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Special trains for Thai Poosam

Southern Railway announces special trains for Thai Poosam, connecting Chennai Egmore, Tirunelveli, Tambaram, and Tuticorin to manage increased passenger demand. Bookings open January 29.

DT NEXT Bureau

CHENNAI: Special trains will be operated between Chennai Egmore – Tirunelveli, and also Tambaram – Thoothukudi to clear extra rush of passengers during Thai Poosam (February 1), said a Southern Railway press release.

Train 06001 Chennai Egmore – Tirunelveli superfast special will leave Egmore at 11.45 pm on January 30 (Friday) and reach Tirunelveli at 11.15 am the next day (one service). Train 06002 Tirunelveli – Tambaram superfast special will leave Tirunelveli at 10.35 pm on February 1 (Sunday) and reach Tambaram at 09.30 am the next day (one service). Coach composition will be of 18 AC three-tier coaches and two luggage-cum-brake vans.

Train 06003 Tambaram – Thoothukudi superfast special will leave Tambaram at 11.50 pm on January 31 (Saturday) and reach Thoothukudi at 11 am the next day (one service).

Train 06004 Thoothukudi – Chennai Beach superfast special will leave Thoothukudi at 11.55 pm on February 1 (Sunday) and reach Chennai Beach at 11.30 am the next day (one service). Coach composition will be of two AC chair car coaches, 12 sitting chair car coaches, four general second class coaches and two second class coaches (Disabled friendly). Advance reservation for these trains is open.

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