Velankanni Special Train Mangalore to Chennai
Velankanni Special Train Mangalore to Chennai
Train No. 06050 Mangalore Central – Tambaram Special Fare Special will leave Mangalore Central at 19.00 hrs on 11th September, 2025 (Sunday) and reach Tambaram at 13.45 hrs, the next day (1 Service)
Composition: 1- First Class cum AC Two Tier Coach, 2- AC Two Tier Coaches, 12- Sleeper Class Coaches, 4- General Second Class Coaches and 2- Luggage cum Brake Vans
The details of Timings and stoppages of Train No.06050 Mangalore Central – Tambaram Special Fare Special are as follows (Timings in hrs)
| Date & Day | Station | Train No.06050 Mangalore Central – Tambaram Special Fare Special | |
| 11.09.2025 (Sun) | Mangalore Central | (d) | 19.00 |
| Kasaragod | (a / d) | 19.50 / 19.52 | |
| Kanhangad | (a / d) | 20.12 / 20.14 | |
| Payyanur | (a / d) | 20.50 / 20.52 | |
| Kannur | (a / d) | 21.32 / 21.34 | |
| Thalassery | (a / d) | 21.55 / 21.56 | |
| Vadakara | (a / d) | 22.18 / 22.20 | |
| Kozhikkode | (a / d) | 23.30 / 23.35 | |
| Feroke | (a / d) | 23.50 / 23.52 | |
| 12.09.2025 (Mon) | Parppanangadi | (a / d) | 00.08 / 00.10 |
| Tirur | (a / d) | 00.42 / 00.44 | |
| Kuttippuram | (a / d) | 01.04 / 01.05 | |
| Shoranur | (a / d) | 02.20 / 02.30 | |
| Ottappalam | (a / d) | 02.52 / 02.54 | |
| Palakkad | (a / d) | 03.25 / 03.30 | |
| Coimbatore | (a / d) | 04.55 / 04.57 | |
| Tiruppur | (a / d) | 05.28 / 05.30 | |
| Erode | (a / d) | 06.30 / 06.45 | |
| Salem | (a / d) | 07.52 / 07.55 | |
| Jolarpettai | (a / d) | 09.28 / 09.30 | |
| Katpadi | (a / d) | 10.45 / 10.47 | |
| Arakkonam | (a / d) | 11.35 / 11.37 | |
| Perambur | (a / d) | 12.20 / 12.22 | |
| Chennai Egmore | (a / d) | 13.05 / 13.10 | |
| 12.09.2025 (Mon) | Tambaram | (a) | 13.45 |
Advance Reservation for the above one Way Festival Special Fare Special Trains will open at 08.00 hrs on 13th August, 2022 from Southern Railway End
For detailed information regarding timings of halts and composition, passengers may please visit www.enquiry.indianrail.gov.in
Here’s the latest verified info (mid-2025) on Velankanni Festival Special Trains from Mangaluru to Chennai, typically serving crowd surges during Velankanni Church Feast and sometimes Onam:
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🚂 Festival-Special: Mangaluru ⇄ Chennai (Via Tambaram / Velankanni)
➕ Train No. 06050 – Mangaluru Central → Tambaram (Special Fare Special)
- Operated as a festival special (e.g., Velankanni festival in September 2025).
- Departed Mangaluru Central at 19:00 hrs, arrived Tambaram next day ~13:45 hrs after ~18 h 45 m journey via Kerala and Tamil Nadu.
- Included AC, sleeper, and general coaches.
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While not a direct Mangalore–Chennai train, it provided connectivity toward Chennai and was often run in connection with Velankanni rush.
❌ No Dedicated Mangalore–Chennai Velankanni Special Confirmed in 2025
- As of now, no special train numbers (like 06050) have been announced for mid-2025, including the upcoming Velankanni festival.
- Southern Railway typically issues such specials only 2–3 weeks before the festival—listings should appear around late August 2025.
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🚆 Regular Year-Round Trains Between Mangalore & Chennai
If special trains aren’t scheduled, dependable daily options include:
| Train No. | Name & Route | Frequency | Travel Time |
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| 12685 / 12686 | Chennai Central – Mangaluru Central Superfast Express | Daily | ~15 h |
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| 22638 / 22637 | West Coast Superfast Express (via Kerala / Palakkad route) | Daily | ~16 h 20 m |
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| 12602 / 12601 | Mangaluru–Chennai Mail | Daily | ~16 h 20 m |
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These are fully scheduled trains—offering AC, sleeper, chair car, and general coaches.
🧭 What You Should Do
- Keep an eye on official Southern Railway bulletins or platforms (e.g., TrainHelp, SR official site) in Aug–Sep 2025 for announcements of Velankanni festival specials.
- If such services like 06050/06051 are confirmed, book early, as they run infrequently and fill up fast.
- If no specials are scheduled, opt for daily express or superfast options listed above for Chennai–Mangalore travel.
✅ Summary
- ✅ Seasonal special train 06050 (Mangalore → Tambaram) previously ran for the Velankanni festival (e.g., Sept 2025).
- ❌ As of July 2025, No Velankanni-branded Mangalore–Chennai special has been confirmed for 2025.
- 🚄 Daily options like 12685/12686, 22638/22637, and 12602/12601 provide consistent connectivity between Mangalore and Chennai.
Would you like me to set a reminder to check for the festival special listing in August, or help you compare fare/availability on the regular trains now?