Diwali Special Trains 2026: Southern Railway Announces Services to Kanyakumari, Tenkasi and Rameswaram

Southern Railway has announced special trains between Chennai, Kanyakumari, Tenkasi and Rameswaram to manage the increased passenger traffic during the Diwali festival. Advance reservations for the announced services will begin on November 3, 2026, at 8 am.

The special trains will operate on November 5, 7 and 9, providing additional travel options for passengers heading to southern Tamil Nadu for the festive season.

Chennai Egmore - Kanyakumari Special Train

Train No. 06151 will depart Chennai Egmore at 11.50 pm on November 5 and arrive at Kanyakumari at 3.15 pm the following day.

The return special train, No. 06152, will leave Kanyakumari at 11.20 pm on November 9 and reach Chennai Egmore at noon on November 10.

Tambaram - Tenkasi Special Train

Train No. 06049 will depart Tambaram at 5 am on November 7 and reach Tenkasi at 4.45 pm the same day.

The return service, Train No. 06050, will depart Sengottai at 3 pm on November 9 and arrive at Tambaram at 3.20 am on November 10.

These trains will stop at Chengalpattu, Melmaruvathur, Villupuram, Vriddhachalam, Ariyalur, Srirangam, Tiruchirappalli, Dindigul, Kodaikanal Road, Madurai, Virudhunagar, Sivakasi, Srivilliputhur, Rajapalayam, Sankarankovil and Kadayanallur, among other stations.

Rameswaram - Chennai Egmore Special Trains

Train No. 06104 will depart Rameswaram at 8.15 pm on November 5 and arrive at Chennai Egmore at 11 am the following day.

The return service, Train No. 06103, will depart Chennai Egmore at 12.30 am on November 7 and reach Rameswaram at 3.50 pm the same day.

The trains will stop at Mandapam, Ramanathapuram, Paramakudi, Manamadurai, Sivaganga, Karaikudi, Aranthangi, Peravurani, Pattukottai, Adirampattinam, Muthupet, Thiruthuraipoondi, Thiruvarur, Nagapattinam, Nagore, Karaikal, Mayiladuthurai, Sirkazhi, Chidambaram, Tirupadiripuliyur, Panruti, Villupuram, Chengalpattu and Tambaram.

Rameswaram - Tambaram Special Train

Train No. 06108 will operate as a one-way special train from Rameswaram to Tambaram on November 9.

The train will depart Rameswaram at 4.55 pm and arrive at Tambaram at 10 am on November 10.

The train will have one AC First Class coach, one AC 2-Tier coach, two AC 3-Tier coaches, 10 sleeper coaches, four general second-class coaches and two luggage-cum-brake vans.

How to Book Diwali Special Train Tickets

Reservations for the announced special trains will open on November 3 at 8 am. Passengers can book tickets through the official IRCTC website, mobile app or authorised railway reservation counters.

Travellers are advised to check train timings, availability and stoppages before departure.