In light of the upcoming Velankanni Holy Arogya Mata Church Festival, the Southern Railway has announced a special train service between Tambaram and Velankanni. The train, with the number 06031, will commence its journey from Tambaram on September 5th at 10.30 pm and is scheduled to arrive at Velankanni at 5.45 am the following day.
The return journey will be on September 6th, as the train (No: 06032) departs from Velankanni at 8.50 am and is expected to reach Tambaram at 5 pm.
The route for this special train will take passengers through various key stations, including Chengalpattu, Villupuram, Cuddalore Port, Chidambaram, Sirkazhi, Mayiladuthurai, Tiruvarur, and Nagapattinam.
Ticket bookings for this special service will open on Wednesday, August 2nd, allowing passengers to secure their seats well in advance for the pilgrimage.