Unreserved Exam Special Train Between Dr MGR Chennai Central – Coimbatore (Train No. 06101/06102)
Unreserved Exam Special Train Between Dr MGR Chennai Central – Coimbatore (Train No. 06101/06102) time table, route, frequency and fare
Southern Railway Special Trains for Exams Tomorrow and Day After i.e., 05-09-2025 & 06-09-2025
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As approved by Railway Board the following two pairs of Passenger Special Trains With Fully Unreserved Tickets will be run for the benefit of candidates appearing for the upcoming National Defence Academy (NDA) and Naval Academy (NA) exams.
Here’s the verified information on the Unreserved Exam Special between MGR Chennai Central and Coimbatore (Train Nos. 06101 / 06102), operated by Southern Railway in September 2025 for exam candidates:
Contents
🚆 Service Overview
- Train No. 06101: Coimbatore Junction (CBE) → MGR Chennai Central (MAS)
- Train No. 06102: MGR Chennai Central → Coimbatore Junction
- Purpose: Operated as fully unreserved exam-special services approved by the Railway Board for NDA/NA exam candidates, starting 5–6 September 2025.
- Coach Composition: 18 General Second Class coaches + 2 Luggage cum Brake Vans (no AC or reserved seating)
🕒 Schedule & Frequency
- 06101 departed Coimbatore on 5 September 2025 at 21:00 IST, arriving at MGR Chennai Central by 06:00 IST on 6 September 2025
- 06102 departed Chennai Central on 6 September 2025 at 21:00 IST, arriving Coimbatore by early hours of 7 September
- Frequency: Single round-trip service operated specifically on 5–6 September 2025, not a recurring or daily service
📍 Route & Halt Information
- Major halts included: Coimbatore North (CBF), Tiruppur (TUP), Erode Junction (ED), Salem (SA), Tirupattur (TPT), Jolarpettai (JTJ), Perambur (PER), and final arrival at Chennai Central (MAS)
- Estimated distance: ~390 km
- Journey time: approx. 7–8 hours, averaging ~50–60 km/h depending on stoppages and congestion
📋 Summary Table
| Train No. | Route | Dep (local) | Arr (local) | Journey Time | Frequency | Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06101 | Coimbatore → Chennai Central | 21:00 (05 Sep 2025) | ~06:00 (06 Sep 2025) | ~7–8 h | One-time exam special | Unreserved GS only |
| 06102 | Chennai Central → Coimbatore | 21:00 (06 Sep 2025) | Early hours (~7 Sep) | ~7–8 h | One-time exam special | Unreserved GS only |
✅ Additional Notes
- This service was specifically designed for examination-related travel, and only ran once as per announcement. It is not part of the regular timetable and does not operate presently (as of 2025)
- No advance reservation or unreserved ticket sale would be available now. Southern Railway currently operates regular intercity and express trains on the Chennai–Coimbatore sector (like Train Nos. 12679/12680) that serve this route with reserved classes
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