Southern Railway Schedules Special Trains For Festive Season: Key Details And Timings Revealed

To accommodate the increased passenger demand during the upcoming Durga Puja, Diwali, and Chhath festivals, Southern Railway has announced the operation of special trains in Tamil Nadu.

According to a statement released by the railway authorities, these special services are planned to ensure smoother travel for passengers during the festive season.

Special Train Schedules:

Dhanbad Jn-Coimbatore Jn Special Train (Train No 03325):

• Departure from Dhanbad Jn: 10:10 AM on September 4, 11, 18; October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; November 6, 13, 20, 27; December 4, 11, 18, 25; January 1 (Wednesdays).
• Arrival at Coimbatore Jn: 12:30 PM, the third day (18 services).
• Return Journey (Train No 03326):
• Departure from Coimbatore Jn: 12:55 PM on September 7, 14, 21, 28; October 5, 12, 19, 26; November 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; December 7, 14, 21, 28; January 4 (Saturdays).
• Arrival at Dhanbad Jn: 5:10 PM, the third day (18 services).
• Stoppages: Perambur, Katpadi, and Jolarpettai in both directions.

Visakhapatnam-Chennai Egmore Special Train (Train No 08557):

• Departure from Visakhapatnam: 7:00 PM on September 7, 14, 21, 28; October 5, 12, 19, 26; November 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 (Saturdays).
• Arrival at Chennai Egmore: 8:45 AM the next day (13 services).
• Return Journey (Train No 08558):
• Departure from Chennai Egmore: 10:30 AM on September 8, 15, 22, 29; October 6, 13, 20, 27; November 3, 10, 17, 24; December 1 (Sundays).
• Arrival at Visakhapatnam: 10:35 PM, the same day (13 services).
• Coach Composition: 1 AC First Class, 2 AC Two Tier, 4 AC Three Tier, 2 AC Three Tier Economy, 6 Sleeper Class, 3 General Second Class, 1 Second Class Disabled Friendly, 1 Luggage cum Brake Van.

Visakhapatnam-Kollam Special Train (Train No 08539):

• Departure from Visakhapatnam: 8:20 AM on September 4, 11, 18, 25; October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; November 6, 13, 20, 27 (Wednesdays).
• Arrival at Kollam: 12:55 PM the next day (13 services).
• Return Journey (Train No 08540):
• Departure from Kollam: 7:35 PM on September 5, 12, 19, 26; October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; November 7, 14, 21, 28 (Thursdays).
• Arrival at Visakhapatnam: 11:20 PM, the next day (13 services).
• Stoppages: Katpadi and Jolarpettai.

Advance reservations for these special trains are now open, providing passengers with the opportunity to secure their travel plans ahead of the festive season.