Southern Railway Announces Special Festival Trains for Pongal 2025
To accommodate the increased travel demand during the Pongal festival, Southern Railway has announced a series of special trains connecting key cities in Tamil Nadu. Below are the details:
1. Tirunelveli – Tambaram Weekly Festival Special (Train Nos. 06092/06091)
Tirunelveli to Tambaram (06092):
- Departure: 3:30 PM on January 12, 19, & 26 (Sundays)
- Arrival: 4:10 AM the next day
- Total Services: 3
- Tambaram to Tirunelveli (06091):
- Departure: 3:30 PM on January 13, 20, & 27 (Mondays)
- Arrival: 4:55 AM the next day
- Total Services: 3
2. Tambaram – Kanniyakumari Festival Special (Train Nos. 06093/06094)
Tambaram to Kanniyakumari (06093):
- Departure: 10:30 PM on January 13 (Monday)
- Arrival: 12:30 PM the next day
- Total Services: 1
- Kanniyakumari to Tambaram (06094):
- Departure: 3:30 AM on January 14 (Tuesday)
- Arrival: 6:15 AM the next day
- Total Services: 1
3. Chennai Central – Nagercoil Weekly Festival Special (Train Nos. 06089/06090)
Chennai Central to Nagercoil (06089):
- Departure: 11:30 PM on January 12 & 19 (Sundays)
- Arrival: 1:00 PM the next day
- Total Services: 2
- Nagercoil to Chennai Central (06090):
- Departure: 7:00 PM on January 13 & 20 (Mondays)
- Arrival: 9:30 AM the next day
- Total Services: 2
4. Ramanathapuram – Tambaram Bi-Weekly Festival Special (Train Nos. 06104/06103)
Ramanathapuram to Tambaram (06104):
- Departure: 3:30 PM on January 10, 12 & 17 (Friday, Sunday)
- Arrival: 3:30 AM the next day
- Total Services: 3
- Tambaram to Ramanathapuram (06103):
- Departure: 5:00 PM on January 11, 13 & 18 (Saturday, Monday)
- Arrival: 5:15 AM the next day
- Total Services: 3
Advance Reservations
Booking Opens: January 5, 2025, at 8:00 AM
Travelers can book their tickets through the Indian Railways website or designated reservation counters. Plan your travel early and enjoy the festive season without hassle!
