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3 Special Summer Trains Announced from Chennai: Full Schedule and Timings

Posted on: 20/Apr/2026 10:52:43 AM - No. of views : (1372)

To manage the increased travel demand during the summer season, Southern Railway has announced three special trains, including services from Chennai to Kharagpur and Santragachi, for the convenience of passengers traveling to their hometowns.

Train Details:

1. Chennai Central – Kharagpur Special (06003 / 06004)

- Train (06003) departs Chennai Central on April 20 at 10:00 AM
- Reaches Kharagpur the next day at 4:00 PM
- Return train (06004) departs Kharagpur on April 21 at 7:00 PM
- Arrives at Erode on Thursday at 3:00 AM

2. Chennai Central – Santragachi Special (06005 / 06006)

- Train (06005) departs Chennai Central on April 22 at 11:00 AM
- Reaches Santragachi the next day at 6:30 PM
- Return train (06006) departs Santragachi on April 23 at 9:30 PM
- Arrives at Chennai Central on Saturday at 9:00 AM

3. Chennai Egmore – Kharagpur Special (06009 / 06010)

- Train (06009) departs Chennai Egmore on April 24 at 11:45 PM
- Reaches Kharagpur on Sunday at 8:00 AM
- Return train (06010) departs Kharagpur on April 26 at 12:00 PM
- Arrives at Chennai Beach the next day at 7:30 PM

Ticket Booking Details:

- Booking for Train 06003 / 06004 has already started
- Booking for other trains begins on April 20 at 8:00 AM

These special train services are expected to ease travel congestion during the summer holidays and provide better connectivity for passengers.