Tamilnadu Special Train News | Tamilnadu Special Train List
Tamilnadu Special Train News | Tamilnadu Special Train List
4 non-AC special trains to Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu Government has requested the Railway Board
The Route are Coimbatore – Mayiladuthurai, Madurai – Villupuram, Trichy-Nagercoil, Coimbatore-Katpadi the Government of Tamil Nadu has requested the Railway Board to operate special trains on non-AC routes.
Also Check: Tamil Nadu Special Trains From 07.09.2025 Time Table, Train No., Schedule, Route, Fare Details and Day On
Tamil Nadu government has demanded special trains to operate non-AC special trains to Coimbatore, Madurai and Trichy.
Here’s the latest verified update on Tamil Nadu special trains in 2025, including technical details, extensions, and newly authorized services:
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🌟 Key Highlights — Tamil Nadu Special Trains (May–June 2025)
Special Festival/Weekend & Summer Services
- **Velankanni ↔ Ernakulam Summer Special (06061/06062)**
Runs on Wednesdays (Ernakulam → Velankanni) and Thursdays (Velankanni → Ernakulam) during May and early June.
Includes AC‑2T, AC‑3T, Sleeper, General, and Divyangjan‑friendly coaches, stopping at 30+ stations including Kollam, Virudhunagar, and Karaikudi. Reservations opened from 9 May. - Tambaram ↔ Nagercoil Weekly Specials Extended (Train No. 06011/06012)
The Sunday and Monday specials were extended by four weeks (through early June) to manage festival travel demand. - **Villupuram ↔ Rameswaram Superfast Specials (06105/06106)**
Launched from 2 May to 30 June 2025, operating four days a week (Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat):
Villupuram departs ~04:15 → arrives Rameswaram ~11:40; return journey runs accordingly. - Chennai Central ↔ Podanur / Rameswaram Weekend Specials (07695/07696 & 06027/028)
Operating weekends between 8–27 June 2025. Key stoppages include Tiruppur, Erode, Katpadi, and Arakkonam.
Miscellaneous Updates
- Extra Sleeper Coaches Added to select trains during peak rush:
- Pearl City Express (12693/12694)
- Amritha Express (16343/16344)
- Tambaram–Nagercoil Express (22657/58)
New one-minute stops added at Kallidaikurichi and Pennadam from 15 May.
📋 Summary Table — Tamil Nadu Special Trains (Mid‑2025)
| Train No. | Route | Schedule / Frequency | Key Changes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06061/62 | Ernakulam ↔ Velankanni | Wednesdays & Thursdays (May–June) | Multi‑class rake, 30+ stops |
| 06012/11 | Tambaram ↔ Nagercoil | Sundays & Mondays (extended till June) | Weekly special extended 4 weeks |
| 06105/06 | Villupuram ↔ Rameswaram | Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat (May‑June) | 7h+ superfast route, added to schedule |
| 06027/028 | Chennai Central ↔ Rameswaram/Podanur | Weekends (8–27 June 2025) | Regional connectivity boost |
ℹ️ More Service Updates
- Passenger groups are calling for the Tambaram ↔ Thiruvananthapuram North Express (06035/06036) to become a daily service, citing high demand and fully booked runs.
- Onam festival planning includes extended summer specials, including direct routes between Coimbatore–Kollam and Coimbatore–Mannargudi, with extra coaches added during early August and September.
🧭 Insight & What’s Ahead
- Most daily specials were extensions of existing or weekly services rather than newly launched from 1 June.
- Train number ranges:
- 06000-series designate region-specific festival or short-distance specials.
- 07000s, 07600s typically cover longer festival-bound routes.
- For full lists of stoppages, coach layouts, or future service plans (e.g. Amrit Bharat Express expansions), you can check Southern Railway press releases or popular train trackers like India Rail Info.
Would you like assistance with:
- The complete list of stops and timings for any specific special train?
- Coach composition or fare tariffs for those services?
- Booking availability or incoming special train schedules for August or festive period?
Happy to dig deeper if you have a specific train in mind!