CHENNAI: Special trains would be operated between Coimbatore and Haridwar (Uttarakhand) to clear extra rush of passengers, said a Southern Railway statement.

Train 06043 Coimbatore – Haridwar Express Special will leave Coimbatore Junction at 11.15 am on December 24 (Wednesday) and reach Haridwar at 12.05 am the fourth day (one service). In the return direction, Train 06044 Haridwar – Coimbatore Express Special will leave Haridwar at 10.30 pm on December 30 (Tuesday) and reach Coimbatore Junction at 04.00 am the fourth day (one service).

Coach composition will be of 10 AC three-tier coaches, 2 AC three-tier economy coaches, 4 sleeper class coaches, 1 second class coach (disabled friendly) and 1 luggage-cum-brake van. Advance reservations are open, added the release.