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Southern Railway Revises Chennai-Podanur Special Train Composition

Southern Railway has announced a revision in the coach composition of Train No. 06028/06027 Podanur – Dr MGR Chennai Central – Podanur Special running on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. This strategic modification, starting from October 10, 2026, aims to offer more comfortable travel options for passengers. The update introduces an AC Three-Tier coach to the existing arrangement.

Special Train Route and Schedule Details

Here is the detailed comparison of the existing and revised coach compositions for the Podanur – Dr MGR Chennai Central special trains:

Train No. & NameFromToExisting CompositionRevised CompositionEffective Date
Train No. 06028/06027 Podanur – Dr MGR Chennai Central – Podanur SpecialPodanurDr MGR Chennai Central5 AC Chair Car, 10 Chair Car, 3 General Second Class, 2 Luggage/Brake Vans4 AC Chair Car, 1 AC Three Tier, 10 Chair Car, 3 General Second Class, 2 Luggage/Brake Vans10.10.2026

Route Halts, Timings, or Alternate Arrangements

  • Service Frequency: The special train operates tri-weekly, running every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
  • Key Modification: One AC Chair Car coach has been replaced with a more comfortable AC Three Tier (3A) coach to accommodate long-distance sleeper preferences.
  • Implementation Date: The revised composition will be effective for both onward and return journeys starting from October 10, 2026. 
  • Unchanged Elements: There are no changes to the existing 10 Chair Car coaches, 3 General Second Class coaches, and 2 Luggage cum Brake Vans.

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