Pongal Festival 2026: Special Trains Announced Between Coimbatore, Chennai & Podanur
To manage the heavy passenger rush during the Pongal festival, Southern Railway has announced multiple special train services connecting Coimbatore, Chennai, Podanur and Sengottai, ensuring smoother and comfortable travel for festival-goers.
Coimbatore - Chennai Pongal Special
Train No: 06034
Departure: Coimbatore - Jan 11 & 18 (Sunday) at 11:30 PM
Arrival: Chennai - Next day at 9:50 AM
Chennai - Coimbatore Pongal Special
Train No: 06033
Departure: Chennai Central - Jan 12 & 19 at 11:25 PM
Arrival: Coimbatore - Next day at 9:00 AM
Podanur - Chennai Special Trains
Podanur to Chennai
Train No: 06024
Departure: Jan 13 & 20 at 12:35 AM
Arrival: Same day at 10:30 AM
Chennai to Podanur
Train No: 06023
Departure: Jan 14 & 21 at 1:50 PM
Arrival: 11:15 PM
Sengottai - Podanur Pongal Special
Train No: 06026
Departure: Sengottai - Jan 14 at 8:45 PM
Arrival: Podanur - Next day at 7:30 PM
Major Stopping Stations
Tiruppur, Erode, Salem, Jolarpettai, Katpadi, Arakkonam, Tiruvallur, Perambur, Tenkasi, Rajapalayam, Srivilliputhur, Sivakasi, Virudhunagar, Madurai, Dindigul, Tiruchirappalli, Villupuram, Chengalpattu, Tambaram and Egmore.
