Chennai-Tirunelveli Special Trains To Clear Summer Rush: Check Dates, Timings, Stoppages

The Chennai Division of the Southern Railway on Tuesday announced special train services to accommodate the increased summer rush, extending operations until the end of May.

The Train No. 06070 Tirunelveli Chennai Egmore Special will depart from Tirunelveli at 6.45 pm on Thursdays, specifically on April 11, 18, 25, and May 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30, arriving at Chennai Egmore at 8.30 am the following day, offering a total of eight services.

On the other hand, Train No. 06069 Chennai Egmore - Tirunelveli Special will depart from Chennai Egmore at 3 pm on Fridays, scheduled for May 12, 19, 26, and June 3, 10, 17, 24, and 31, with an arrival time at Tirunelveli at 7.10 am the next day, also offering a total of eight services.

The coach composition includes 1 AC Tier coach, 6 AC Three-tier coaches, 9 sleeper class coaches, 4 general second-class coaches, and 1 second-class coach (Divyangjan Friendly).

The advance booking of tickets has already started.

Details of timings and stoppages are as follows:

Meanwhile, special trains will be operated between Dr MGR Chennai Central station and Kochuveli to clear extra rush during the summer and Vishu holidays.

During the summer and Vishu holidays, special trains will clear the extra rush between Dr MGR Chennai Central Station and Kochuveli. These services will operate on Wednesdays, starting from April 10, 17, and 24 (on Wednesdays). It will

Train number 06043 will commence its journey at 3.45 pm and arrive at Kochubeli at 8.45 am the following day. Whereas Train Number 06044 will run on April 11, 18, and 25 (On Thursdays). Departing from Kochuveli at 6.25 pm, it will reach Chennai Central at 10.40 am the next day.