Diwali Special Trains 2026: Chennai to Kanyakumari and Tenkasi – Check Dates and Timings

Southern Railway has announced special trains between Chennai, Kanyakumari and Tenkasi to manage the additional passenger traffic during the Diwali festive season. These special services will help passengers travelling from Chennai to southern Tamil Nadu.

The advance reservation for these special trains will begin on November 3, 2026.

Chennai to Kanyakumari Special Train

A special train will operate from Chennai Egmore to Kanyakumari on November 5, 2026.

- Departure Date: November 5, 2026

- Departure Station: Chennai Egmore

- Departure Time: 11:50 PM

- Destination: Kanyakumari

Tambaram to Tenkasi Special Train

A special train will operate from Tambaram to Tenkasi on November 7, 2026.

- Departure Date: November 7, 2026

- Departure Station: Tambaram

- Departure Time: 5:00 AM

- Destination: Tenkasi

Kanyakumari to Chennai Egmore Special Train

A return special train will operate from Kanyakumari to Chennai Egmore on November 9, 2026.

- Departure Date: November 9, 2026

- Departure Station: Kanyakumari

- Departure Time: 11:20 PM

- Destination: Chennai Egmore

Sengottai to Tambaram Special Train

Another special train will operate from Sengottai to Tambaram on November 9, 2026.

- Departure Date: November 9, 2026

- Departure Station: Sengottai

- Departure Time: 3:00 PM

- Destination: Tambaram

Diwali Special Train Ticket Booking Date

Advance reservations for the announced Diwali special trains will begin on November 3, 2026. Passengers planning to travel during the festive period can book their tickets through the official railway reservation channels.

Travellers are advised to check the latest train schedules and availability before starting their journey.