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Pongal special train \u2013 SR<\/strong><\/p>\n

Pongal Special train from Chennai Egmore to Tirunelveli, Tirunelveli to Tambaram, Tambaram \u2013 Tirunelveli, Nagercoil \u2013 Tambaram, Tiruchchirappalli Chennai Egmore, Nagercoil to Tiruchchirappalli<\/p>\n

1. Suvidha special train from Chennai Egmore to Tirunelveli<\/strong><\/p>\n

Train No.82601 Chennai Egmore \u2013 Tirunelveli Suvidha special train will leave Chennai Egmore at 18.50 hrs. on 10th January, 2020 and reach Tirunelveli at 06.00 hrs. the next day.<\/p>\n

Composition: AC 2-tier \u2013 1, AC 3-tier \u2013 3, Sleeper Class \u2013 12 & Luggage-cum-brake van \u2013 2 coaches.<\/p>\n

Stoppages: Tambaram, Chengalpattu, Villupuram, Vriddhachalam, Tiruchchirappalli, Dindigul, Madurai, Virudhunagar, Satur and Kovilpatti.<\/p>\n

2. Special fare special train from Tirunelveli to Tambaram<\/strong><\/p>\n

Train No.06002 Tirunelveli \u2013 Tambaram Special fare special train will leave Tirunelveli at 18.15 hrs. on 11th January, 2025 and reach Tambaram at 05.00 hrs. the next day.<\/p>\n

Composition: AC 2-tier \u2013 1, AC 3-tier \u2013 3, Sleeper Class \u2013 12 & Luggage-cum-brake van \u2013 2 coaches.<\/p>\n

Stoppages: Kovilpatti, Satur, Virudhunaga, Madurai, Dindigul, Tiruchchirappalli, Vriddhachalam, Villupuram and Chengalpattu.<\/p>\n

3. Suvidha special trains between Tambaram \u2013 Tirunelveli<\/strong><\/p>\n

Train No.82603 Tambaram \u2013 Tirunelveli Suvidha special train will leave Tambaram at 19.20 hrs. on 12th January, 2025 and reach Tirunelveli at 06.00 hrs. the next day.<\/p>\n

Train No.82604 Tirunelveli \u2013 Tambaram Suvidha special train will leave Tirunelveli at 18.15 hrs. on 18th January, 2025 and reach Tambaram at 05.00 hrs. the next day.<\/p>\n

Composition: AC 2-tier \u2013 1, AC 3-tier \u2013 3, Sleeper Class \u2013 12 & Luggage-cum-brake van \u2013 2 coaches.<\/p>\n

Stoppages: Kovilpatti, Satur, Virudhunagar, Madurai, Dindigul, Tiruchchirappalli, Vriddhachalam, Villupuram and Chengalpattu.<\/p>\n

4. Suvidha special from Nagercoil to Tambaram<\/strong><\/p>\n

Train No.82606 Nagercoil \u2013 Tambaram Suvidha special train will leave Nagercoil at 17.00 hrs. on 19th January, 2020 and reach Tambaram at 05.00 hrs. the next day.<\/p>\n

Composition: AC 2-tier \u2013 1, AC 3-tier \u2013 4, Sleeper Class \u2013 11, General Second Class \u2013 4 & Luggage-cum-brake van \u2013 2 coaches.<\/p>\n

Stoppages: Valiyur, Tirunelveli, Kovilpatti, Satur, Virudhunagar, Madurai, Dindigul, Tiruchchirappalli, Vriddhachalam, Villupuram and Chengalpattu.<\/p>\n

5. Special fare special train from Tambaram to Nagercoil<\/strong><\/p>\n

Train No.06075 Tambaram \u2013 Nagercoil Special fare special train will leave Tambram at 11.20 hrs on 20th January, 2025 and reach Nagercoil at 02.00 hrs. the next day.<\/p>\n

Composition: AC 2-tier \u2013 1, AC 3-tier \u2013 4, Sleeper Class \u2013 11, General Second Class \u2013 4 & Luggage-cum-brake van \u2013 2 coaches.<\/p>\n

Stoppages: Chengalpattu, Villupuram, Vriddhachalam, Tiruchchirappalli, Dindigul, Madurai, Virudhunagar, Satur, Kovilpatti, Tirunelveli and Valliyur.<\/p>\n

