Special train Shalimar to Nagercoil | Special train Nagercoil to Shalimar
Special train between Shalimar-Nagercoil (Train No. 02660/ 02659) time table, route, frequency and fare
Train No. 02660/ Train No. 02659 Shalimar-Nagercoil-Shalimar Weekly Special
Train No. 02660 Shalimar-Nagercoil Weekly Special will leave Shalimar every Wednesday w.e.f 25.11.2025 at 23.50 hrs and will reach Nagercoil at 21.35 hrs on the third day.
In the opposite direction, Train No. 02659 Nagercoil-Shalimar Weekly Special will leave Nagercoil every Sunday w.e.f 22.11.2025 at 14.45 hrs and will arrive Shalimar at 11.55 hrs on the third day.
The Special train will have one AC 2 Tier, five AC 3 Tier, ten sleeper class and four general second class coaches.
This pair of train will stop at Santragachi, Kharagpur and Balasore in SER jurisdiction.
Here’s the most accurate and current information on train services between Shalimar (SHM), Kolkata and Nagercoil Junction (NCJ), including both special services and regular trains:
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🚂 Special Trains (0xxx Series):
There are no active special trains (0xxx series) running between Shalimar and Nagercoil in 2025. The historical special 02660/59 Shalimar–Nagercoil Express operated occasionally but is no longer in service.
🚄 Regular Long-Distance Train: Gurudev Superfast Express (12660/12659)
- 12660 (Shalimar → Nagercoil)
- Departs Shalimar at about 23:45 (daily on Wednesday), arrives Nagercoil at around 21:40 two days later.
- Covers ~2,583 km in approximately 45 h 55 m, with 43 intermediate stops.
- 12659 (Nagercoil → Shalimar)
- Departs Nagercoil around 14:45 on Sundays, arriving Shalimar ~13:50 two days later.
- This train runs with modern LHB coach composition (1 × 2A, 6 × 3A, 8 × SL, 4 × GS, plus divyangjan-friendly coach).
📋 Service Overview
| Train No. | Direction | Departure → Arrival | Duration | Frequency | Coach Types |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12660 | Shalimar → Nagercoil | ~23:45 → ~21:40 (Day 3) | ~45 h 55 m | Weekly (e.g. Wed) | 2A, 3A, SL, GS |
| 12659 | Nagercoil → Shalimar | ~14:45 → ~13:50 (Day 3) | ~46 h 10 m | Weekly (e.g. Sun) | Same as above |
- As of April–July 2025, the train switched to LHB rakes, improving ride quality and safety.
✅ Travel Recommendations
- For travel between Shalimar and Nagercoil, rely on the Gurudev Express (12660/59)—it’s the only confirmed train on this route as of mid‑2025.
- No seasonal or ad-hoc special fare trains (0xxx series) currently serve this corridor.
- Consider booking early to secure 2A or 3A reservations, as waiting lists typically build up quickly.
- Always check NTES or IRCTC for real-time running status, platform number, and coach position before travel.
ℹ️ Additional Notes
- Journey enhancements—like queue-free boarding access—are available via rake upgrades to LHB scheduled from June 29, 2025 onward.
- The train’s route crosses major states including West Bengal, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Kerala—major halts include Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada, Coimbatore, Ernakulam and Trivandrum.
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