CHENNAI: Southern Railway has announced special trains between Chennai Egmore and Kanniyakumari to clear extra rush of passengers during Republic day.

Train No 06135 Chennai Egmore - Kanniyakumari superfast special will leave Chennai Egmore at 11.45 pm on January 23 (Friday) and reach Kanniyakumari at 01.00 pm, the next day (one service).

In return direction Train No 06136 Kanniyakumari – Chennai Beach Superfast special will leave Kanniyakumari at 09.35 pm on January 26 (Monday) and reach Chennai Beach at 10.15 am, the next day (one service).

The train will have stoppages at Tambaram, Chengalpattu and Villupuram Coach composition will be of 18 AC three tier coaches, and two luggage cum brake van. Advance Reservation for Train No 06135 is open and for Train No 06136 will open shortly, added the release.