In anticipation of the surge in passenger traffic during the upcoming Sabarimala festival, authorities have announced the operation of special trains in the Chennai Egmore - Kottayam sector.
The special trains, numbered 06117/06118, will provide essential transportation for devotees and travelers during the festive period. Train No. 06117, departing from Chennai Egmore at 22:45 hrs on specified Mondays, will reach Kottayam at 13:10 hrs the next day. In the return direction, Train No. 06118 will leave Kottayam at 19:00 hrs on specified Tuesdays, arriving at Chennai Egmore at 10:30 hrs the following day.
The coach composition includes 2 AC First Class cum AC Two Tier Coaches, 9 Sleeper Class Coaches, 5 General Second Class Coaches, and 2 Second Class Coaches (Divyangjan Friendly).