CHENNAI: Southern Railway will operate special trains for Thai Poosam.
Chennai: According to a press release from Southern Railway, special trains will be operated between Chennai Egmore – Tirunelveli and Tambaram – Thoothukudi to clear the extra rush of passengers during Thai Poosam. Train No. 06001 Chennai Egmore – Tirunelveli Superfast Special will depart from Chennai Egmore at 11:45 PM on January 30 (Friday) and arrive at Tirunelveli at 11:15 AM the next day (one service). Train No. 06002 Tirunelveli – Tambaram Superfast Special will depart from Tirunelveli at 10:35 PM on February 1 (Sunday) and arrive at Tambaram at 9:30 AM the next day (one service). The coach composition will consist of 18 AC Three Tier coaches and two luggage-cum-brake vans.
Train No. 06003 Tambaram – Thoothukudi Superfast Special will depart from Tambaram at 11:50 PM on January 31 (Saturday) and arrive at Thoothukudi at 11:00 AM the next day (one service). Train No. 06004 Thoothukudi – Chennai Beach Superfast Special will depart from Thoothukudi at 11:55 PM on February 1 (Sunday) and arrive at Chennai Beach at 11:30 AM the next day (one service). The coach composition will consist of two AC Chair Car coaches, 12 Sitting Chair Car coaches, four General Second Class coaches, and two Second Class coaches (suitable for persons with disabilities). The press release further stated that advance reservations for these special trains will commence from 2:15 PM on January 29 (Thursday).