6. Special fare special train from Tiruchchirappalli \u2013 Chennai Egmore<\/strong><\/p>\n

Train No.06026 Tiruchchirappalli \u2013 Chennai Egmore Special fare special train will leave Tiruchchirappalli at 14.30 hrs. on 11th January, 2020 and reach Chennai Egmore at 20.15 hrs. the same day.<\/p>\n

Composition: AC 2-tier \u2013 1, AC 3-tier \u2013 4, Sleeper Class \u2013 13, General Second Class -2 & Luggage-cum-brake van \u2013 2 coaches.<\/p>\n

Stoppages: Srirangam, Ariyalur, Vriddhachalam, Villupuram, Chengalpattu and Tambaram.<\/p>\n

7. Suvidha special train from Chennai Egmore to Tirunelveli<\/strong><\/p>\n

Train No.82607 Chennai Egmore \u2013 Tirunelveli Suvidha special train will leave Chennai Egmore at 23.50 hrs. on 11th January, 2020 and reach Tirunelveli at 11.45 hrs. the next day.<\/p>\n

Composition: AC 2-tier \u2013 1, AC 3-tier \u2013 4, Sleeper Class \u2013 13, General Second Class -2 & Luggage-cum-brake van \u2013 2 coaches.<\/p>\n

Stoppages: Tambaram, Chengalpattu, Villupuram, Vriddhachalam, Tiruchchirappalli, Dindigul, Madurai, Virudhunagar, Satur and Kovilpatti.<\/p>\n

8. Special fare special train from Tirunelveli to Tambaram<\/strong><\/p>\n

Train No.06004 Tirunelveli \u2013 Tambaram Special fare special train will leave Tirunelveli at 18.15 hrs. on 12th January, 2020 and Tambaram at 05.00 hrs. the next day.<\/p>\n

Composition: AC 2-tier \u2013 1, AC 3-tier \u2013 4, Sleeper Class \u2013 13, General Second Class -2 & Luggage-cum-brake van \u2013 2 coaches.<\/p>\n

Stoppages: Kovilpatti, Satur, Virudhunagar, Madurai, Dindigul, Tiruchchirappalli, Vriddhachalam, Villupuram and Chengalpattu.<\/p>\n

9. Suvidha special train from Tambaram to Nagercoil<\/strong><\/p>\n

Train No.82609 Tambaram \u2013 Nagercoil Suvidha special train will leave Tambaram at 19.00 hrs on 13th January, 2025 and reach Nagercoil at 07.10 hrs. the next day.<\/p>\n

Composition: AC 2-tier \u2013 1, AC 3-tier \u2013 4, Sleeper Class \u2013 13, General Second Class \u2013 2 & Luggage-cum-brake van \u2013 2 coaches.<\/p>\n

Stoppages: Chengalpattu, Villupuram, Vriddhachalam, Tiruchchirappalli, Dindigul, Madurai, Virudhunagar, Satur, Kovilpatti, Tirunelveli and Valliyur.<\/p>\n

10. Special fare special train from Nagercoil to Tiruchchirappalli<\/strong><\/p>\n

Train No.06006 Nagercoil \u2013 Tiruchchirappalli Special fare special train will leave Nagercoil at 10.15 hrs. on 14th January, 2020 and reach Tiruchchirappalli at 18.00 hrs. the same day.<\/p>\n

Composition: AC 2-tier \u2013 1, AC 3-tier \u2013 4, Sleeper Class \u2013 13, General Second Class -2 & Luggage-cum-brake van \u2013 2 coaches.<\/p>\n

Stoppages: Valiyur, Tirunelveli, Kovilpatti, Satur, Virudhunagar, Madurai and Dindigul.<\/p>\n

Advance reservations for above Pongal Special trains will open at 08.00 hrs on 08.01.20.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Here\u2019s the comprehensive rundown for the Southern Railway (SR) Pongal Special Trains in 2025<\/strong>, including schedules, routes, and booking timelines:<\/p>\n

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Southern Railway\u2019s 2025 Pongal Special Train Schedule<\/h2>\n

