To accommodate the increased demand during the Pooja Festival, special train services have been introduced in the Chennai Central - Karaikkudi and Nagercoil - Chennai Egmore sectors. The details of these special train services are as follows:
1. Dr MGR Chennai Central - Karaikkudi Festival Special Fare Special (Train No. 06039/06040):
- Departure: Train No. 06039 will leave Dr MGR Chennai Central at 23.30 hrs on 22nd October, 2023 (Sunday) and will arrive in Karaikkudi at 09.30 hrs the next day. (1 Service)
- Return: Train No. 06040 will leave Karaikkudi at 21.30 hrs on 23rd October, 2023 (Monday) and will reach Dr MGR Chennai Central at 09.00 hrs the following day. (1 Service)
2. Nagercoil - Chennai Egmore Superfast Festival Special Fare Special (Train No. 06046/06045):
- Departure: Train No. 06046 will depart from Nagercoil at 19.35 hrs on 24th October, 2023 (Tuesday) and will reach Chennai Egmore at 08.30 hrs the next day. (1 Service)
- Return: Train No. 06045 will leave Chennai Egmore at 10.30 hrs on 25th October, 2023 (Wednesday) and will reach Nagercoil at 23.30 hrs on the same day. (1 Service)
For more specific information on these special train services, including detailed schedules and stoppages, passengers are advised to check the official website. The special trains aim to provide convenient travel options for the Pooja Festival season.