Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Saturday will flag off (via video conference) the inaugural special train from Dr MGR Chennai Central to Bhagat Ki Kothi near Jodhpur in Rajasthan.

Railway Board approved the introduction of Train No. 20625/20626 Dr MGR Chennai Central – Bhagat Ki Kothi – Dr MGR Chennai Central Express (5 days a week), says a release.

The Inaugural special run of Train No. 02625 Dr MGR Chennai Central – Bhagat Ki Kothi will leave Dr MGR Chennai Central at 17.30 hrs on May 3 and reach Bhagat Ki Kothi at 12.30 hrs, the third day.

The coach composition will be: 2- AC two tier coaches, 4- AC three tier coaches, 4- AC three tier economy coaches, 6- sleeper class coaches, 4-general second class coaches, 1-second class coach (Divyangjan friendly) and one luggage-cum-brake van, the release said.

The train will stop at Sullurupeta, Gudur, Nellore, Ongole, Vijayawada, Khammam, Warangal, Balharshah, Chandrapur, Wardha, Dhamangaon, Badnera, Akola, Malkapur, Bhusaval, Jalgaon, Nandurbar, Udhna, Bharuch, Vadodara, Sabarmati, Mahesana, Bhildi, Raniwara, Marwar Bhinmal, Jalor, Samdari, Luni and Bhagat Ki Kothi, the release said.

Published on May 2, 2025