1. Chennai Egmore \u21c4 Tirunelveli \u2013 Train Nos. 06101 \/ 06102<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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  • 06101<\/strong>: Departs Chennai Egmore<\/strong> at 11:45 PM<\/strong> on January 11<\/strong>, arriving at Tirunelveli<\/strong> by 1:00 PM<\/strong> on January 12.<\/li>\n
  • 06102<\/strong>: Returns, leaving Tirunelveli<\/strong> at 3:30 PM<\/strong> on January 12<\/strong>, reaching Chennai Egmore<\/strong> by 2:40 AM<\/strong> on January 13.<\/li>\n
  • Coach Composition<\/strong>: 2 AC 3-tier, 2 Sleeper, 10 General Second Class, 1 Divyangjan-friendly coach, and 1 Luggage-cum-Brake Van.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    2. Tirunelveli \u21c4 Tambaram (Weekly Specials) \u2013 Train Nos. 06092 \/ 06091<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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    • 06092<\/strong>: From Tirunelveli<\/strong>, this special departs at 3:30 PM<\/strong> on Sundays<\/strong> \u2014 January 12, 19, 26 \u2014 arriving at Tambaram<\/strong> by 4:10 AM<\/strong> the next day.<\/li>\n
    • 06091<\/strong>: Return leg departs Tambaram<\/strong> at 3:30 PM<\/strong> on the following Mondays<\/strong> \u2014 January 13, 20, 27 \u2014 reaching Tirunelveli<\/strong> by 4:55 AM<\/strong> the next day.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      3. Tambaram \u21c4 Kanniyakumari \u2013 Train Nos. 06093 \/ 06094<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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      • 06093<\/strong>: Leaves Tambaram<\/strong> at 10:30 PM<\/strong> on January 13 (Monday)<\/strong> and reaches Kanniyakumari<\/strong> by 12:30 PM<\/strong> next day.<\/li>\n
      • 06094<\/strong>: Returns from Kanniyakumari<\/strong> on January 14<\/strong>, departing at 3:30 PM<\/strong>, arriving at Tambaram<\/strong> by 6:15 AM<\/strong> next day.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        4. Chennai Egmore \u21c4 Madurai MEMU Special \u2013 Train Nos. 06061 \/ 06062<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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        • 06061<\/strong>: Departs Chennai Egmore<\/strong> at 10:45 AM<\/strong> on January 18<\/strong>, arrives Madurai<\/strong> by 7:15 PM<\/strong> the same day.<\/li>\n
        • 06062<\/strong>: Return leg departs Madurai<\/strong> at 4:00 PM<\/strong> on January 19<\/strong>, arriving at Chennai Egmore<\/strong> by 12:45 AM<\/strong> on January 20.<\/li>\n
        • Operates with 8-car unreserved MEMU coaches<\/strong> to ease busy travel during Pongal.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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          Summary Table<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
          Route<\/th>\nTrain No.<\/th>\nDates<\/th>\nDeparture \u2192 Arrival<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
          Chennai Egmore \u2192 Tirunelveli<\/td>\n06101 \/ 06102<\/td>\nJan 11-12<\/td>\n23:45 \u2192 13:00 \/ 15:30 \u2192 02:40<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          Tirunelveli \u2192 Tambaram<\/td>\n06092 \/ 06091<\/td>\nJan 12\u201327 (Sun\/Mon weeks)<\/td>\n15:30 \u2192 04:10 \/ 15:30 \u2192 04:55<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          Tambaram \u2192 Kanniyakumari<\/td>\n06093 \/ 06094<\/td>\nJan 13\u201314<\/td>\n22:30 \u2192 12:30 (next day)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          Chennai Egmore \u2192 Madurai (MEMU)<\/td>\n06061 \/ 06062<\/td>\nJan 18\u201319<\/td>\n10:45 \u2192 19:15 \/ 16:00 \u2192 00:45<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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          Booking & Useful Insights<\/h2>\n
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          • Advance Reservations<\/strong> opened on January 5, 2025<\/strong>, from 8:00 AM<\/strong> to manage the high Pongal travel demand.<\/li>\n
          • These specials are strategic and seasonal<\/strong>\u2014options intended to help commuters access their hometowns during the festival.<\/li>\n
          • Be aware: Special trains often lower in prioritization may suffer delays<\/strong> or disruptions, as frequently shared by passengers online.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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            Pongal special train \u2013 SR Pongal Special train from Chennai Egmore to Tirunelveli, Tirunelveli to Tambaram, Tambaram \u2013 Tirunelveli, Nagercoil \u2013 Tambaram, Tiruchchirappalli Chennai Egmore, Nagercoil to Tiruchchirappalli 1. Suvidha special train from Chennai Egmore to Tirunelveli Train No.82601 Chennai Egmore \u2013 Tirunelveli Suvidha special train will leave Chennai Egmore at 18.50 hrs. on 10th […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":102,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-988","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/988","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/102"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=988"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/988\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=988"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}