Deepavali Special Trains 2026: Southern Railway Announces Special Services Between Kerala and Delhi

Southern Railway has announced special express trains between Thiruvananthapuram North and Hazrat Nizamuddin to manage the additional passenger rush during the Deepavali festival season. The special services will provide additional travel options for passengers travelling between Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Delhi.

According to Southern Railway, bookings for these special trains will open at 8 AM on Friday, October 23, 2026.

Thiruvananthapuram North – Hazrat Nizamuddin Special Train

Train No. 06073 Thiruvananthapuram North – Hazrat Nizamuddin Express Special will operate on November 2, 9 and 16, 2026.

The train will depart from Thiruvananthapuram North at 2 PM and is scheduled to arrive at Hazrat Nizamuddin at 11:50 PM on the third day of its journey.

Important Train Details

Train Number: 06073

Route: Thiruvananthapuram North to Hazrat Nizamuddin

Departure: 2 PM

Operating Dates: November 2, 9 and 16, 2026

Arrival: 11:50 PM on the third day

Hazrat Nizamuddin – Thiruvananthapuram North Special Train

In the return direction, Train No. 06074 Hazrat Nizamuddin – Thiruvananthapuram North Express Special will operate on November 5, 12 and 19, 2026.

The train will depart from Hazrat Nizamuddin at 5:45 PM and is scheduled to reach Thiruvananthapuram North at 4:30 PM on the third day.

Important Return Train Details

Train Number: 06074

Route: Hazrat Nizamuddin to Thiruvananthapuram North

Departure: 5:45 PM

Operating Dates: November 5, 12 and 19, 2026

Arrival: 4:30 PM on the third day

Tamil Nadu Stations Covered by the Special Trains

The special trains will pass through Tamil Nadu, stopping at the following stations:

- Podanur

- Tirupur

- Erode

- Salem

- Jolarpettai

- Katpadi

These additional services are expected to help passengers travelling during the busy Deepavali holiday period.

Deepavali Special Train Booking

Bookings for the special train services will open at 8 AM on October 23, 2026, according to Southern Railway`s announcement.

Passengers are advised to check seat availability, detailed schedules, fares and other travel information through the official railway booking channels before planning their journeys.