20494 Chandigarh - Madurai SF Express
Train Information
| Train number | 20494 |
|---|---|
| Train name | Chandigarh - Madurai SF Express |
| Train type | SUPERFAST |
| Source station | CHANDIGARH (CDG) |
| Departure | 08:05 · Day 1 |
| Destination station | MADURAI JN (MDU) |
| Arrival | 13:40 · Day 3 |
| Total distance | 3,083 km |
| Journey duration | 53 hours 35 minutes |
| Scheduled stations | 31 |
| Intermediate stops | 29 |
| Railway zone | Northern Railway (NR) |
| Division | Ambala (UMB) |
| Running days | Monday, Friday |
| Travel classes | 2A, 3A, 3E, SL, GEN |
Train 20494 Chandigarh - Madurai SF Express is a SUPERFAST type train operated by Indian Railways. It departs from CHANDIGARH at 8:05 AM. It arrives at its destination, MADURAI JN on Day 3 at 1:40 PM, covering a total distance of 3,083 km in 53 hours 35 minutes, with 29 intermediate scheduled stops.
Train 20494 Chandigarh - Madurai SF Express runs on Monday, Friday and offers travel classes 2A, 3A, 3E, SL, GEN. The train is operated by the Ambala division of the Northern Railway zone of Indian Railways.
Train Route and Timetable
| Stop | Station code | Station name | Journey day | Arrival | Departure | Halt | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CDG | CHANDIGARH | Day 1 | Source | 08:05 | 0 km | |
| 2 | UMB | AMBALA CANTT | Day 1 | 08:45 | 08:55 | 10 min | 45 km |
| 3 | YJUD | YAMUNANAGAR JAGADHRI | Day 1 | 09:35 | 09:40 | 5 min | 96 km |
| 4 | SRE | SAHARANPUR JN | Day 1 | 10:17 | 10:35 | 18 min | 126 km |
| 5 | MOZ | MUZAFFARNAGAR | Day 1 | 11:30 | 11:32 | 2 min | 184 km |
| 6 | MTC | MEERUT CITY | Day 1 | 12:13 | 12:15 | 2 min | 240 km |
| 7 | GZB | GHAZIABAD | Day 1 | 13:04 | 13:06 | 2 min | 287 km |
| 8 | NZM | HAZRAT NIZAMUDDIN JN | Day 1 | 14:00 | 14:15 | 15 min | 315 km |
| 9 | FDB | FARIDABAD | Day 1 | 14:32 | 14:34 | 2 min | 335 km |
| 10 | AGC | AGRA CANTT JN | Day 1 | 16:50 | 16:55 | 5 min | 501 km |
| 11 | GWL | GWALIOR JN | Day 1 | 19:40 | 19:42 | 2 min | 620 km |
| 12 | VGLJ | VIRANGANA LAKSHMIBAI JHANSI JN | Day 1 | 21:55 | 22:03 | 8 min | 718 km |
| 13 | BPL | BHOPAL JN | Day 2 | 02:10 | 02:20 | 10 min | 1,008 km |
| 14 | NGP | NAGPUR JN | Day 2 | 09:00 | 09:05 | 5 min | 1,395 km |
| 15 | SEGM | SEVAGRAM | Day 2 | 10:00 | 10:02 | 2 min | 1,471 km |
| 16 | CD | CHANDRAPUR | Day 2 | 11:37 | 11:39 | 2 min | 1,589 km |
| 17 | BPQ | BALHARSHAH | Day 2 | 13:00 | 13:05 | 5 min | 1,603 km |
| 18 | RDM | RAMGUNDAM | Day 2 | 14:52 | 14:53 | 1 min | 1,746 km |
| 19 | WL | WARANGAL | Day 2 | 16:09 | 16:10 | 1 min | 1,849 km |
| 20 | BZA | VIJAYAWADA JN | Day 2 | 20:30 | 20:40 | 10 min | 2,056 km |
| 21 | PER | PERAMBUR | Day 3 | 03:25 | 03:30 | 5 min | 2,486 km |
| 22 | AJJ | ARAKKONAM JN | Day 3 | 04:28 | 04:30 | 2 min | 2,548 km |
| 23 | KPD | KATPADI JN | Day 3 | 05:20 | 05:30 | 10 min | 2,609 km |
| 24 | AB | AMBUR | Day 3 | 06:08 | 06:10 | 2 min | 2,661 km |
| 25 | VN | VANIYAMBADI | Day 3 | 06:23 | 06:25 | 2 min | 2,678 km |
| 26 | JTJ | JOLARPETTAI JN | Day 3 | 07:15 | 07:20 | 5 min | 2,693 km |
| 27 | SA | SALEM JN | Day 3 | 08:57 | 09:00 | 3 min | 2,817 km |
| 28 | ED | ERODE JN | Day 3 | 10:00 | 10:10 | 10 min | 2,876 km |
| 29 | KRR | KARUR JN | Day 3 | 11:08 | 11:10 | 2 min | 2,941 km |
| 30 | DG | DINDIGUL JN | Day 3 | 12:12 | 12:15 | 3 min | 3,015 km |
