This train connects Chennai Egmore and Mannargudi via Villupuram, Mayiladuthurai and Thiruvarur in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.

Indian Railways had taken this decision due to some technical reasons caused by this train.

But people from Kumbakonam, Thanjavur, started opposing railways decision.

[2] After Sept 16 2023, There is an additional stoppage given by Indian Railways at Koradacheri on both directions.

The technical reasons railways quoted are: This train is being operated via the main line and hauled by an electric locomotive from Chennai Egmore to Mannargudi.