Special Trains Announced to Tirunelveli and Thoothukudi for Thaipusam Festival

In view of the Thaipusam festival, Indian Railways has announced the operation of special trains to Tirunelveli (Nellai) and Thoothukudi to accommodate the increased passenger demand.

A special train will operate between Chennai Egmore – Tirunelveli – Tambaram today and the day after tomorrow, providing additional travel options for devotees and passengers heading to southern Tamil Nadu.

Another special train will run between Tambaram – Thoothukudi – Chennai Beach tomorrow and the day after tomorrow to facilitate return travel during the festival period.

Additionally, to ease short-distance travel, an unreserved MEMU special train will be operated between Villupuram – Cuddalore Port – Virudhachalam on February 1, 2, and 3.

Railway authorities have advised passengers to plan their journeys in advance and make use of these special train services during the Thaipusam festival.