The South Central Railway has introduced a new weekly special train to help devotees visit three major pilgrimage sites in one trip. This service connects Hyderabad’s Cherlapally station to Tiruchirappalli, with key stops at Tirupati, Arunachalam, and Srirangam. The train services started on July 7, 2026.
What are the timings and route of the new special train?
Train number 17077 will depart from Cherlapally every Tuesday at 5:20 PM. It reaches Tirupati at 8:50 AM the next day, followed by Tiruvannamalai (Arunachalam) at 1:20 PM and Srirangam at 4:30 PM, finally arriving at Tiruchirappalli at 6:45 PM. The return train 17078 departs Tiruchirappalli every Wednesday at 9:30 PM and reaches Cherlapally at 10:20 PM the next day.
What is the coach composition and seating capacity?
The special train consists of 22 coaches to accommodate a large number of pilgrims. The breakdown of the coaches is as follows:
| Coach Type | Number of Coaches |
|---|---|
| Second AC | 3 |
| Third AC | 5 |
| Sleeper Class | 10 |
| General Second Class | 4 |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Which stations does the Hyderabad to Tiruchirappalli special train stop at?
The train stops at Tirupati, Tiruvannamalai (Arunachalam), and Srirangam before reaching its final destination, Tiruchirappalli.
On which days does the train operate from Cherlapally?
Train number 17077 departs from Cherlapally every Tuesday at 5:20 PM.