Vande Bharat special train to be operated from Chennai to Coimbatore
The Southern Railway has announced operation of Vande Bharat Weekly special train on Tuesdays between Chennai Central and Coimbatore, to cater to the extra rush of traffic, fulfilling the aspirations of the travelling public in the Western region for a pairing train.
As per the announcement, 10 services of the special train will be operated from November 28 to January 30, 2024, with its rake of eight coaches.
The special train (No. 06035) will depart at 7.10 a.m., have stoppages at Katpadi (arrival-departure) – 8.43 a.m./ 8.45 a.m., Jolarpettai – 9.53/ 9.55 a.m., Salem – 11.23/ 11.25 a.m., Erode – 12.15/ 12.20 p.m., Tiruppur – 1.03/1.05 p.m., and reach Coimbatore Junction at 2.15 p.m.
In the return direction, the train (No. 06036) will depart from Coimbatore at 3.05 p.m., have stoppages at Tiruppur – 3.43/ 3.45 p.m., Erode – 4.25/ 4.30 p.m., Salem – 5.18/ 5.20 p.m., Jolarpettai – 6.48/ 6.50 p.m., Katpadi – 7.48/ 7.50, and reach Chennai Central at 9.15 p.m., a press release issued by the Southern Railway said.