To manage the additional passenger rush during the Ayudha Pooja and Vijayadashami festive season, Southern Railway is operating an unreserved MEMU special train between Chennai Egmore and Tiruchirappalli on Tuesday, October 20, 2026.
According to the railway announcement, special train services have been arranged to help passengers travel conveniently and reduce crowding during the festive period.
The unreserved MEMU special train, numbered 06196, will depart from Chennai Egmore at 11:15 AM on Tuesday and reach Tiruchirappalli at 7:35 PM on the same day.
Train Details
Train Number: 06196
Route: Chennai Egmore to Tiruchirappalli
Departure: 11:15 AM
Arrival: 7:35 PM
Date: October 20, 2026
Train Type: Unreserved MEMU Special
Important Stoppages
The special train will stop at several stations along the route, including:
- Tambaram
- Chengalpattu
- Villupuram
- Tiruppadiripuliyur
- Parangipettai
- Chidambaram
- Sirkazhi
- Vaitheeswarankoil
- Mayiladuthurai
- Kumbakonam
- Papanasam
- Thanjavur
- Thiruverumbur
Special Train to Help Festival Travellers
The special service is intended to help passengers travelling between Chennai, the Cauvery delta region and Tiruchirappalli during the festive season.
As this is an unreserved special train, passengers should check the applicable ticketing arrangements before boarding. Travellers are advised to confirm the latest timings and stoppages with Southern Railway before starting their journey.