Chennai Egmore - Trichy Special Train Today: Timings and Stoppages

To manage the additional passenger rush during the Ayudha Pooja and Vijayadashami festive season, Southern Railway is operating an unreserved MEMU special train between Chennai Egmore and Tiruchirappalli on Tuesday, October 20, 2026.

According to the railway announcement, special train services have been arranged to help passengers travel conveniently and reduce crowding during the festive period. 

Chennai Egmore to Trichy Special Train Timings

The unreserved MEMU special train, numbered 06196, will depart from Chennai Egmore at 11:15 AM on Tuesday and reach Tiruchirappalli at 7:35 PM on the same day.

Train Details

Train Number: 06196

Route: Chennai Egmore to Tiruchirappalli

Departure: 11:15 AM

Arrival: 7:35 PM

Date: October 20, 2026

Train Type: Unreserved MEMU Special

Important Stoppages

The special train will stop at several stations along the route, including:

- Tambaram

- Chengalpattu

- Villupuram

- Tiruppadiripuliyur

- Parangipettai

- Chidambaram

- Sirkazhi

- Vaitheeswarankoil

- Mayiladuthurai

- Kumbakonam

- Papanasam

- Thanjavur

- Thiruverumbur

Special Train to Help Festival Travellers

The special service is intended to help passengers travelling between Chennai, the Cauvery delta region and Tiruchirappalli during the festive season.

As this is an unreserved special train, passengers should check the applicable ticketing arrangements before boarding. Travellers are advised to confirm the latest timings and stoppages with Southern Railway before starting their journey.