Diwali Special Trains 2026: Southern Railway Announces 2 Special Trains Between Tambaram and Nagercoil

Ahead of Diwali 2026, Southern Railway has announced two special trains between Tambaram and Nagercoil to accommodate passengers travelling to their hometowns for the festival. The special services are intended to provide additional travel options during the festive rush.

Tambaram to Nagercoil Special Train on November 6

The first special train will depart from Tambaram at 11:55 PM on November 6, 2026, and reach Nagercoil at 3:30 PM on November 7.

The train will operate via the following stations:

- Villupuram

- Mayiladuthurai

- Thanjavur

- Tiruchirappalli (Trichy)

- Madurai

- Tirunelveli

Passengers travelling to southern Tamil Nadu can use this service to reach their destinations during the Diwali festive period.

Nagercoil to Tambaram Special Train on November 9

The return special train will depart from Nagercoil at 9:00 PM on November 9, 2026, and arrive at Tambaram at 11:30 AM on November 10.

This service is expected to benefit passengers returning to Chennai after visiting their hometowns for the festival.

Diwali Travel Advisory for Passengers

Diwali is one of the busiest travel periods in Tamil Nadu, with many people travelling from Chennai to their native places. The additional special trains are expected to offer more travel options for passengers on the Tambaram–Nagercoil route.

Passengers are advised to check the train numbers, ticket availability, reservation details and any changes to the schedule through official Southern Railway announcements before planning their journey.