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Southern Railway announces Chennai-Trichy MEMU specials
Southern Railway has announced unreserved Mainline Electric Unit (MEMU) special trains between Chennai Egmore and Tiruchchirappalli in Tamil Nadu this October 2026. Train No. 06193 will depart Chennai Egmore at 7 pm on 17 October and arrive at Tiruchchirappalli at 4:45 am on 18 October. Train No. 06194 will leave Tiruchchirappalli at 10:45 pm on 20 October and reach Chennai Egmore at 6:50 am on 21 October.
Both services will run with 12-car MEMU formations and stop at stations including Tambaram, Villupuram, Chengalpattu, Kumbakonam, Chidambaram, Mayiladuthurai and Thanjavur. Passengers do not need reserved seats to travel. The trains operate on specific dates only and are not daily services.
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The announcement adds two overnight MEMU services on the Chennai-Trichy route, offering an unreserved option for passengers who avoid premium fares or last-minute bookings. The trains stop at 15 stations each, covering smaller towns often bypassed by express trains. Travelers must note the specific operating dates: 17 October for the southbound service and 20 October for the northbound, as the specials do not run daily. Southern Railway has provided the full timetable, which passengers should check before planning journeys.
Source: financialexpress.com
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