Mangaluru-Chennai Special Train: Indian Railways to Operate a Special Train during the Onam Season

To manage the heavy passenger rush during the Onam festival season, Indian Railways will run a weekly special train between Mangaluru Central and Chennai Egmore for a limited period.

Mangaluru-Chennai Special Train

According to Southern Railway's Palakkad Division, Train No. 06126 Mangaluru Central-Chennai Egmore Special Express will operate every Monday from July 13 to August 31. The train will leave Mangaluru Central at 4:00 p.m. and reach Chennai Egmore at 10:55 a.m. the following day, providing passengers with an additional travel option during the festive season.

In the return direction, Train No. 06125 Chennai Egmore-Mangaluru Central Special Express will run every Tuesday from July 14 to September 1. It will depart from Chennai Egmore at 2:00 p.m. and arrive at Mangaluru Central at 8:40 a.m. the next day.

Train Features

The special train will have a total of 22 coaches to accommodate more passengers. These include two AC 2-tier coaches, eight AC 3-tier coaches, six sleeper class coaches, four general second-class coaches, one luggage-cum-brake van, and one generator car. The additional coaches are expected to help ease the increased demand for train travel during the Onam holidays.

Important Stoppages

The train will stop at several important stations along the route. These commercial halts include Kasaragod, Kanhangad, Payyanur, Kannur, Thalassery, Vadakara, Kozhikode, Tirur, Shoranur Junction, Palakkad Junction, Podanur Junction, Tiruppur, Erode Junction, Salem Junction, Jolarpettai Junction, Katpadi Junction, Arakkonam Junction, and Perambur before reaching its final destination.

The introduction of this weekly special service will offer extra travel capacity, making it easier for passengers travelling between Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu during the busy Onam festival period. Passengers are advised to book their tickets early as demand is expected to be high.