Pongal 2027 Train Tickets: January 12 Bookings for Southern District Trains Sold Out in 15 Minutes

Train tickets for January 12, 2027, ahead of the Pongal festival, were completely sold out within just 15 minutes. Southern district trains witnessed heavy demand as passengers rushed to reserve their seats for the festive journey to their hometowns.

Chennai: Train ticket bookings for the 2027 Pongal festival began on Saturday, November 14, with passengers competing to secure seats for travel to their hometowns. Tickets for several trains heading towards southern districts on January 12 were sold out within 15 minutes of bookings opening.

Pongal is one of Tamil Nadu`s major harvest festivals, and thousands of people working in Chennai and other cities travel to their native places to celebrate with their families. Train services remain a preferred option for long-distance travel, resulting in heavy demand during the festival season.

Pongal 2027 Train Ticket Booking Begins

Pongal will be celebrated on January 15, 2027, which falls on a Friday. Bhogi festival will be observed on January 14.

Under the 60-day advance reservation system, passengers can book train tickets two months before their intended journey date.

Bookings opened at 8 AM through the IRCTC website, mobile applications and railway reservation counters.

Passengers planning to travel before Bhogi and Pongal started booking tickets as soon as the reservation window opened. The demand was particularly high for trains connecting Chennai with southern Tamil Nadu districts.

January 12 Train Tickets Sold Out Within 15 Minutes

Passengers planning to travel on January 12 rushed to reserve their tickets on November 13, according to the advance booking schedule.

However, tickets on southern district-bound trains for January 12 were completely sold out within approximately 15 minutes after bookings opened.

The quick sell-out highlights the demand for railway services during the Pongal holiday period, when many people prefer to travel a day or two before the festival to avoid the last-minute rush.

Pongal 2027 Train Ticket Booking Dates

Passengers planning their Pongal journeys should follow the advance reservation schedule.

Passengers travelling on January 13 should book on November 14, while those planning to travel on January 14 can make reservations on November 15.

Similarly, passengers returning to their workplaces on January 18 and 19 can book their tickets on November 19 and 20, respectively.

How to Book Pongal Special Train Tickets

Passengers can reserve their seats through the following channels:

IRCTC Website: Visit https://www.irctc.co.in

IRCTC Mobile App: Use the official railway booking application.

Railway Reservation Counters: Book tickets directly at railway stations.

Online and counter reservations begin at 8 AM on the applicable booking date.

Heavy Demand Expected for Pongal Train Travel

With Pongal falling on January 15, 2027, significant passenger demand is expected on trains connecting Chennai and other major cities with southern Tamil Nadu.

Passengers are advised to check their booking dates in advance and reserve tickets as soon as the reservation window opens to improve their chances of securing seats.