Southern Railway Announces Special Train Between Tambaram and Nagercoil for Deepavali 2026

Southern Railway has announced a special express train between Tambaram and Nagercoil to manage the expected passenger rush during the Deepavali festive season. The special service will travel through important Delta district railway stations, providing convenient connectivity between Chennai and southern Tamil Nadu.

Tambaram to Nagercoil Special Train: November 6

The Tambaram–Nagercoil Express Special (Train No. 06153) will depart from Tambaram at 11:55 PM on Friday, November 6, 2026, and arrive at Nagercoil at 3:30 PM on Saturday, November 7.

The service is intended to help passengers travelling to the Delta districts and southern parts of Tamil Nadu during the festive period.

Nagercoil to Tambaram Special Train: November 9

For passengers returning to Chennai after the festival, the Nagercoil–Tambaram Express Special (Train No. 06154) will depart from Nagercoil at 9:00 PM on Monday, November 9, and reach Tambaram at 11:30 AM the following day, Tuesday, November 10.

Passengers are advised to confirm the timetable and seat availability before travelling.

Important Stops Along the Route

The special train will operate via Chengalpattu and Villupuram, connecting several important railway stations across the Delta and southern districts.

Major stops mentioned in the announcement include:

Tiruppadiripuliyur, Chidambaram, Sirkazhi, Mayiladuthurai, Kumbakonam, Papanasam, Thanjavur, Tiruchirappalli, Dindigul, Madurai, Virudhunagar, Sattur, Kovilpatti, Tirunelveli, Valliyur, Nagercoil.

This route offers connectivity for passengers travelling between Chennai, the Delta districts and southern Tamil Nadu.

Coach Composition

The special train will have a combination of air-conditioned, sleeper and general coaches to accommodate different passenger requirements.

The announced coach composition is:

2 AC coaches: 2

3 AC coaches: 3

Sleeper Class coaches: 11

Unreserved General coaches: 4

The service is expected to provide an additional travel option during the festive rush.

How to Check Train Timings and Book Tickets

Passengers should check the latest schedule, stoppages and ticket availability through the official Indian Railways reservation system or the IRCTC website before making travel plans.

The special service is expected to benefit passengers travelling between Tambaram, the Delta districts and Nagercoil during the Deepavali period.