In an exciting development in railway transportation, the renowned Chennai-Bengaluru Shatabdi Express now has a scheduled stop at Jolarpet Railway Station from July 9th, 2 onwards. This move will benefit both local long-distance travellers.
Shatabdi Express at Jolarpettai
There had been a growing demand for a stop for the Shatabdi Express train at Jolarpettai. This is a major railway connectivity centre for people from Ambur, Pernambut, Tiruvallur, Gudiyatham, Vaniyambadi and Arakkonam as well.
Earlier they had to travel to Katpadi Junction to board this train. Now, people from these places can also access the services of this super-fast express train. The halt for Shatabdi Express at Jolarpettai was inaugurated by MLA- K Devaraji MLA and MP- C N Annadurai MP last Saturday.
The Shatabdi Express from Chennai to Bengaluru (12027) starts from MGR Chennai Central station at 5.25 pm (17.25) and reaches Jolarpettai at 8.14 pm (20.14). The halt here is just for one minute and the train departs the station at 8.15 pm (20.15). It reaches KSR Bengaluru Central Station at 10.05 pm (22.05).
On the return journey from Bengaluru to Chennai Shatabdi Express (12028), the departure from Bengaluru is scheduled for 6 am. The arrival at Jolarpettai is by 7.49 am. With a stoppage time of one minute, the train departs at 7.50 am. It reaches Chennai Central Station at 11.05 am.
Not only does the express train make a halt at Jolarpettai, passengers can even order food to be delivered at this station. You can order food online, if you want and get it delivered at your seat number.
Jolarpettai Junction Railway Station
Jolarpettai Junction Railway Station, in Tirupattur district of Tamil Nadu. This is a major halt station for trains from various cities. From here the trains go to Bengaluru, Salem etc. The station comes under the Chennai Division of the South Central Railway.
This is a busy railway station that operates almost 190 trains per day. The trains mostly pass through the station and a good number of trains make a halt, have their destination here, or start from Jolarpettai Junction.
Jolarpettai Railway Station is 214 km from Chennai and 135 km from Bengaluru Railway Station. Trains from Jolarpettai operate to Bengaluru, Chennai, Salem, etc and to other cities in Kerala and Andhra Pradesh as well.
The major trains that operate through this station include Nagercoil Express, Sabari Express, West Coast Express, Shatabdi Express, Guwahati Express, Chalukya Express, Puducherry Express, etc.
Adding the Chennai-Bengaluru Shatabdi Express to this list has improved the overall connectivity of passengers in this part of the state. It will also help improve the economy, trade, and tourism of the area.
Moreover, Jolarpettai station is close to Yelagiri hill station so tourists can also travel here comfortably and enjoy their vacation. Yelagiri has some interesting places to visit such as Jalagamparai Waterfalls, Jalagandeeswarar Temple, Nature Park, Punganoor Lake Park, Swamimalai Hills, etc.
Chennai-Bengaluru Shatabdi Express
Until the Vande Bharat Express started its operations, it was the Shatabdi Express which was the fastest in India. Shatabdi Express is the name given to the fastest train and such trains are fully air-conditioned and operate on various routes across India. The Chennai to Bengaluru Shatabdi Express started its operations on October 12th 2005.
Shatabdi Express on this route operates 6 days a week, except Tuesday. There are 11 chair car coaches and one executive coach on this train along with 2 luggage compartments. The train provides food for the passengers.
The train covers a total distance of 350 km in just 5 hours. It travels at a maximum speed of 130 km/hr, although it is capable of travelling at 160 km/hr. There are only three halts for this train, other than the starting and destination stations. The five stations are Chennai Central Station, Katpadi Junction, Jolarpettai Junction, and KSR Bengaluru City Junction.
The Chennai-Bengaluru Shatabdi Express is one of the three express trains in Tamil Nadu. The other two operate from Chennai to Coimbatore and Mysore. All of these are day trains that reach their destinations within a few hours and many of them will return on the same day as well.
How to Book Tickets on Chennai-Bengaluru Shatabdi Express?
Booking tickets for the Shatabdi Express trains between Chennai and Bengaluru can be done online via various portals. Both IRCTC and the redRail portals are convenient for booking. Mobile apps are also available for both these portals to make the process easier and time-saving.
Oftentimes, people fail to procure train tickets while they process their payment mode. Using the apps for IRCTC or redRail will save time and increase the chances of successfully securing the tickets. IRCTC has an individual app and the redRail facility is available within the redBus mobile app.
Since this is a popular train, it may be difficult to get tickets. The only way to get them is an earlier booking which you can now do up to 4 months before the travel date. If your journey is impulsive, you can find Tatkal tickets as well. Remember that the booking of Tatkal tickets for Shatabdi Express starts at 10a since it is an AC train.
If you seek tickets on this train from Jolarpettai, you need to book the tickets at the earliest. The rush would be more here since this is a new halt.
Conclusion
This scheduled stop for the Chennai-Bengaluru Shatabdi Express at Jolarpettai Junction Railway Station is a milestone for the southern railway. It will improve the travel experiences of the passengers going to and starting from this station. Since Jolarpettai is a major connecting station to many other cities, having a stop for Shatabdi Express will benefit those long-distance travellers. This latest move is expected to make connectivity to and from Jolarpettai seamless and more efficient.
So, if you are planning to travel by Shatabdi express between Chennai-Bengaluru, you can book your train tickets online with redRail. You can eith visit the website or download the redRail app.