Rameswaram to Chennai Special Train Today: Check Timings, Stops and Coach Details

Southern Railway has announced a special one-way express train from Rameswaram to Chennai Egmore to manage the additional passenger rush during the Saraswathi Pooja and Ayudha Pooja holidays. According to a Daily Thanthi report published on October 17, 2026, the special train will depart Rameswaram at 9:45 AM and arrive at Chennai Egmore at 9:30 PM.

Rameswaram–Chennai Special Train Timings

Train number: 06035

Departure: Rameswaram at 9:45 AM

Arrival: Chennai Egmore at 9:30 PM

Journey duration: Approximately 11 hours 45 minutes

Travel date: October 17, 2026

The train will also stop at Tiruchy, reaching at 2:15 PM and departing at 2:20 PM.

Important Stoppages

The special train will stop at the following railway stations:

- Ramanathapuram

- Paramakudi

- Manamadurai

- Sivaganga

- Devakottai Road

- Karaikkudi

- Pudukkottai

- Tiruchy

- Srirangam

- Ariyalur

- Vriddhachalam

- Villupuram

- Chengalpattu

- Tambaram

Special Train Coach Details

The train will have 22 coaches, including two AC first-class coaches, three AC two-tier coaches, nine AC three-tier coaches, four sleeper-class coaches, one second-class general coach and a combined second-class differently abled and luggage coach.

Passengers are advised to check ticket availability, boarding details and updated train information through official railway channels before travelling.

The special service is intended to help passengers returning to Chennai after the extended festival holidays.