Mannargudi–Tiruchchirappalli DEMU
 | |
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | DEMU |
| Status | Active |
| Locale | Tamil Nadu |
| Current operator | Southern Railway zone |
| Ridership | Passenger/DEMU |
| Route | |
| Termini | Mannargudi (MQ) Tiruchchirappalli Junction (TPJ) |
| Stops | 10 |
| Distance travelled | 85 km (53 mi) |
| Average journey time | 2 hours 15 minutes |
| Service frequency | Daily |
| Train number | 76835 / 76836 |
| Line used | Mannargudi – Thiruvarur – Thanjavur – Tiruchchirappalli line |
| On-board services | |
| Class | Unreserved |
| Disabled access |  |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | No |
| Catering facilities | No |
| Observation facilities | Large windows in all carriages |
| Entertainment facilities | No |
| Baggage facilities | Below seats |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | DEMU rake |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Electrification | No (Diesel operated) |
| Operating speed |
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| Rake maintenance | Tiruchchirappalli Yard |
| Rake sharing | None |
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–Tirucchhirappalli line.[3] The important halts of the train are:
- Mannargudi (MQ)
- Nidamangalam Junction (NMJ)
- Thanjavur Junction (TJ)
- Budalur (BAL)
- Tiruchchirappalli Junction (TPJ)
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
- ↑ Anand, Siddharth. "06827/Mannargudi - Tiruchchirappalli DEMU - Mannargudi to Tiruchchirappalli SR/Southern Zone - Railway Enquiry". indiarailinfo.com. Retrieved 20 August 2025.
- ↑ "Indian Railways Train Enquiry, Insights & IRCTC eTicket booking - RailYatri". www.railyatri.in. Retrieved 20 August 2025.
- ↑ "06827 MQ-TPJ DEMU EXP SPL Train Route". erail.in. Retrieved 20 August 2025.
External links
- 76835 Mannargudi–Tiruchchirappalli DEMU at India Rail Info
- 76836 Tiruchchirappalli–Mannargudi DEMU at India Rail Info