Special Express trains between Rameswaram and Tirupati

Southern Railway has announced the operation of special express trains between Rameswaram and Tirupati to handle the increased passenger traffic during the festival and pilgrimage season. These services will run for a limited time on both sides to provide greater convenience to devotees and holidaymakers.

The special train from Rameswaram to Tirupati (train number 06080) will run from December 2 to December 9. It will depart from Rameswaram at 4:30 pm and arrive at Tirupati at 10:10 am the next day. On the return journey, the Tirupati to Rameswaram special (train number 06079) will run from December 3 to December 10, departing Tirupati at 11:55 am and arriving at Rameswaram at 4:45 am the next day.

Both trains will run with 18 coaches to accommodate more passengers. En route, they will stop at important stations such as Mandapam, Ramanathapuram, Paramakudi, Madurai, Kodaikanal Road, Dindigul, Tiruchi, Thanjavur, Papanasam, Kumbakonam, Mayiladuthurai, Sirkazhi, Chidambaram, Cuddalore Port, Villupuram, Tiruvannamalai, Arani Road, Vellore Cantonment, Katpadi, and Pakala. The trains will ply on the same route on both sides.
Southern Railway has appealed to passengers to make reservations in advance and follow all travel guidelines, as heavy demand is expected due to the festive season and the large number of devotees visiting Tirupati and Rameswaram.