New Train between Chennai Central and Palani

Southern Railway announces the New Express Train between Chennai Central and Palani

Train No	Train Name	Runs on	Departure	Arrival

16001	Chennai Central – Palani Express	Daily	21:00	22:00

16002	Palani - Chennai Central Express	Daily	07:30	08:30

Date of introduction : Will be notified later.

Train Route :
Chennai Central
Arakkonam
Katpadi
Jolarpettai
Salem
Namakkal
Rasipuram
Karur
Dindigul
Akkaraipatti
Oddanchatram
Chatrappatti
Palani
Train No.16002 will stop at Perambur in return direction.

Train Composition :
Air-Conditioned 2-Tier - 1
Air-Conditioned 3-Tier - 1
Sleeper Class - 7
General Second Class - 6
Second Class (General/Disabled Friendly)-cum-Luggage-cum-Brake Van - 2
Total - 17 Coaches

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