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.