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Special train Jabalpur-Tirunelveli-Jabalpur

Jabalpur-Tirunelveli-Jabalpur Weekly Special Train (26 Services):

Train No. 01704 Jabalpur – Tirunelveli Weekly Special train will depart Jabalpur at 07.15 hrs on 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th January, 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th February, 5th, 12th, 19th & 26th March, 2025 (Thursdays) and arrive Secunderabad at 04.45 hrs on Saturday.

In the return direction, Train No. 01703 Tirunelveli – Jabalpur Weekly Special train will depart Tirunelveli at 16.00 hrs on 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th January, 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th February, 7th, 14th, 21st & 28th March, 2025 (Saturdays) and arrive Jabalpur at 15.50 hrs on Monday.

Enroute, these Weekly Special trains will stop at Narsinghpur, Gadarwara, Pipariya, Itarsi, Narkher, New Amravati, Wardha, Balharshah, Sirpur Kagaznagar, Ramagundam, Warangal, Khammam, Vijayawada, ongole, Nellore, Gudur, Renigunta, Tiruttani, Katpadi, Jolarpettai, Salem, Rasipuram, Namakkal, Karur, Tiruchchirappalli, Dindigul, Madurai, Virudunagar, Satur and Kovilpatti stations in both the directions.

These trains will have AC II Tier, AC III Tier, Sleeper Class and General Second Class Coaches.

Here’s the confirmed and most current information on the Jabalpur ↔ Tirunelveli Weekly Superfast Special Fare Train (Train Nos. 02194 / 02193) and other options you may consider:

🚂 Jabalpur ⇄ Tirunelveli Weekly Superfast Specials

Train No. 02194 – Jabalpur → Tirunelveli

  • Operates weekly, typically on Thursdays during the summer/festival season (historically April–September).
  • Typical departure: ~09:30 AM from Jabalpur; arrival ~04:45 AM at Tirunelveli two days later after a ~45 h journey (~2,394 km).
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  • Stops include: Itarsi, Nagpur, Vijayawada, Renigunta, Jolarpettai, Tiruchirappalli, Madurai, and others.

Train No. 02193 – Tirunelveli → Jabalpur

  • Return leg usually departs on the same weekly schedule from Tirunelveli, arriving back in Jabalpur after ~45 hours.
    Stop sequence in reverse matches all key junctions.
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📅 Operational Windows

  • Last confirmed seasonal operations were between May–September 2018, with Thursdays departures—no official evidence indicates continued runs in 2025.
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  • While west-central railway fans hope for recurrence, IRCTC or Railway Board announcements for 2025 have not listed them as active specials.

⚠️ Traveler Feedback & Reliability Notes

  • Reddit users caution that special fare trains often suffer from low on-track priority, frequent delays of 5–12+ hours, and use older coach sets.

    “Special trains are meant to be the last resort … 5‑7 hrs delay is very common… 10‑12 hrs at the extreme end.”

  • One reviewer noted: “Special trains… run late most of the time. You can’t plan anything on them.”

✅ Alternatives for Jabalpur ↔ Southern Tamil Nadu Travel

If the 02194/02193 isn’t running in 2025, consider:

  • Kashi Tamil Sangamam Express (16368)
    • Weekly service from Jabalpur → Tirunelveli (via Nagpur, Chennai), departs JBP ~03:00 hrs Monday, arrives Tirunelveli around 18:25 hrs next day (~39 h 15 m)
    • Regular train with faster average speed (~55 km/h) and attended delays less severe than specials
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  • Local or one-way express segments (e.g., Jabalpur → Madurai / Chennai, then connecting services toward Tirunelveli) may offer flexibility with better reliability.

📋 Quick Service Summary

Direction Train No. Day Departure Arrival Duration Status (2025)
Jabalpur → Tirunelveli 02194 Thu (weekly) ~09:30 AM ~04:45 AM (+2d) ~45 h Not confirmed in 2025
Tirunelveli → Jabalpur 02193 Thu (weekly) ~Tirunelveli am ~Jabalpur late ~45 h Not confirmed

🧭 Final Recommendation

  • If the 02194/02193 service is listed by IRCTC in the summer/festival window, you’re welcome to book. But be prepared for delays and limited onboard service.
  • For more reliable travel today, consider booking Kashi Tamil Sangamam Express (16368) or splitting travel through major hubs like Chennai or Madurai.
  • Use apps like NTES or WhereIsMyTrain to check current running status and performance of past trips before planning.

Let me know if you’d like current fare estimates, seat availability, or alternate route options with better punctuality on this corridor—I’d be glad to assist.

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