Special train Dr. MGR Chennai Central to Palakkad | Special train Palakkad to Dr. MGR Chennai Central
Special train Dr. MGR Chennai Central to Palakkad | Special train Palakkad to Dr. MGR Chennai Central
Special train between Dr. MGR Chennai Central-Palakkad (Train no. 02651 / 02652) time table, route, frequency and fare
Train no. 02651 / 02652 Dr. MGR Chennai Central-Palakkad-Dr. MGR Chennai Central Daily Special Trains
With a composition of one AC First Class cum AC 2-Tier Coach, one AC 2-Tier Coaches, Two AC 3-Tier Coaches, Eleven Sleeper Class Coaches, one Second Class Chair Car, Four General Second Class Coaches, and Two Luggage cum Brake Vans, Train No. 02651 Dr. MGR Chennai Central-Palakkad Daily Special will leave Dr. MGR Chennai Central at 21.40 hrs to reach Palakkad at 10.10 hrs the next day. The first service from Dr. MGR Chennai Central will be on 08th December, 2025 until further advice.
Train No. 02652 Palakkad-Dr. MGR Chennai Central Daily Special will leave Palakkad at 15.35 hrs to reach Dr. MGR Chennai Central at 05.35 hrs the next day. The first service from Palghat will be on 09th December, 2025 to until further advice.
Stoppages in both the directions: Tiruvallur, Arakkonam, Katpadi, Jolarpettai, Salem, Namakkal, Mohanur, Karur, Dindugal, Oddanchathiram, Palani, Udumalaipettai, Pollachi and Palakkad Town.
Train No. 02651 Dr. MGR Chennai Central-Palakkad Daily Special will also stop at Gudiyatham.
Train No. 02652 Palakkad -Dr. MGR Chennai Central Daily Special will also stop at Rasipuram, Morappur and Perambur.
Revised Press release for special trains between Dr. Chennai Central – Palakkad
There are revisions in composition and timings regarding the special trains between Chennai Central-Palakkad.
It was mentioned that the trains will have a Second Class chair car, among other coaches. It will not be so. The trains will not have a Second Class chair car.
Regarding Timings, the timings of the Palakkad-Chennai Central special train has been revised for stations from Jolarpettai to Chennai Central. It was mentioned that the Palakkad-Chennai Central special train will leave Jolarpettai at 02.10 hrs. to reach Chennai Central at 05.35 hrs. As per revised timings, the Palakkad-Chennai Central special train will leave Jolarpettai at 00.30 hrs. to reach Chennai Central at 04.05 hrs.
Revised Media Release for ready reference
Daily Special Trains between Dr. MGR Chennai Central-Palakkad
Train No.02651 Chennai Central-Palakkad daily special train will leave Chennai Central at 21.40 hrs. every day to reach Palakkad at 10.10 hrs. the next day.
The first service from Chennai Central will be on 08th December, 2025.
Train No.02652 Palakkad-Chennai Central daily special train will leave Palakkad at 15.35 hrs. every day to reach Chennai Central at 04.05 hrs. the next day.
The first service from Palakkad will be on 09th December, 2025.
Composition: AC First Class-cum-AC 2-tier-1, AC 2-tier-1, AC 3-tier-2, Sleeper Class-11, General Second Class-4 & Luggage-cum-brake van-2 coaches.
Stoppages and Timings:
Train No.02651 Dr. MGR Chennai Central-Palakkad daily special train:
Tiruvallur-22.18 / 22.20 hrs.; Arakkonam-22.43 / 22.45 hrs.; Katpadi-23.38 / 23.40 hrs.; Gudiyatham-00.03 / 00.05 hrs.; Jolarpettai-00.53 / 00.55 hrs.; Salem-02.35 / 02.40 hrs.; Namakkal-03.39 / 03.40 hrs.; Mohanur-03.59 / 04.00 hrs.; Karur-04.23 / 04.25 hrs.; Dindigul-06.05 / 06.15 hrs.; Oddanchathiram-06.43 / 06.45 hrs.; Palani-07.20 / 07.25 hrs.; Udumalaipettai-08.03 / 08.05 hrs.; Pollachi-08.47 / 08.50 hrs.; Palakkad Town-09.38 / 09.40 hrs.
Train No.02652 Palakkad-Dr. MGR Chennai Central daily special train:
Palakkad Town-15.45 / 15.47 hrs.; Pollachi-16.37 / 16.40 hrs.; Udumalaipettai-17.08 / 17.10 hrs.; Palani-17.55 / 18.00 hrs.; Oddanchathiram-18.23 / 18.25 hrs.; Dindigul-19.40 / 19.50 hrs.; Karur-21.03 / 21.05 hrs.; Mohanur-21.24 / 21.25 hrs.; Namakkal-21.41 / 21.42 hrs.; Rasipuram-22.04 / 22.05 hrs.; Salem-22.35 / 22.40 hrs.; Morappur-23.28 / 23.30 hrs.; Jolarpettai-00.28 / 00.30 hrs.; Katpadi-01.38 / 01.40 hrs.; Arakkonam-02.28 / 02.30 hrs.; Tiruvallur-02.53 / 02.55 hrs.; Perambur-03.28 / 03.30 hrs.; Chennai Central-04.05 hrs.
Reservations for the above special trains will open at 08.00 hrs on 02.12.2025.
Here’s the current status of special trains (if any) between Dr. M.G.R. Chennai Central (MAS) and Palakkad Junction (PGT), along with the regular scheduled services:
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🚆 Special Trains (MAS ↔ Palakkad)
- A daily special train (Train No. 02651) was introduced in December 2020, departing Chennai Central at 21:40 and arriving at Palakkad Junction around 09:10–10:10 the next morning. It operated as a temporary reserved-fare special but has since been discontinued.
🚄 Regular Service: MGR Chennai Central – Palakkad Superfast Express (22651 / 22652)
This is now the primary service on the route:
- ➤ Train 22651 (MAS → PGT)
- Departs Chennai Central at ~21:40, arrives at Palakkad Junction at ~09:15 the following day.
- Covers approximately 672 km in about 11 h 35 m. Operates daily.
- ➤ Train 22652 (PGT → MAS)
- Makes the return journey, departing Palakkad around 16:10, arriving at Chennai Central by ~04:05 next morning.
- Train features:
- Classes offered: AC First, AC 2‑Tier, AC 3‑Tier, Sleeper, Second Sitting, Unreserved.
- Type: Superfast Express, hauled by WAP‑4 with ICF-CBC coaches.
- Booking links, coach layouts, and up-to-date PNR info are available via Indian Railways or ticketing platforms.
📋 Summary Table
| Service Type | Train No. | Direction | Departure (MAS) | Arrival (PGT) | Duration | Frequency | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Special (2025 only) | 02651 / 02652 | MAS ↔ Palakkad | 21:40 | ~09:10 next day | ~11h 30m | Daily (2025) | AC & Sleeper options |
| Regular Superfast Express | 22651 / 22652 | MAS ↔ Palakkad | ~21:40 | ~09:15 next day | ~11h 35m | Daily | 1A, 2A, 3A, SL, 2S, Gen. |
✅ Recommendations
- No special trains currently operate on this route—those from late 2025 (Train 02651/02652) are discontinued.
- For travel between Chennai Central and Palakkad, Train 22651/22652 Superfast Express is your reliable daily option.
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