Daily Special Trains
With a composition of one AC First Class cum AC 2-Tier Coach, one AC 2-Tier Coach, Two AC 3-Tier Coaches, Thirteen Sleeper Class Coaches, Three General Second Class Coaches, and Two Luggage cum Brake Vans, Train No. 06851 Chennai Egmore-Rameswaram Daily Special will leave Chennai Egmore at 19.15 hrs to reach Rameswaram at 08.30 hrs the next day. The first service from Chennai Egmore will be on 08th December, 2025 until further advice.
In return direction, Train No. 06852 Rameswaram-Chennai Egmore Daily Special will leave Rameswaram at 17.10 hrs to reach Chennai Egmore at 06.45 hrs the next day. The first service from Chennai Egmore will be on 09th December, 2020 until further advice.
Stoppages in both the directions: Tambaram, Chengalpattu, Melmaruvathur, Villupuram, Chidambaram, Mayiladuthurai, Kumbakonam, Thanjavur, Tiruchchirappalli, Pudukottai, Karaikkudi, Devakottai Road, Kallai, Sivaganga, Manamadurai, Paramakkudi, Ramanathapuram, Mandapam and Pamban.
Train No. 06851 Chennai Egmore-Rameswaram Daily Special will also stop at Cuddalore Port and Sirkazhi.
Train No. 06852 Rameswaram-Chennai Egmore Daily Special will also stop at Mambalam.
Here’s the most up-to-date information on special train services between Chennai Egmore and Rameswaram, along with current regular trains serving the route:
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🚆 Special Trains: Chennai Egmore ↔ Rameswaram
- In December 2025, Southern Railway introduced daily special trains 06851 (Chennai Egmore → Rameswaram) and 06852 (Rameswaram → Chennai Egmore).
- 06851 departed Chennai Egmore at 19:15, arriving Rameswaram at 08:30 the next morning (~13h 15m travel), stopping at ~20 stations including Cuddalore Port and Sirkazhi.
- 06852 returned from Rameswaram at 17:10, reaching Chennai Egmore by 06:45 next day
- These were temporary festival specials, and there’s no evidence they’re active now.
🚄 Regular Services (Not Specials)
1. Sethu Superfast Express (Train 22661 / 22662)
- Chennai Egmore → Rameswaram: Train 22661, departs around 17:50, arrives ~04:35 (duration ~10 h 45 m)
- Rameswaram → Chennai Egmore: Train 22662, similar schedule in reverse.
- Operates daily, with classes 1A, 2A, 3A, Sleeper, and general coaches
- Distance covered: ~600 km, average speed ~62 km/h
2. Boat Mail Express (Train 16751 / 16752)
- 16751 (Egmore → Rameswaram): departs around 19:15, arrives ~08:20 next day (~13h 5m)
- Features AC 1st + II (HA), AC 2-tier (A), AC 3-tier (B), sleeper, and general coaches.
- Operates daily across the same route, with historic significance (formerly connected to Sri Lanka ferry)
📋 Overview Table
| Type | Train No. | Route | Dep (Egmore) | Arr (RMM) | Duration | Frequency | Classes Available |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daily Special (2020) | 06851 / 06852 | Chennai Egmore ↔ Rameswaram | 19:15 | 08:30 | ~13h | Daily (2020) | AC + Sleeper |
| Sethu Superfast | 22661 / 22662 | Chennai ↔ Rameswaram | ~17:50 | ~04:35 | ~10h 45m | Daily | 1A, 2A, 3A, Sleeper, General |
| Boat Mail Express | 16751 / 16752 | Chennai ↔ Rameswaram | ~19:15 | ~08:20 | ~13h 05m | Daily | AC, Sleeper, General |
🧭 Recommendations
- Special trains like 06851/06852 were discontinued after 2025 and seem inactive now
- For reliable and faster travel, the Sethu Superfast Express (22661/22662) is your best bet, taking under 11 hours daily.
- Alternatively, the Boat Mail Express (16751/16752) offers historic charm and runs daily with full coach classes.
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