Special train Dr. MGR Chennai Central to New Delhi | Special train New Delhi to Dr. MGR Chennai Central
Special train between Dr. MGR Chennai Central-New Delhi (Train No.02621 / 02622) time table, route, frequency and fare
Train No.02621 / Train No.02622 Dr. MGR Chennai Central-New Delhi-Dr. MGR Chennai Central Daily Special Trains
With the composition of one AC First Class cum 2-Tier Coach, Two AC 2-Tier Coaches, Three AC 3-Tier Coaches, Eleven Sleeper Class Coaches, Two General Second Class Coaches and Two Luggage cum Brake Vans, Train No. 02621 Dr. MGR Chennai Central-New Delhi Daily special train will leave Dr. MGR Chennai Central at 22.00 hrs and reach New Delhi 07.40 hrs, the third day. The first service from Dr. MGR Chennai Central will be on 24th November, 2025 until further advice.
In return direction Train No. 02622 New Delhi-Dr. MGR Chennai Central Daily Special train will leave New Delhi at 21.05 hrs and reach Dr. MGR Chennai Central at 06.15 hrs the third day. The first service from New Delhi will be on 26th November, 2025 until further advice.
Train No. 02621 Dr. MGR Chennai Central-New Delhi Daily special train will also stop at Hazrat Nizamuddin.
Stoppages:Vijayawada, Warangal, Balharshah, Nagpur, Itarsi, Bhopal, Jhansi, Gwalior and Agra Cantt.
Here’s the most accurate and current information regarding train services between Dr. MGR Chennai Central (MAS) and New Delhi / Hazrat Nizamuddin (NZM/NDLS)—covering regular daily trains as well as special trains in 2025:
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🚂 Regular Scheduled Services
12269 / 12270 – MGR Chennai Central – Hazrat Nizamuddin Duronto Express
- 12269 (MAS → NZM): Departs Chennai Central every Monday & Friday, arriving at Hazrat Nizamuddin the next day.
Journey time: ~27 h 55 m over ~2,180 km (~76 km/h average).
Classes: AC First, AC 2‑Tier, AC 3‑Tier, Sleeper (Pantry car included).
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12433 / 12434 – Chennai Rajdhani Express
- Operates bi‑weekly, with a journey duration of ~28 h 15 m, covering ~2,182 km via only 8 scheduled halts.
Classes: 1A, 2A, 3A (All‑AC, catering included).
Known as the second fastest on this corridor.
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12611 / 12612 – Chennai Central – Hazrat Nizamuddin Garib Rath Express
- Runs weekly, covering the same distance in ~28 h 10 m.
Offers AC 3‑Tier Economy only, without pantry.
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12621 / 12622 – Tamil Nadu Express
- The only daily train between Chennai Central and New Delhi (NDLS).
Leaves 22:00 daily, arrives at ~06:30 two nights later (~32 h 30 m, 2,182 km).
Classes: 1A, 2A, 3A/3E, Sleeper, General; catering available on board.
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🚂 2025 Special Trains
- 06153 / 06154 – Chennai Central ↔ Banaras Special: Departed Chennai on February 19, 2025, arriving Banaras later; return train arrived Chennai on February 24.
Classes: AC & Sleeper combination.
([turn0search15]) - 06193 / 06194 – Chennai Central ↔ Banaras Special: Operated from February 13, 2025.
No special trunk service directly linked to Delhi is currently scheduled for the Chennai–New Delhi corridor in 2025.
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📋 Quick Comparison Table
| Train No. | Name | Dep/Arr (MAS → NZM/NDLS) | Journey Time | Frequency | Class Type |
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| 12269 / 12270 | Duronto Express | ~06:35 → ~10:40 | ~28 h 00 m | Mon & Fri | 1A, 2A, 3A, Sleeper, Pantry |
| 12433 / 12434 | Chennai Rajdhani Express | ~06:05 → ~10:30 | ~28 h 15 m | Bi‑weekly | 1A, 2A, 3A, Pantry |
| 12611 / 12612 | Garib Rath Express | ~06:00 → ~10:30 | ~28 h 10 m | Weekly | AC‑3E Economy only |
| 12621 / 12622 | Tamil Nadu Superfast Express | 22:00 → ~06:30 (Day 3) | ~32 h 30 m | Daily | Mixed All classes, Pantry |
✅ Travel Recommendations
- For speed and fewer halts, opt for Duronto Express (12269/70) or Rajdhani Express (12433/34)—both have travel times under 29 hours.
- Tamil Nadu Express (12621/22) is the only daily service, offering complete availability across all days with diverse coaches.
- Garib Rath (12611/12) balances speed and low-cost AC travel on select days.
ℹ️ Additional Notes
- In early 2025, Southern Railway also ran seasonal specials to Banaras but none directly toward Delhi were scheduled for 2025.
([turn0search15]) - Some trains like the Tamil Nadu Express were occasionally diverted via Kazipet or Warangal due to engineering work, causing changes in timings.
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