Tirunelveli-Chennai Vande Bharat Express now running with 16 coaches – Check schedule, timings, route, stoppages and more
Southern Railway has revealed an upgrade to the Tirunelveli–Chennai Egmore–Tirunelveli Vande Bharat Express.
Written by FE Online
January 19, 2025 11:47 IST
The train covers a distance of 653 km in 7 hours and 50 minutes, making it the fastest service on the route. (IE)
In a move aimed at enhancing passenger comfort and convenience, Southern Railway has announced a change in augmentation of the Tirunelveli–Chennai Egmore–Tirunelveli Vande Bharat Express (Train No. 20666/20665). Since January 15, the train has been operating with an upgraded 16-car composition, replacing the previous 8-car setup.
Earlier this month, the Thiruvananthapuram Central-Kasaragod-Thiruvananthapuram Central Vande Bharat Express (train number 20634/20633) was converted from 16 to 20 coaches. Additionally, the Vande Bharat Express operating between Tirunelveli and Chennai Egmore (train number 20666/20665) was upgraded from an 8-car to a 16-car composition.
Both of these semi-high-speed trains are managed by the Southern Railway (SR) zone.
The Tirunelveli-Chennai Egmore Vande Bharat Express now operates with a 16-car rake, consisting of 14 AC Chair Car coaches and 2 Executive Chair Car coaches.
Tirunelveli-Chennai Egmore Vande Bharat Express: Distance and travel time
The train covers a distance of 653 km in 7 hours and 50 minutes, making it the fastest service on the route. The train operates daily except on Tuesdays.
Tirunelveli-Chennai Egmore Vande Bharat Express: Route and stoppages
The train halts at Virudunagar Junction, Madurai Junction, Dindigul Junction, Tiruchchirapali, Villupuram Junction, and Tambaram during its journey.
Tirunelveli-Chennai Egmore Vande Bharat Express: Timings
Train 20666 departs from Tirunelveli Junction at 06:05 hrs and reaches Chennai Egmore at 13:55 hrs. Train 20665 departs from Chennai Egmore at 14:45 hrs and arrives at Tirunelveli Junction at 22:30 hrs.
Tirunelveli-Chennai Egmore Vande Bharat Express: Ticket Prices
The ticket prices for the Tirunelveli-Chennai Egmore Vande Bharat Express are as follows: AC Chair Car: Rs 1665 and Executive Chair Car: Rs 3055.
