Indian Railways runs special Jodhpur-Chennai trains: Check dates

To clear the extra rush of passengers during the travel season, South Central Railway has announced special train services between Jodhpur and Chennai Beach. The special trains will operate on select dates in June and July 2026, providing additional travel options for passengers traveling between Rajasthan and Tamil Nadu.

Here is everything you need to know about the special train services, including operating dates, routes, major halts, and timings.

SPECIAL TRAIN NO. 04815: JODHPUR – CHENNAI BEACH

Train No. 04815 will run from Jodhpur to Chennai Beach on Saturdays.

OPERATING DATES

The train will commence its journey from Jodhpur on:

• June 27, 2026

• July 4, 2026

• July 11, 2026

• July 18, 2026

• July 25, 2026

A total of five trips have been scheduled.

DEPARTURE AND ARRIVAL TIMINGS

Departure from Jodhpur: 9:20 PM

Arrival at Chennai Beach: 8:00 PM on Monday

MAJOR HALTS ON THE ROUTE

The train will stop at several important stations, including:

• Merta Road

• Degana

• Makrana

• Kuchaman City

• Phulera

• Jaipur

• Durgapura

• Sawai Madhopur

• Kota region stations including Chhabra Gugor

• Guna

• Bina

• Bhopal

• Itarsi

• Nagpur

• Balharshah

• Sirpur Kaghaznagar

• Mancherial

• Warangal

• Khammam

• Vijayawada

• Bapatla

• Chirala

• Ongole

• Nellore

• Gudur

• Nayudupeta

SPECIAL TRAIN NO. 04816: MGR CHENNAI CENTRAL – JODHPUR

Train No. 04816 will operate from MGR Chennai Central to Jodhpur every Tuesday.

OPERATING DATES

The train will depart from Chennai Central on:

• June 30, 2026

• July 7, 2026

• July 14, 2026

• July 21, 2026

• July 28, 2026

• A total of five trips have been announced.

DEPARTURE AND ARRIVAL TIMINGS

Departure from MGR Chennai Central: 5:15 PM

Arrival at Jodhpur: 8:30 PM on Thursday

IMPORTANT STATIONS COVERED

Passengers traveling from Chennai to Rajasthan can board or deboard at major stations such as:

• Nayudupeta

• Gudur

• Nellore

• Ongole

• Chirala

• Bapatla

• Vijayawada

• Khammam

• Warangal

• Mancherial

• Sirpur Kaghaznagar

• Balharshah

• Nagpur

• Itarsi

• Bhopal

• Bina

• Guna

• Jaipur

• Phulera

• Kuchaman City

• Makrana

• Degana

• Merta Road

WHO WILL BENEFIT FROM THESE SPECIAL TRAINS?

These services are expected to benefit:

• Students traveling between North and South India

• Tourists visiting Rajasthan and Tamil Nadu

• Business travelers

• Families traveling during the summer and monsoon season

• Passengers who face difficulty finding confirmed tickets on regular trains

PASSENGERS ADVISED TO CHECK BOOKINGS

Indian Railways has advised passengers to check seat availability, train schedules, and reservation status through official railway booking platforms before planning their journey. Since these are special trains, demand may be high, especially during weekends and holiday periods.

The introduction of special trains between Jodhpur and Chennai is expected to provide much-needed relief to passengers facing heavy travel demand. With five trips scheduled in each direction and numerous halts across Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu, the service will improve connectivity between northern and southern India during the busy travel period.