{"id":8695,"date":"2025-07-26T08:27:08","date_gmt":"2025-07-26T08:27:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/railtravels.org\/?p=8695"},"modified":"2025-07-26T08:27:08","modified_gmt":"2025-07-26T08:27:08","slug":"onam-special-train-ernakulam-to-chennai-onam-special-train-chennai-to-ernakulam","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/onam-special-train-ernakulam-to-chennai-onam-special-train-chennai-to-ernakulam\/","title":{"rendered":"Onam Special Train Ernakulam to Chennai | Onam Special Train Chennai to Ernakulam"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Onam Special Train Ernakulam to Chennai | Onam Special Train Chennai to Ernakulam<\/strong><\/p>\n

Train No. 06046 \/ 06045 Ernakulam Jn \u2013 Dr MGR Chennai Central \u2013 Ernakulam Jn Festival Special Fare Specials:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Train No. 06046 Ernakulam Jn \u2013 Dr MGR Chennai Central Festival Special Fare Special will leave Ernakulam Jn at 22.00 hrs on 01st September, 2025 (Thursday) and reach Dr MGR Chennai Central 12.00 hrs, the next day (1 Service)<\/p>\n

In return direction Train No. 06045 Dr MGR Chennai Central \u2013 Ernakulam Jn Festival Special Fare Special will leave Dr MGR Chennai Central at 15.10 hrs on 02nd September, 2025 (Friday) and reach Ernakulam Jn at 03.00 hrs, the next day (1 Service)<\/p>\n

Coach Composition: 1 \u2013 AC Two Tier Coaches, 4 \u2013 AC Three Tier Coaches, 10 \u2013 Sleeper Class Coaches, 3 \u2013 General Second Class Coaches, 2 \u2013 Second Class Divyangjan Friendly cum Luggage Cum Brake Vans<\/p>\n

Train No. 06046 Ernakulam Jn \u2013 Dr MGR Chennai Central Festival Special Fare Special will have an additional stoppage at Perambur<\/p>\n

The details of timings and stoppages of Train No. 06046 \/ 06045 Ernakulam Jn \u2013 Dr MGR Chennai Central \u2013 Ernakulam Jn Festival Special Fare Specials are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Train No. 06046 Ernakulam Jn \u2013 Dr MGR Chennai Central<\/td>\n<\/td>\nStation<\/td>\n<\/td>\nTrain No. 06045 Dr MGR Chennai Central \u2013 Ernakulam Jn<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
22.00 (Thurs)<\/td>\n(d)<\/td>\nErnakulam Jn<\/td>\n(a)<\/td>\n03.00 (Sat)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
22.49 \/ 22.50<\/td>\n(a \/ d)<\/td>\nAluva<\/td>\n(a \/ d)<\/td>\n00.50 \/ 00.51<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
23.17 \/ 23.20<\/td>\n(a \/ d)<\/td>\nThrisur<\/td>\n(a \/ d)<\/td>\n00.17 \/ 00.20<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
01.57 \/ 02.00<\/td>\n(a \/ d)<\/td>\nPalakkad<\/td>\n(a \/ d)<\/td>\n23.17 \/ 23.20<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
03.30 \/ 03.35<\/td>\n(a \/ d)<\/td>\nPodanur<\/td>\n(a \/ d)<\/td>\n22.24 \/ 22.25<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
05.10 \/ 05.15<\/td>\n(a \/ d)<\/td>\nErode<\/td>\n(a \/ d)<\/td>\n20.47 \/ 20.50<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
06.12 \/ 06.15<\/td>\n(a \/ d)<\/td>\nSalem<\/td>\n(a \/ d)<\/td>\n19.47 \/ 19.50<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
08.03 \/ 08.05<\/td>\n(a \/ d)<\/td>\nJolarpettai<\/td>\n(a \/ d)<\/td>\n18.18 \/ 18.20<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
09.08 \/ 09.10<\/td>\n(a \/ d)<\/td>\nKatpadi<\/td>\n(a \/ d)<\/td>\n17.30 \/ 17.05<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10.03 \/ 10.05<\/td>\n(a \/ d)<\/td>\nArakkonam<\/td>\n(a \/ d)<\/td>\n16.08 \/ 16.10<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10.53 \/ 10.55<\/td>\n(a \/ d)<\/td>\nPerambur<\/td>\n\u2013<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12.00 (Fri)<\/td>\n(a)<\/td>\nDr MGR Chennai Central<\/td>\n(d)<\/td>\n15.10 (Fri)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Advance Reservation for the above Festival Special Fare Special Trains will open at 08.00 hrs on 11-08-2025<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s the most up\u2011to\u2011date and verified information (as of July 2025) regarding Onam Festival Special Trains between Ernakulam (KL) and Chennai<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

