CHENNAI: Southern Railway (SR) has notified the extension of a special train with the same composition, timings and stoppages to clear rush of passengers during Onam festival.

The service of Train No. 06043 Dr MGR Chennai Central – Kochuveli Weekly Special leaving Dr MGR Chennai Central at 3:45 pm on Wednesday and reaching Kochuveli at 8:30 am, the next day will be extended to run on August 28, September 4, 11, 18 and 25 (5 Services).

Train No. 06044 Kochuveli – Dr MGR Chennai Central Weekly Special leaving Kochuveli at 6:25 pm on Thursday and reaching Dr MGR Chennai Central at 11:25 am, the next day will be extended to run on August 29, September 5, 12, 19 and 26 (5 services).

Advance reservation for the above Special Trains are open, a release issued by Southern Railway (SR) said.