Ayudha Pooja Special Trains 2026: Unreserved MEMU Services Between Tambaram and Manamadurai

To accommodate the increased number of passengers travelling during the Ayudha Pooja holiday period, Southern Railway has announced special unreserved MEMU (Mainline Electric Multiple Unit) trains between Tambaram and Manamadurai. The services are intended to provide additional travel options for passengers heading to their hometowns and returning to Chennai.

Here are the train numbers, operating dates, departure and arrival times, and key station timings.

1. Tambaram to Manamadurai Special MEMU Train – 06159

This special service is intended for passengers travelling from Chennai towards southern Tamil Nadu.

Date of operation: October 17, 2026 (Saturday)

Departure: Tambaram at 11:55 PM

Arrival: Manamadurai at 11:00 AM on October 18, 2026 (Sunday)

2. Manamadurai to Tambaram Special MEMU Train – 06160

A return service will operate for passengers travelling back to Chennai after the festival holidays.

Date of operation: October 20, 2026 (Tuesday)

Departure: Manamadurai at 2:45 PM

Arrival: Tambaram at 11:45 PM on the same day

Important Railway Stations and Timings

The 12-coach MEMU special trains will stop at several major railway stations along the route. The reported arrival and departure timings are listed below.

Additional Travel Options During Ayudha Pooja

The special unreserved MEMU services are intended to help manage the additional passenger demand during the Ayudha Pooja holidays and provide an alternative to regular trains, which may experience heavy crowds.

Passengers planning to travel between Chennai and southern Tamil Nadu can consider these services. They should check the latest official Southern Railway timetable and service updates before departure, as train timings and operational details may change.