Mannargudi - Tiruchchirappalli DEMU

Mannargudi – Tiruchchirappalli DEMU
Overview
Service typeDEMU
StatusActive
LocaleTamil Nadu
Current operatorSouthern Railway zone
RidershipPassenger/DEMU
Route
TerminiMannargudi (MQ)
Tiruchchirappalli Junction (TPJ)
Stops10
Distance travelled85 km (53 mi)
Average journey time2 hours 15 minutes
Service frequencyDaily
Train number76835 / 76836
Line usedMannargudi – Thiruvarur – Thanjavur – Tiruchchirappalli line
On-board services
ClassUnreserved
Disabled access
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsNo
Catering facilitiesNo
Observation facilitiesLarge windows in all carriages
Entertainment facilitiesNo
Baggage facilitiesBelow seats
Technical
Rolling stockDEMU rake
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
ElectrificationNo (Diesel operated)
Operating speed
  • 40 km/h (25 mph) (average)
  • 100 km/h (62 mph) (Maximum Permissible speed)
Rake maintenanceTiruchchirappalli Yard
Rake sharingNone

The Mannargudi – Tiruchchirappalli DEMU is a DEMU operated by the Southern Railway zone of Indian Railways.[1] This daily passenger service connects Mannargudi in Tiruvarur district with Tiruchchirappalli Junction via Needamangalam, Thiruvarur, and Thanjavur, serving commuters of the Cauvery delta region.[2]

Route and halts

The DEMU runs on the Mannargudi–Thanjavur line and the Thanjavur–Tiruchirappalli line.[3] The important halts of the train are:

Schedule

Mannargudi → Tiruchchirappalli

No Code Station Arrival Departure Halt Day Distance (km) Elevation (m) PF Zone
1 MQ Mannargudi 06:25 1 0 17 1 SR
2 NMJ Nidamangalam Jn 06:42 06:50 8m 1 13 27 1 SR
3 KYV Koyilvenni 06:55 06:56 1m 1 19 27 1 SR
4 AMT Ammapet 07:01 07:02 1m 1 23 31 1 SR
5 SMM Saliyamangalam 07:09 07:10 1m 1 29 42 1 SR
6 KXO Kudikadu 07:15 07:16 1m 1 32 40 1 SR
7 TJ Thanjavur Jn 07:30 07:33 3m 1 44 57 3 SR
8 ALK Alakkudi 07:44 07:45 1m 1 53 49 SR
9 BAL Budalur 07:52 07:53 1m 1 61 41 SR
10 AYN Aiyanapuram 07:59 08:00 1m 1 66 49 2 SR
11 SGM Solgampatti 08:06 08:07 1m 1 72 63 SR
12 TOM Tondamanpatti 08:13 08:14 1m 1 78 75 1 SR
13 TRB Tiruverumbur 08:21 08:22 1m 1 83 68 1 SR
14 MCJ Manjattidal 08:28 08:29 1m 1 88 68 SR
15 GOC Ponmalai 08:34 08:35 1m 1 91 58 SR
16 TPJ Tiruchchirappalli Jn 09:10 1 93 86 SR

Tiruchchirappalli → Mannargudi

No Code Station Arrival Departure Halt Day Distance (km) Elevation (m) PF Zone
1 TPJ Tiruchchirappalli Jn 18:55 1 0.0 86 SR
2 GOC Ponmalai 19:03 19:04 1m 1 3 58 SR
3 TRB Tiruverumbur 19:16 19:17 1m 1 10 68 SR
4 SGM Solgampatti 19:29 19:30 1m 1 21 63 SR
5 AYN Aiyanapuram 19:35 19:36 1m 1 28 49 SR
6 BAL Budalur 19:41 19:42 1m 1 32 41 SR
7 ALK Alakkudi 19:49 19:50 1m 1 40 49 SR
8 TJ Thanjavur Jn 19:59 20:02 3m 1 50 57 SR
9 KXO Kudikadu 20:12 20:13 1m 1 61 40 SR
10 SMM Saliyamangalam 20:18 20:19 1m 1 65 42 SR
11 AMT Ammapet 20:25 20:26 1m 1 70 31 SR
12 KYV Koyilvenni 20:31 20:32 1m 1 75 27 SR
13 NMJ Nidamangalam Jn 20:46 20:51 5m 1 80 27 SR
14 MQ Mannargudi 21:20 1 93 17 SR

Coach composition

The DEMU service usually consists of 8 coaches, with two Driving Motor Coaches (DMC) and six trailer coaches. Seating is in 2+3 layout with wide windows.

See also

References

  1. ^ Anand, Siddharth. "06827/Mannargudi - Tiruchchirappalli DEMU - Mannargudi to Tiruchchirappalli SR/Southern Zone - Railway Enquiry". indiarailinfo.com. Retrieved 20 August 2025.
  2. ^ "Indian Railways Train Enquiry, Insights & IRCTC eTicket booking - RailYatri". www.railyatri.in. Retrieved 20 August 2025.
  3. ^ "06827 MQ-TPJ DEMU EXP SPL Train Route". erail.in. Retrieved 20 August 2025.