Southern Railways has announced a special one-way unreserved train service from Dr. MGR Chennai Central to Santragachi to manage the increased passenger rush. This initiative, set to begin on June 13, 2024, is aimed at ensuring a comfortable journey for travelers.

Train Details

  • Train No: 02842 Dr MGR Chennai Central – Santragachi One-Way Unreserved Special
  • Departure: Dr MGR Chennai Central at 06:45 hrs on June 13, 2024 (Thursday)
  • Arrival: Santragachi at 10:35 hrs the next day

Coach Composition

  • 19 General Second Class Coaches
  • 1 Second Class Coach (Divyangjan Friendly)
  • 1 Luggage cum Brake Van

Timings and Stoppages

June 13, 2024 (Thursday)

  • Dr MGR Chennai Central: Departs at 06:45 hrs
  • Sullurpeta: Arrives at 09:23 hrs, Departs at 09:25 hrs
  • Gudur: Arrives at 10:18 hrs, Departs at 10:20 hrs
  • Nellore: Arrives at 10:48 hrs, Departs at 10:50 hrs
  • Ongole: Arrives at 12:18 hrs, Departs at 12:20 hrs
  • Chirala: Arrives at 13:03 hrs, Departs at 13:05 hrs
  • Vijayawada: Arrives at 14:30 hrs, Departs at 14:40 hrs
  • Eluru: Arrives at 15:38 hrs, Departs at 15:40 hrs
  • Rajamundry: Arrives at 17:03 hrs, Departs at 17:05 hrs
  • Samalkot: Arrives at 17:48 hrs, Departs at 17:50 hrs
  • Anakapalle: Arrives at 19:13 hrs, Departs at 19:15 hrs
  • Duvvada: Arrives at 19:53 hrs, Departs at 19:55 hrs
  • Visakhapatnam: Arrives at 20:30 hrs, Departs at 20:50 hrs
  • Vizianagaram: Arrives at 21:40 hrs, Departs at 21:45 hrs
  • Srikakulam Road: Arrives at 22:38 hrs, Departs at 22:40 hrs
  • Palasa: Arrives at 23:48 hrs, Departs at 23:50 hrs

June 14, 2024 (Friday)

  • Sompeta: Arrives at 00:09 hrs, Departs at 00:10 hrs
  • Brahmapur: Arrives at 00:33 hrs, Departs at 00:35 hrs
  • Chatrapur: Arrives at 00:53 hrs, Departs at 00:55 hrs
  • Balugan: Arrives at 01:33 hrs, Departs at 01:35 hrs
  • Khurda Road: Arrives at 02:30 hrs, Departs at 02:40 hrs
  • Bhubaneswar: Arrives at 03:05 hrs, Departs at 03:10 hrs
  • Cuttack: Arrives at 03:30 hrs, Departs at 03:35 hrs
  • Jajpur K Road: Arrives at 04:38 hrs, Departs at 04:40 hrs
  • Bhadrak: Arrives at 06:01 hrs, Departs at 06:03 hrs
  • Balasore: Arrives at 06:43 hrs, Departs at 06:45 hrs
  • Kharagpur: Arrives at 08:35 hrs, Departs at 08:40 hrs
  • Santragachi: Arrives at 10:35 hrs

This special train service is designed to increase capacity and enhance the travel experience during peak times. The inclusion of a Divyangjan-friendly coach ensures accessibility for all passengers, including those with special needs.

For more details and updates, passengers are advised to visit the official Indian Railways website or contact their local railway station.