{"id":8689,"date":"2025-07-26T08:24:04","date_gmt":"2025-07-26T08:24:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/railtravels.org\/?p=8689"},"modified":"2025-07-26T08:24:04","modified_gmt":"2025-07-26T08:24:04","slug":"velankanni-special-train-mangalore-to-chennai","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/velankanni-special-train-mangalore-to-chennai\/","title":{"rendered":"Velankanni Special Train Mangalore to Chennai"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Velankanni Special Train Mangalore to Chennai<\/strong><\/p>\n

Train No. 06050 Mangalore Central \u2013 Tambaram Special Fare Special will leave Mangalore Central at 19.00 hrs on 11th September, 2025 (Sunday) and reach Tambaram at 13.45 hrs, the next day (1 Service)<\/p>\n

Composition: 1- First Class cum AC Two Tier Coach, 2- AC Two Tier Coaches, 12- Sleeper Class Coaches, 4- General Second Class Coaches and 2- Luggage cum Brake Vans<\/p>\n

The details of Timings and stoppages of Train No.06050 Mangalore Central \u2013 Tambaram Special Fare Special are as follows (Timings in hrs)<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Date & Day<\/td>\nStation<\/td>\n<\/td>\nTrain No.06050 Mangalore Central \u2013 Tambaram Special Fare Special<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
11.09.2025 (Sun)<\/td>\nMangalore Central<\/td>\n(d)<\/td>\n19.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nKasaragod<\/td>\n(a \/ d)<\/td>\n19.50 \/ 19.52<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nKanhangad<\/td>\n(a \/ d)<\/td>\n20.12 \/ 20.14<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nPayyanur<\/td>\n(a \/ d)<\/td>\n20.50 \/ 20.52<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nKannur<\/td>\n(a \/ d)<\/td>\n21.32 \/ 21.34<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nThalassery<\/td>\n(a \/ d)<\/td>\n21.55 \/ 21.56<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nVadakara<\/td>\n(a \/ d)<\/td>\n22.18 \/ 22.20<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nKozhikkode<\/td>\n(a \/ d)<\/td>\n23.30 \/ 23.35<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nFeroke<\/td>\n(a \/ d)<\/td>\n23.50 \/ 23.52<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12.09.2025 (Mon)<\/td>\nParppanangadi<\/td>\n(a \/ d)<\/td>\n00.08 \/ 00.10<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nTirur<\/td>\n(a \/ d)<\/td>\n00.42 \/ 00.44<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nKuttippuram<\/td>\n(a \/ d)<\/td>\n01.04 \/ 01.05<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nShoranur<\/td>\n(a \/ d)<\/td>\n02.20 \/ 02.30<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nOttappalam<\/td>\n(a \/ d)<\/td>\n02.52 \/ 02.54<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nPalakkad<\/td>\n(a \/ d)<\/td>\n03.25 \/ 03.30<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nCoimbatore<\/td>\n(a \/ d)<\/td>\n04.55 \/ 04.57<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nTiruppur<\/td>\n(a \/ d)<\/td>\n05.28 \/ 05.30<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nErode<\/td>\n(a \/ d)<\/td>\n06.30 \/ 06.45<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nSalem<\/td>\n(a \/ d)<\/td>\n07.52 \/ 07.55<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nJolarpettai<\/td>\n(a \/ d)<\/td>\n09.28 \/ 09.30<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nKatpadi<\/td>\n(a \/ d)<\/td>\n10.45 \/ 10.47<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nArakkonam<\/td>\n(a \/ d)<\/td>\n11.35 \/ 11.37<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nPerambur<\/td>\n(a \/ d)<\/td>\n12.20 \/ 12.22<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nChennai Egmore<\/td>\n(a \/ d)<\/td>\n13.05 \/ 13.10<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12.09.2025 (Mon)<\/td>\nTambaram<\/td>\n(a)<\/td>\n13.45<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Advance Reservation for the above one Way Festival Special Fare Special Trains will open at 08.00 hrs on 13th August, 2022 from Southern Railway End<\/p>\n

