Special Trains between Indore-Kochuveli
Special Trains between Indore-Kochuveli
Holi Special Train between Indore-Kochuveli (Train No. 02645 / 02646) time table, route, frequency and fare
For the convenience of passengers, Western Railway has decided to run special train between Indore-Kochuveli-Indore (Train No. 02645 / 02646)
Train No. 02645 / 02646 Indore-Kochuveli (Weekly) Superfast Special (16 trips)
Train No. 02645 Indore – Kochuveli Special will depart from Indore at 16.50 hrs every Monday and will reach Kochuveli at 16.20 hrs, the third day. This train train will run from 8th February to 29th March, 2025.
Similarly, Train No. 02646 Kochuveli – Indore Special will depart from Kochuveli at 06.15 hrs every Saturday and will reach Indore at 05.05 hrs the third day. This train will run from 6th February to 27th March, 2025.
Enroute the train will halt at Dewas, Ujjain, Shujalpur, Bhopal, Itarsi, Ghoradongiri, Betul, Amla, Pandhurana, Nagpur, Sevagram, Chandrapur, Balharshah, Sirpur Kagaznagar, Belampalli, Mancheral, Ramgundam, Warangal, Khammam, Vijaywada, Tenali, Chirola, Ongole, Nellore, Gudur, MGR Chennai Central, Katpadi, Jalarpettai, Salem, Erode, Tiruppur, Coimbatore, Palghat, Ottappalam, Wadakancheri, Thrisur, Irinjalakuda, Chalackudi, Angamali, Aluva, Ernakulam Jn, Chertala, Alappuzha, Ambalappuzha, Haripad, Kanyakulam and Kollam stations in both directions.
Train No. 02645 will have an additional halt at Ernakulam Town, stations in both directions.
The train comprises of AC 2-Tier, AC 3-Tier, Sleeper Class and Second Class seating coaches.
Here’s the verified information on special train services operating between Indore Junction (INDB) and Kochuveli (TVCN) as of 2025:
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🚄 Indore–Kochuveli Special Services (Konkan Route via Western Railway)
Train Nos. 09332 / 09331 – Indore Junction ↔ Kochuveli Weekly Superfast Special
- Operation Status: Announced as recurring since February 2021 “until further advice” and confirmed active as of early 2025 by Konkan Railway updates
- 09332 (Indore → Kochuveli)
- Departs Indore Junction every Tuesday at ~21:40 IST, arrives Kochuveli (~TVCN) at ~18:00 on the third day (~44 h 20 m across ~2,288 km)
- 09331 (Kochuveli → Indore)
- Departs Kochuveli every Friday at ~11:15 AM, arrives at Indore ~04:40 AM on the third morning (~43–44 h)
- Halts: About 31 stops including Dewas, Ujjain, Nagda, Ratlam, Vadodara, Surat, Panvel, Madgaon, Mangalore, Ernakulam, Kollam, and others along the Konkan corridor
- Coach Composition: LHB rake with 1 AC‑II Tier, 5 AC‑III Tier, 8 Sleeper, 4 Second Seating, pantry car, and two generator cars
- Services: Includes onboard catering and e‑catering available
Note: Train was classified as COVID‑reserved rake, but running status displayed as active in April 2025 updates on official Konkan Railway website
��️ Adjunct: Ahilyanagari Superfast Express (22645 / 22646)
- Operates weekly between Indore → Kochuveli (Thiruvananthapuram North), classified as regular superfast express.
- Departs Indore every Monday at 16:45 and arrives Kochuveli around 15:40 on Wednesday (~47 h across ~2,645 km)
- Features 2A, 3A, 3A Economy, SL, and GN, with complementing e‑catering facilities
📋 Side‑by‑Side Summary
| Train No. | Route | Frequency | Duration | Distance | Classes & Amenities |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09332/31 | Indore ↔ Kochuveli (TVCN) | Weekly (Tue/Fri) | ~44 h (Ind.–TVN) | ~2,288 km | 1A, 2A, 3A, SL, 2S; pantry, catering |
| 22645/46 | Indore ↔ Thiruvananthapuram North (Kochuveli) | Weekly (Mon) | ~47 h | ~2,645 km | 2A, 3A, 3A economy, SL, GN; e‑catering |
⚠️ Operational Notes & Recommendations
- 09332/31 special receives lower operational priority compared to regular trains. Passenger reports indicate that special services may face delays of 6–12+ hours, especially during seasonal or monsoon disruption phases
- 22645/46 Ahilyanagari Express, though longer in distance, is a regular weekly train with higher scheduling priority and better punctuality.
✅ Traveler Tips
- Prefer 22645/46 Ahilyanagari Express for consistent weekly travel and better reliability.
- When booking 09332/31, plan for possible delays—especially around monsoon or holiday periods.
- Always check the scheduled running status using IRCTC, NTES or Konkan Railway announcements before travel.
- Live running updates via apps like RailYatri, Trainman, or IRCTC PNR status are essential for planning.
- Ready-to-order meals or base kitchen alternatives recommended, given occasional catering inconsistencies on special trains.
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