Special Trains for Ayudha Pooja and Diwali Festivals - Advance Booking Details
To reduce festive rush during Ayudha Pooja and Diwali, Southern Railway has announced special train services
Chennai Central – Kanyakumari (Train Nos 06151 / 06152):
- Dr MGR Chennai Central – Kanyakumari Weekly Special (06151)
Dates: Sept 22, 29, Oct 06, 13, 20 (Mondays)
Departure: 11:50 PM from Chennai Central
Arrival: 1:20 PM next day at Kanyakumari
- Kanyakumari – Dr MGR Chennai Central Weekly Special (06152)
Dates: Sept 23, 30, Oct 07, 14, 21
Departure: 3:35 PM from Kanyakumari
Arrival: 8:30 AM next day at Chennai Central
Tirunelveli – Chengalpattu (Train Nos 06154 / 06153):
- Tirunelveli – Chengalpattu Bi-Weekly Superfast Special (06154)
Dates: Sept 26, 28, Oct 03, 05, 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26 (Fridays & Sundays)
Departure: 4:00 AM from Tirunelveli
Arrival: 1:15 PM same day at Chengalpattu
- Chengalpattu – Tirunelveli Bi-Weekly Superfast Special (06153)
Dates: Same as above
Departure: 11:55 PM from Chengalpattu
Arrival: Next day morning at Tirunelveli
IMPORTANT - Advance booking for all these special trains opens on Sept 20, 2025 at 8:00 AM
