Summer special train Chennai to Tirunelveli – Summer special train Tambaram to Tirunelveli
Chennai-Tirunelveli and Tambaram-Tirunelveli
Southern Railway Summer Special Train 2025-In order to clear extra rush of passengers. Southern Railway will run Summer Special Trains Chennai to Tirunelveli and Tambaram to Tirunelveli Summer Special train as detailed
The following Summer specials train will be run to clear the extra rush of traffic.
Suvidha special trains between Chennai Egmore – Tirunelveli
Train No.82601 Chennai Egmore – Tirunelveli Suvidha special train will leave Chennai Egmore at 18.50 hrs. on 03rd & 24th April, 08th & 22nd May, 2025 and reach Tirunelveli at 07.00 hrs. the next day.
Train No.82602 Tirunelveli – Chennai Egmore Suvidha special train will leave Tirunelveli at 17.45 hrs. on 12th & 26th April, 03rd, 10th, 17th, 24th & 31st May, 2025 and reach Chennai Egmore at 05.35 hrs. the next day.
Composition: AC 2-tier – 1, AC 3-tier – 2, Sleeper Class – 13, & Luggage-cum-brake van – 2 coaches.
Stoppages: Tambaram, Chengalpattu, Villupuram, Vriddhachalam, Tiruchchirappalli, Dindigul, Madurai, Virudhunagar, Satur and Kovilpatti.
Special fare special from Tambaram to Tirunelveli
Train No.06035 Tambaram – Tirunelveli Special fare special train will leave Tambaram at 18.00 hrs. on 10th & 17th April, 01st, 15th & 29th May, 2025 and reach Tirunelveli at 10.00 hrs. the next day.
Composition: AC 2-tier – 1, AC 3-tier – 3, Sleeper Class – 10, General Second Class -6, & Luggage-cum-brake van – 2 coaches.
Stoppages: Chengalpattu, Villupuram, Vriddhachalam, Tiruchchirappalli, Pudukottai, Karaikudi, Sivaganga, Manamadurai, Arpukkottai, Virudhunagar, Sivakasi, Srivilliputhur, Rajapalayam, Pambakovil Sandy, Sankarankovil, Kadayanallur, Tenkasi, Pavurchutram, Kilakadayam, Ambasamudram, Kallidaikuruchi and Cheranmahadevi.
Advance reservations for the above special trains will open at 08.00 hrs on 14.03.2025
Here’s the latest on Summer Special trains between Chennai (or Tambaram) and Tirunelveli, including details for departures in mid‑2025:
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🚆 Summer Special: Tambaram → Tirunelveli
- Train No. 06021 – Tambaram–Tirunelveli Special Fare Summer Special
- Ran on Thursdays (e.g., April & May 2023), departing Tambaram at 21:00 and arriving Tirunelveli at ~09:00 the following morning
- Return: Train No. 06022 – Tirunelveli–Chennai Egmore Special Fare Summer Special
- Departed Tirunelveli at 13:00 (Fridays), reaching Chennai Egmore by ~03:20 AM next day .
- These operated only in 2025. No verified data indicates continued operation in 2025 or 2025.
🚆 Summer Special: Chennai Egmore → Tirunelveli
- Train No. 82601 – Chennai Egmore–Tirunelveli Summer Suvidha Special
- Ran weekly (usually Fridays) with departure from Chennai Egmore at ~18:50, arriving Tirunelveli at ~07:00 AM (~12 h 10 min journey). It stops at Tambaram, Chengalpattu, Villupuram, among others
- It appears only documented for earlier seasons; no record confirms operation into 2025.
✴️ Latest Confirmed Special: June 2025 One-Time Service
- Train No. 06089 – Chennai Egmore–Tirunelveli Superfast Special
- Departs Egmore at 21:55 on June 21, 2025 (Saturday)
- Arrives at Tirunelveli at ~08:45 AM next day (Sunday)
- Composition: AC & Sleeper coaches
- Return: Train No. 06090, leaves TEN at 21:40 on June 22, arriving Chennai ~08:15 AM on June 23
- Advance reservation opened June 18, 2025
- These are single-trip specials, not recurring weekly services.
🧭 Summary Table
| Direction | Train No. | Status / Year | Departure–Arrival | Duration | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tambaram → Tirunelveli | 06021 | Summer 2025 | 21:00 → ~09:00 | ~12 h | Weekly (Thurs) |
| Tirunelveli → Chennai Egmore | 06022 | Summer 2025 | 13:00 → ~03:20 | ~14 h 20 m | Weekly (Fri) |
| Chennai Egmore → Tirunelveli | 82601 | Suvidha Special | ~18:50 → ~07:00 | ~12 h 10 m | Weekly (Fri) |
| Chennai Egmore → Tirunelveli | 06089 | June 21, 2025 | 21:55 → ~08:45 next day | ~10 h 50 m | One‑time |
| Tirunelveli → Chennai Egmore | 06090 | June 22, 2025 | 21:40 → ~08:15 next day | ~10 h 35 m | One‑time |
ℹ️ Notes & Guidance
- As of August 2025, no regularly scheduled Summer Special trains between Chennai (or Tambaram) and Tirunelveli have been confirmed beyond the June 2025 single trips.
- If you’re considering travel, explore regular services, such as:
- Chennai Egmore → Tirunelveli: Chendur SF Express, Vande Bharat Express, Guruvayur Express, etc. (~7h–12h travel times)
- Seat availability and confirmation tend to be higher on weekly or one-time special services. Regular trains have daily frequency but can be in high demand.
Would you like help checking PNR availability, ticket booking on the June 2025 specials, or looking at fares and routes for regular trains between Chennai and Tirunelveli?