| 31 | MDU | MADURAI JN | Day 3 | 13:40 | Destination | 3,083 km |
Train 20494 Chandigarh - Madurai SF Express starts its journey from CHANDIGARH and terminates at MADURAI JN. The scheduled station sequence is: CHANDIGARH, AMBALA CANTT, YAMUNANAGAR JAGADHRI, SAHARANPUR JN, MUZAFFARNAGAR, MEERUT CITY, GHAZIABAD, HAZRAT NIZAMUDDIN JN, FARIDABAD, AGRA CANTT JN, GWALIOR JN, VIRANGANA LAKSHMIBAI JHANSI JN, BHOPAL JN, NAGPUR JN, SEVAGRAM, CHANDRAPUR, BALHARSHAH, RAMGUNDAM, WARANGAL, VIJAYAWADA JN, PERAMBUR, ARAKKONAM JN, KATPADI JN, AMBUR, VANIYAMBADI, JOLARPETTAI JN, SALEM JN, ERODE JN, KARUR JN, DINDIGUL JN, MADURAI JN.
Coach Position and Composition
20494 Chandigarh - Madurai SF Express indicative coach position
Locomotive: ENG / LOCO (shown separately from coach numbering).
- Position 01SLRD
- Position 02GEN
- Position 03GEN
- Position 04S9
- Position 05S8
- Position 06S7
- Position 07S6
- Position 08S5
- Position 09S4
- Position 10S3
- Position 11S2
- Position 12S1
- Position 13PC
- Position 14B2
- Position 15B1
- Position 16M2
- Position 17M1
- Position 18A1
- Position 19GEN
- Position 20GEN
- Position 21EOG
| Coach position | Coach code |
|---|---|
| 01 | SLRD |
| 02 | GEN |
| 03 | GEN |
| 04 | S9 |
| 05 | S8 |
| 06 | S7 |
| 07 | S6 |
| 08 | S5 |
| 09 | S4 |
| 10 | S3 |
| 11 | S2 |
| 12 | S1 |
| 13 | PC |
| 14 | B2 |
| 15 | B1 |
| 16 | M2 |
| 17 | M1 |
| 18 | A1 |
| 19 | GEN |
| 20 | GEN |
| 21 | EOG |
Note: The coach position may change due to various circumstances.
Train Fare and Ticket Prices
Estimated class-wise fares for 20494 Chandigarh - Madurai SF Express in Indian Rupees (INR)
| Class | Available fare details |
|---|---|
| 2AAC 2 Tier |
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| 3AAC 3 Tier |
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| 3EAC 3 Economy |
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| SLSleeper |
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| GNGeneral |
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Actual booking prices may vary depending on the date of journey, availability, quota, applicable charges and railway updates. Verify the current fare through official Indian Railways booking channels before booking.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does this train depart from its originating station?
Train 20494 Chandigarh - Madurai SF Express departs from CHANDIGARH at 8:05 AM.
What is the final destination of this train?
Train 20494 Chandigarh - Madurai SF Express terminates at MADURAI JN (MDU).
What is the coach position of this train?
Train 20494 Chandigarh - Madurai SF Express has the following coach composition: ENG-SLRD-GEN-GEN-S9-S8-S7-S6-S5-S4-S3-S2-S1-PC-B2-B1-M2-M1-A1-GEN-GEN-EOG.
What is the total travel distance of this train?
Train 20494 Chandigarh - Madurai SF Express covers a total distance of 3,083 km.
On which days does this train operate?
Train 20494 Chandigarh - Madurai SF Express operates on Monday, Friday.
How many stations does this train stop at along its route?
Train 20494 Chandigarh - Madurai SF Express has 29 intermediate scheduled stops between its originating and terminating stations.
Which travel classes are available on this train?
Train 20494 Chandigarh - Madurai SF Express offers the following travel classes: 2A, 3A, 3E, SL, GEN.