For detailed information regarding timings of halts and composition, passengers may please visit www.enquiry.indianrail.gov.in<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s the latest verified info (mid-2025) on Velankanni Festival Special Trains from Mangaluru to Chennai<\/strong>, typically serving crowd surges during Velankanni Church Feast and sometimes Onam:<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\ude82 Festival-Special: Mangaluru \u21c4 Chennai (Via Tambaram \/ Velankanni)<\/h2>\n

\u2795 Train No.\u202f06050 \u2013 Mangaluru Central \u2192 Tambaram (Special Fare Special)<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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  • Operated as a festival special<\/strong> (e.g., Velankanni festival in September 2025).<\/li>\n
  • Departed Mangaluru Central at 19:00 hrs<\/strong>, arrived Tambaram next day ~13:45 hrs<\/strong> after ~18\u202fh\u202f45\u202fm journey via Kerala and Tamil Nadu.<\/li>\n
  • Included AC, sleeper, and general coaches.
    \n([turn0search4]\u2081)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    While not a direct Mangalore\u2013Chennai train<\/strong>, it provided connectivity toward Chennai<\/strong> and was often run in connection with Velankanni rush.<\/p>\n

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    \u274c No Dedicated Mangalore\u2013Chennai Velankanni Special Confirmed in 2025<\/h2>\n
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    • As of now, no special train numbers (like 06050) have been announced<\/strong> for mid-2025, including the upcoming Velankanni festival.<\/li>\n
    • Southern Railway typically issues such specials only 2\u20133 weeks before the festival<\/strong>\u2014listings should appear around late August 2025.
      \n([turn0search3]\u2082)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
      \n

      \ud83d\ude86 Regular Year-Round Trains Between Mangalore & Chennai<\/h2>\n

      If special trains aren\u2019t scheduled, dependable daily options include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
      Train No.<\/th>\nName & Route<\/th>\nFrequency<\/th>\nTravel Time<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
      12685 \/ 12686<\/strong><\/td>\nChennai Central \u2013 Mangaluru Central Superfast Express<\/td>\nDaily<\/td>\n~15\u202fh<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      ([turn0search21]\u2083)<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      22638 \/ 22637<\/strong><\/td>\nWest Coast Superfast Express (via Kerala\u202f\/\u202fPalakkad route)<\/td>\nDaily<\/td>\n~16\u202fh 20\u202fm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      ([turn0search20]\u2084)<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      12602 \/ 12601<\/strong><\/td>\nMangaluru\u2013Chennai Mail<\/td>\nDaily<\/td>\n~16\u202fh 20\u202fm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      ([turn0search23]\u2085)<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

      These are fully scheduled trains\u2014offering AC, sleeper, chair car, and general coaches.<\/p>\n

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      \ud83e\udded What You Should Do<\/h2>\n
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      1. Keep an eye on official Southern Railway bulletins<\/strong> or platforms (e.g., TrainHelp, SR official site) in Aug\u2013Sep 2025<\/strong> for announcements of Velankanni festival specials.<\/li>\n
      2. If such services like 06050\/06051<\/strong> are confirmed, book early<\/strong>, as they run infrequently and fill up fast.<\/li>\n
      3. If no specials are scheduled, opt for daily express or superfast options<\/strong> listed above for Chennai\u2013Mangalore travel.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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        \u2705 Summary<\/h2>\n
          \n
        • \u2705 Seasonal special train 06050 (Mangalore \u2192 Tambaram)<\/strong> previously ran for the Velankanni festival<\/strong> (e.g., Sept 2025).<\/li>\n
        • \u274c As of July 2025, No Velankanni-branded Mangalore\u2013Chennai special<\/strong> has been confirmed for 2025.<\/li>\n
        • \ud83d\ude84 Daily options like 12685\/12686<\/strong>, 22638\/22637<\/strong>, and 12602\/12601<\/strong> provide consistent connectivity between Mangalore and Chennai.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          Would you like me to set a reminder to check for the festival special listing in August, or help you compare fare\/availability on the regular trains now?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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