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\ud83c\udf89 Onam Special Trains: Ernakulam \u21c4 Chennai Egmore<\/h2>\n

\u2705 Confirmed Festival Special: Train No. 06046<\/em><\/h3>\n
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  • Departs Ernakulam Junction<\/strong> at 21:00 hrs<\/strong> on selected Sundays: 24 August, 31 August, and 7 September 2025<\/em> (Onam season).<\/li>\n
  • Arrives Chennai Central<\/strong> by around 11:30 hrs<\/strong> the following day.<\/li>\n
  • Operated by Southern Railway to manage Onam travel demand.<\/li>\n
  • The return service, Train No. 06045<\/em>, runs from Chennai to Ernakulam on the following days.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    These are known seasonal specials<\/strong>, often repeated during high-demand periods, but no Onam-specific trains have been officially announced yet for 2025<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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    \ud83d\ude86 Regular Trains (Year\u2011Round Service)<\/h2>\n

    In the likely absence of Onam specials in 2025, these are reliable, fully scheduled options:<\/p>\n

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    • 12624 \/ 12623 Chennai Egmore \u2194 Ernakulam Superfast Mail<\/strong>\n
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      • Daily AC and sleeper service (~12\u201312.5 hours, 702\u202fkm) via key stops like Coimbatore, Erode, Thrissur.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
      • Variants and other weekly specials exist (e.g., Chennai SF Exp, Raptisagar Exp, SHM TVC Superfast<\/strong>), offering varied timings and class options.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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        \ud83e\udded Summary Table<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
        Direction<\/th>\nTrain No.<\/th>\nType & Season<\/th>\nDeparture<\/th>\nArrival<\/th>\nStatus<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
        Ernakulam \u2192 Chennai<\/td>\n06046<\/strong><\/td>\nOnam Festival Specials (2025)<\/td>\n21:00 (selected dates)<\/td>\n~11:30 next day<\/td>\nOperated in 2025, unconfirmed for 2025<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        Chennai \u2192 Ernakulam<\/td>\n06045<\/strong><\/td>\nOnam Festival \u2013 return leg<\/td>\n~15:10 \/ varies<\/td>\n~03:00 next day<\/td>\nOperated in 2025 regularly<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        Regular Year-Round Services<\/td>\n12624\/12623<\/strong>, others<\/td>\nDaily superfast & mail<\/td>\nEvening (Chennai), late night (ERS)<\/td>\nMorning (ERS), noon (MAS)<\/td>\nFully scheduled year-round<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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        \ud83d\udd0d Advice for Onam 2025 Travel<\/h2>\n
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        • With Onam 2025 approaching (likely early September)<\/strong>, Southern Railway is expected to issue special train announcements in August\u2013September<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
        • Watch official sources such as sr.indianrailways.gov.in<\/strong>, TrainHelp<\/strong>, or Onmanorama<\/strong> for updates.<\/li>\n
        • If direct specials are not confirmed, opt for daily services like 12624\/12623<\/strong>, which remain reliable and AC-equipped. Book early, as tickets often sell out during festival surges.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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          \u2705 Final Note<\/h2>\n
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          • Past Onam specials 06046\/06045<\/strong> have historically run between Ernakulam and Chennai\u2014offering overnight service for Kerala\u2013Tamil Nadu travel during festival demand.<\/li>\n
          • As of mid\u20112025, there’s no official confirmation yet for such specials in the upcoming Onam season<\/strong>, though Southern Railway has allocated many festival routes, often including Ernakulam\u2013Chennai segments.<\/li>\n
          • Regular trains such as 12624\/12623 Superfast Mail<\/strong> remain the best direct option without waiting.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            Would you like me to help set a reminder to check for Onam special announcements later this year, or assist in checking fare\/PNR availability on regular trains right now?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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