Kandha Sashti 2026: Tiruchendur - Nellai Special Trains and Stoppages Announced

Special trains will be operated between Tiruchendur and Tirunelveli on November 15 for devotees attending the Kandha Sashti festival at the Tiruchendur Subramaniya Swamy Temple.

The Kandha Sashti festival is currently underway, with the important Soorasamharam event scheduled to take place on the evening of November 15. Lakhs of devotees are expected to gather in Tiruchendur to witness the event.

To facilitate the travel of devotees, Southern Railway will operate special unreserved trains between Tiruchendur and Tirunelveli on November 15.

Tirunelveli - Tiruchendur Special Train

Special train 06001 will depart from Tirunelveli Junction at 3:20 PM on November 15 and reach Tiruchendur at 5:00 PM.

The return special train 06002 will depart from Tiruchendur at 7:30 PM and reach Tirunelveli Junction at 8:50 PM.

Another special train, 06004, will depart from Tiruchendur at 9:30 PM and reach Tirunelveli Junction at 10:45 PM.

The fourth service, 06003, will depart from Tirunelveli Junction at 11:30 PM and reach Tiruchendur at 12:45 AM.

Special Train Stoppages

The special trains will stop at the following railway stations:

- Arumuganeri

- Nazareth

- Srivaikuntam

- Seidunganallur

- Palayamkottai

These special trains will operate with 10 general coaches and 2 luggage/parcel coaches.

Southern Railway announced the train timings and stoppage details through an official press release ahead of the Soorasamharam event.