UDAY Special Train between Coimbatore – KSR Bangalore
UDAY Special Train between Coimbatore – KSR Bangalore (Train No.06154 / 06153) time table, route, frequency and fare
Train No.06154 / 06153 Coimbatore – KSR Bangalore – Coimbatore (6 Days a Week) Uday Special:
With the composition of Five- Second Class Chair Car, Five- Double Decker AC Chair Car and Two- Luggage cum Brake Vans, Train No.06154 Coimbatore – KSR Bangalore Special (6 Days a Week) will leave Coimbatore on all days except Wednesdays at 05.45 hrs on and from 10th April, 2025 and reach KSR Bangalore at 12.40 hrs, the same day until further advice
In return direction Train No. 06153 KSR Bangalore – Coimbatore Uday Special (6 Days a Week) will leave KSR Bangalore at 14.15 hrs on all days except Wednesdays on and from 10th April, 2025 and reach Coimbatore at 21.00 hrs, the same day until further advice
Train No. 06153 KSR Bangalore – Coimbatore Uday Special will have additional stoppage at Coimbatore North
The details of Timings and Stoppages of Train No. 06154 / 06153 Coimbatore-KSR Bangalore-Coimbatore (6 Days a Week) Uday Special are as follows:
| Train No.06154 Coimbatore-KSR Bangalore Spl | Stations | |
| 05.45 | (d) | Coimbatore |
| —- | — | Coimbatore North |
| 06.23 / 06.25 | (a / d) | Tirupur |
| 07.10 / 07.15 | (a / d) | Erode |
| 08.07 / 08.10 | (a / d) | Salem |
| 10.36 / 10.37 | (a / d) | Kuppam |
| 12.02 / 12.03 | (a / d) | Krishnarajapuram |
| 12.40 | (a) | KSR Bangalore |
| Stations | Train No.06153 -KSR Bangalore-Coimbatore Spl | |
| Coimbatore | (a) | 21.00 |
| Coimbatore North | (a / d) | 20.29 / 20.30 |
| Tirupur | (a / d) | 19.43 / 19.45 |
| Erode | (a / d) | 18.57 / 19.00 |
| Salem | (a / d) | 17.52 / 17.55 |
| Kuppam | (a / d) | 15.42 / 15.43 |
| Krishnarajapuram | (a / d) | 14.34 / 14.35 |
| KSR Bangalore | (d) | 14.15 |
Here’s the complete and up‑to‑date profile of the Coimbatore – KSR Bengaluru UDAY Express (Train Nos. 22666 / 22665):
Contents
🚄 Introduction & Overview
- The Uday Express, short for Utkrisht Double Decker Air‑Conditioned Yatri Express, was introduced on June 8, 2025, as the first double‑decker AC chair train connecting Coimbatore Junction (CBE) with KSR Bengaluru City (SBC)
- Operated by Southern Railway, this service is active and runs every day of the week (6–7 days, no rest day reported as of 2025)
🗺️ Route & Stops
- Distance: ~419–432 km
- Key halts (total stops = 6 or 7 depending on source):
Coimbatore Jn → Tiruppur → Erode → Salem → Tirupattur → Kuppam → Krishnarajapuram → Bengaluru City
🕒 Timetable & Journey Time
| Direction | Train No. | Departure from Source | Arrival at Destination | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coimbatore → Bengaluru City | 22666 | 05:45 AM | 12:40 PM | ~432 km | ~6 h 55 min |
| Bengaluru City → Coimbatore | 22665 | 14:15 PM | 21:05 PM | ~432 km | ~6 h 50 min |
- Train 22666 departs Coimbatore at 05:45, arrives Bengaluru at 12:40
- Train 22665 departs Bengaluru at 14:15, reaching Coimbatore around 21:00–21:05
🚌 Coach Composition & Facilities
- Coach makeup (as of March 2025 revision):
– 7 AC Double‑Decker Chair Cars (CC),
– 5 Non‑AC Chair Cars (2S),
– 1 Divyangjan‑friendly coach,
– 1 Luggage Brake/Generator coach = 14 coaches total - Amenities include on‑board catering, automatic vending machines, bio‑toilets, large windows, LED displays, seating for business travelers, air‑conditioning, and baggage racks
📋 Service Details & Notes
- Frequency: Runs daily (6–7 days/week). Some sources indicate no day off, including Wednesdays
- Average speed: ~62 km/h with a top permissible speed up to 110 km/h on some sections
- Distance variation: Sources cite ~419 km or ~432 km depending on actual route alignment.
- Shared rake arrangement includes summer to Chennai–Bengaluru double‑decker services
✅ Summary
- Train numbers: 22666 (CBE → SBC), 22665 (SBC → CBE)
- Operating daily throughout the week
- Coach classes: AC Chair Car and non‑AC Second Seating in double‑deck & single‑deck configuration
- Journey time: 6 h 45–55 min over ~419–432 km
- Route: Coimbatore → Tiruppur → Erode → Salem → Tirupattur → Kuppam → Krishnarajapuram → Bengaluru City
🧭 Additional Advice
- Book in advance via IRCTC; seating is reserved and popular, especially on weekends.
- Catering is available; station e‑catering points include Coimbatore, Erode, Salem, and Bengaluru.
- Flexible travel on fine days or short notice—return trains operate daily, making it suitable for day‑return travelers.
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