Chennai Central–Podanur Special Trains on October 16 and 17: Southern Railway Announcement

Southern Railway has announced special express trains between Chennai Central and Podanur on October 16 and 17, 2026, to accommodate additional passenger traffic during the Durga Puja festival.

Chennai to Podanur Special Train

Special train No. 06023 will depart from Chennai Central at 11:55 PM on October 16 and arrive at Podanur at 9:15 AM on October 17.

Podanur to Chennai Special Train

In the return direction, special train No. 06024 will leave Podanur at 2 PM on October 17 and reach Chennai Central at 11:55 PM the same day.

Railway Stations Where Trains Will Stop

The special trains will stop at the following stations:

- Perambur

- Tiruvallur

- Arakkonam

- Katpadi

- Jolarpettai

- Salem

- Erode

- Tiruppur

Southern Railway has also announced additional special express train services between Chennai Central and Podanur on October 18 and 20.

Passengers are advised to check the latest schedule and ticket availability through the official IRCTC website before travelling.