Pongal Train Ticket Booking 2027: Booking Opens Today for January 13 Travel

Train ticket reservations for passengers planning to travel to their hometowns ahead of the 2027 Pongal festival have started. Those planning to travel on January 13, 2027 can book their train tickets from November 14, 2026, according to the advance reservation schedule.

The reservation process opens at 8 AM each day. With Pongal being one of the major festivals celebrated across Tamil Nadu, a large number of people are expected to travel to their native places during the festival period.

Pongal Train Ticket Booking Dates

The advance reservation schedule has been planned according to the applicable railway booking window. The booking dates for travel before Pongal are as follows:

Passengers planning to travel on these dates can make their reservations from 8 AM on the respective booking dates.

60-Day Advance Train Booking Rule

Indian Railways follows an advance reservation system under which passengers can book tickets within the applicable advance booking period. This allows travellers to plan their journeys well ahead of major festivals such as Pongal.

Since Pongal 2027 falls on January 15, passengers travelling before the festival are booking their tickets in stages based on their respective journey dates.

Booking for Return Journey After Pongal

Passengers who plan to return to Chennai and other major cities after the Pongal holidays can also make advance reservations for their return journeys. The relevant booking dates are expected to fall on November 19 and November 20, depending on the travel date.

With passenger demand expected to increase during the Pongal holiday period, additional special trains and buses may also be announced to manage the travel rush.