EXTENSION OF SERVICES OF SPECIAL TRAINS
The period of services of special trains running between Hubli – Chennai Central bi-weekly special trains are extended as detailed below.
Bi-weekly Special trains between Hubli – Chennai Central:
Train No.07324 Hubli – Chennai Central bi-weekly special train will leave Hubli at 20.20 hrs. on Mondays & Wednesdays from 05.10.2025 to 30.11.2025 and reach Chennai Central at 11.10 hrs. the next day.
Train No.07323 Chennai Central – Hubli bi-weekly special train will leave Chennai Central at 13.45 hrs. on Tuesdays & Thursdays from 06.10.2025 to 01.12.2025 and reach Hubli at 05.25 hrs. the next day.
Composition of the trains: AC 2-tier – 1, AC 3-tier – 1, Sleeper Class – 6, General Second Class – 6 & Luggage-cum-brake van coaches – 2.
The trains will stop at Gadag, Koppal, Hospet, Tornagallu, Bellary, Guntakal, Gooty, Tadipatri, Muddanuru, Yerraguntala, Cuddapah, Nandalur, Rajampet, Koduru, Renigunta and Arakkonam.Train No.07324 will stop at Perambur also.
Advance reservation for Train No.07323 Chennai Central – Hubli will commence on 30.09.2025.
I couldn’t find any official announcement from Southern Railway detailing bi-weekly special trains between Hubli and Chennai Central. However, based on reliable railway listings and timetables, here’s what the current picture looks like:
Contents
What’s Actually Operating on Hubli–Chennai Central Route
1. Weekly Superfast Express
- Train Nos: 22697 / 22698 — Hubli Junction (UBL) ↔ MGR Chennai Central (MAS)
- Frequency: Once a week in each direction.
- Runs under the South Western Railway (SWR) zone.
2. Special Mail/Express Services
- Train No. 07333 — Hubballi Jn to Chennai Central Special
- Departing at 21:25 from Hubballi and arriving around 11:10 the next day.
- These are typically special fare trains, with schedules based on system availability rather than fixed, routine timing.
Summary Table
| Train Number | Route | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| 22697/22698 | Hubli Junction ↔ MGR Chennai Central | Weekly (1X/week) |
| 07333 | Hubballi Jn → MGR Chennai Central (Special Fare) | Special service (varies) |
Why the “Bi-Weekly” Term May Be Misleading
- No official designation of a bi-weekly special or regular service has been published by Southern Railway to date.
- The exceptions are special fare trains, like the one mentioned above, which may run temporarily during high demand—not on a fixed bi-weekly schedule.
- It’s always good to check with NTES, IRCTC, or station inquiry before planning, as special services often get added dynamically.
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