Special train Dr. MGR Chennai Central to Mangalore | Special train Mangalore Central to Dr. MGR Chennai Central
Special train between Dr. MGR Chennai Central-Mangalore (Train no. 02685 / 02686) time table, route, frequency and fare
Train no. 02685 / 02686 Dr. MGR Chennai Central-Mangalore Central-Dr. MGR Chennai Central Daily Superfast Special Trains
With a composition of one AC First Class cum AC 2-Tier Coach, Two AC 2-Tier Coaches, Two AC 3-Tier Coaches, Eleven Sleeper Class Coaches, Three General Second Class Coaches, and Two Luggage cum Brake Vans, Train No. 02685 Dr. MGR Chennai Central-Mangalore Central Daily Superfast Special will leave Dr. MGR Chennai Central at 17.00 hrs to reach Mangalore Central at 09.00 hrs the next day. The first service from Dr. MGR Chennai Central will be on 08th December, 2025 until further advice.
In return direction, Train No. 02686 Mangalore Central-Dr. MGR Chennai Central Daily Superfast Special will leave Mangalore Central at 16.35 hrs to reach Dr. MGR Chennai Central at 08.00 hrs the next day. The first service from Mangalore Central will be on 09th December, 2025 until further advice.
Stoppages in both the directions: Katpadi, Jolarpettai, Salem, Erode, Tiruppur, Podhanur, Palghat, Shoranur, Tirur, Kozhikode, Vadakara, Tellicherry, Kannur, Payyanur, Nileshwar, Kanhangad and Kasaragod.
Train No. 02685 Dr. MGR Chennai Central-Mangalore Central Daily Superfast Special will also stop at Morappur.
Here’s the current status of special train services (if any) between Dr. M.G.R. Chennai Central (MAS) and Mangalore Central (MAQ), as well as the main regular services on that route:
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🚆 Special Train Services
- The most recent special train on this route was Train 06159 from Chennai Egmore to Mangalore Central, not from Chennai Central, running as a reserved fare special starting October 2025 There’s no confirmed record of any special limited-route services operating from Chennai Central to Mangalore or vice versa in recent years.
- Earlier, beyond 2025 there were occasional specials using numbers like 06008 on nearby links, but none currently active between MAS ↔ MAQ
🚄 Regular Services (Current)
M.G.R. Chennai Central ↔ Mangaluru Central Superfast Express
- Train 12685 (MAS → MAQ): departs Chennai Central at ~16:20, arrives Mangalore Central at ~07:20 next morning (~15 hours)
- Train 12686 (MAQ → MAS): departs around 16:55, arrives Chennai Central at ~08:05 next day (~15 h 10 m)
- Operates daily, covers ~889 km, average speed ~59 km/h
- Classes include AC First, 2A, 3A, 3E, Sleeper, General; LHB rake, on‑board catering, high priority scheduling
- Recent updates: one Sleeper coach removed and one 3A added effective August 1, 2025; departure occasionally rescheduled (e.g. July 13, 2025 rescheduled to 18:30)
Other Options
- West Coast Superfast Express (22637/22638): daily, ~16 h 20 min, AC & Sleeper classes, via Palakkad–Kozhikode route
- Mangaluru–Chennai Mail (12601/12602): ~901 km in ~16 h 20 min, daily, AC and Sleeper, historic route
📋 Summary Table
| Service Type | Train No. | Direction | Departure Time | Journey Time | Frequency | Classes Available |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Special (none current) | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Regular Superfast | 12685 / 12686 | Chennai Central ↔ Mangalore Central | MAS ~16:20 → 07:20, MAQ ~16:55 → 08:05 | ~15 h | Daily | 1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL, GEN |
| West Coast SF Express | 22637 / 22638 | Chennai Central ↔ Mangalore Central | Departs MAS ~13:25 (West Coast) | ~16 h 20 m | Daily | 2A, 3A, SL, GEN |
| Mail Express | 12601 / 12602 | Chennai Central ↔ Mangalore Central | Departs MAS late evening (~20:10) | ~16 h 15 m | Daily | 1A, 2A, 3A, SL, GEN |
✅ Recommendations
- No special (seasonal/temporary) trains currently operate directly between Chennai Central and Mangalore Central.
- The 12685/12686 Superfast Express is the fastest and most reliable daily service between these cities.
- For alternatives with different timings or stop patterns, consider the West Coast Superfast Express or the Chennai–Mangalore Mail.
- For planning purposes, note potential schedule shifts like coach composition or rescheduled departures—especially after July 2025 updates
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