Tirunelveli-Mysuru Via Bengaluru Special Train to Run for Ganesh Chaturthi; Bookings Open On Aug 23

Published: Friday, August 22, 2025, 15:22 [IST]

In a move to accommodate the anticipated surge in passenger traffic for the upcoming Ganesh Chaturthi festival, Southern Railways today announced the launch of special train services. This initiative aims to ensure smooth and convenient travel for thousands of devotees and families travelling to their hometowns for the celebrations.

Ganesh Chaturthi, which falls on August 27 this year, traditionally sees a significant increase in travel demand across the southern states. The special trains are expected to alleviate the heavy rush on regularly scheduled services, providing much-needed additional capacity.

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Southern Railways has launched special train services to accommodate increased passenger traffic for Ganesh Chaturthi, which falls on August 27, 2025; bookings open August 23, 2025, via IRCTC and PRS counters, offering AC 2-Tier, AC 3-Tier, Sleeper Class, and General Second Class coaches.

Tirunelveli-Mysuru Via Bengaluru Special Train to Run for Ganesh Chaturthi Bookings Open On Aug 23

The trains will have a composition of AC 2-Tier, AC 3-Tier, Sleeper Class, and General Second Class coaches to cater to passengers across all segments.

Bookings for these special services are set to open tomorrow, August 23, 2025, and will be available through the IRCTC website, mobile app, and at all Passenger Reservation System (PRS) counters. Southern Railways has advised passengers to book their tickets in advance to avoid last-minute hassles.

Train No. 06241 Mysuru - Tirunelveli Express Special (Arrival/Departure)	Station	Train No. 06242 Tirunelveli - Mysuru Express Special (Arrival/Departure)
20.15 (Tue)	Mysuru	05.50 (Thu)
20.51 / 20.52	Mandya	04.33 / 04.35
22.01 / 22.02	Kengeri	03.21 / 03.22
22.50 / 23.00	KSR Bengaluru	02.50 / 03.00
23.11 / 23.12	Bengaluru Cantonment	02.38 / 02.40
23.23 / 23.24	Krishnarajapuram	02.23 / 02.25
00.03 / 00.05	Bangarapet	01.38 / 01.40
03.15 / 03.25	Salem	22.05 / 22.15
04.29 / 04.30	Namakkal	20.44 / 20.45
05.18 / 05.20	Karur	20.08 / 20.10
07.02 / 07.05	Dindigul	18.55 / 19.00
08.05 / 08.15	Madurai	17.50 / 18.00
08.48 / 08.50	Virudunagar	17.13 / 17.15
09.08 / 09.10	Satur	16.48 / 16.50
09.23 / 09.25	Kovilpatti	16.30 / 16.32
10.50 (Wed)	Tirunelveli	15.40 (Wed)

Passengers are also requested to check the official National Train Enquiry System (NTES) website or the IRCTC portal for confirmed timings, stoppages, and other updates before commencing their journey.

This proactive measure by Southern Railways is expected to bring significant relief to travellers during the festive season.

Published On August 22, 2025