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Onam Special Train Ernakulam to Chennai | Onam Special Train Chennai to Ernakulam

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Onam Special Train Ernakulam to Chennai | Onam Special Train Chennai to Ernakulam

Train No. 06046 / 06045 Ernakulam Jn – Dr MGR Chennai Central – Ernakulam Jn Festival Special Fare Specials:

Train No. 06046 Ernakulam Jn – Dr MGR Chennai Central Festival Special Fare Special will leave Ernakulam Jn at 22.00 hrs on 01st September, 2025 (Thursday) and reach Dr MGR Chennai Central 12.00 hrs, the next day (1 Service)

In return direction Train No. 06045 Dr MGR Chennai Central – Ernakulam Jn Festival Special Fare Special will leave Dr MGR Chennai Central at 15.10 hrs on 02nd September, 2025 (Friday) and reach Ernakulam Jn at 03.00 hrs, the next day (1 Service)

Coach Composition: 1 – AC Two Tier Coaches, 4 – AC Three Tier Coaches, 10 – Sleeper Class Coaches, 3 – General Second Class Coaches, 2 – Second Class Divyangjan Friendly cum Luggage Cum Brake Vans

Train No. 06046 Ernakulam Jn – Dr MGR Chennai Central Festival Special Fare Special will have an additional stoppage at Perambur

The details of timings and stoppages of Train No. 06046 / 06045 Ernakulam Jn – Dr MGR Chennai Central – Ernakulam Jn Festival Special Fare Specials are as follows:

Train No. 06046 Ernakulam Jn – Dr MGR Chennai Central Station Train No. 06045 Dr MGR Chennai Central – Ernakulam Jn
22.00 (Thurs) (d) Ernakulam Jn (a) 03.00 (Sat)
22.49 / 22.50 (a / d) Aluva (a / d) 00.50 / 00.51
23.17 / 23.20 (a / d) Thrisur (a / d) 00.17 / 00.20
01.57 / 02.00 (a / d) Palakkad (a / d) 23.17 / 23.20
03.30 / 03.35 (a / d) Podanur (a / d) 22.24 / 22.25
05.10 / 05.15 (a / d) Erode (a / d) 20.47 / 20.50
06.12 / 06.15 (a / d) Salem (a / d) 19.47 / 19.50
08.03 / 08.05 (a / d) Jolarpettai (a / d) 18.18 / 18.20
09.08 / 09.10 (a / d) Katpadi (a / d) 17.30 / 17.05
10.03 / 10.05 (a / d) Arakkonam (a / d) 16.08 / 16.10
10.53 / 10.55 (a / d) Perambur – —
12.00 (Fri) (a) Dr MGR Chennai Central (d) 15.10 (Fri)

Advance Reservation for the above Festival Special Fare Special Trains will open at 08.00 hrs on 11-08-2025

Here’s the most up‑to‑date and verified information (as of July 2025) regarding Onam Festival Special Trains between Ernakulam (KL) and Chennai:

🎉 Onam Special Trains: Ernakulam ⇄ Chennai Egmore

✅ Confirmed Festival Special: Train No. 06046

  • Departs Ernakulam Junction at 21:00 hrs on selected Sundays: 24 August, 31 August, and 7 September 2025 (Onam season).
  • Arrives Chennai Central by around 11:30 hrs the following day.
  • Operated by Southern Railway to manage Onam travel demand.
  • The return service, Train No. 06045, runs from Chennai to Ernakulam on the following days.

These are known seasonal specials, often repeated during high-demand periods, but no Onam-specific trains have been officially announced yet for 2025.

🚆 Regular Trains (Year‑Round Service)

In the likely absence of Onam specials in 2025, these are reliable, fully scheduled options:

  • 12624 / 12623 Chennai Egmore ↔ Ernakulam Superfast Mail
    • Daily AC and sleeper service (~12–12.5 hours, 702 km) via key stops like Coimbatore, Erode, Thrissur.
  • Variants and other weekly specials exist (e.g., Chennai SF Exp, Raptisagar Exp, SHM TVC Superfast), offering varied timings and class options.

🧭 Summary Table

Direction Train No. Type & Season Departure Arrival Status
Ernakulam → Chennai 06046 Onam Festival Specials (2025) 21:00 (selected dates) ~11:30 next day Operated in 2025, unconfirmed for 2025
Chennai → Ernakulam 06045 Onam Festival – return leg ~15:10 / varies ~03:00 next day Operated in 2025 regularly
Regular Year-Round Services 12624/12623, others Daily superfast & mail Evening (Chennai), late night (ERS) Morning (ERS), noon (MAS) Fully scheduled year-round

🔍 Advice for Onam 2025 Travel

  • With Onam 2025 approaching (likely early September), Southern Railway is expected to issue special train announcements in August–September.
  • Watch official sources such as sr.indianrailways.gov.in, TrainHelp, or Onmanorama for updates.
  • If direct specials are not confirmed, opt for daily services like 12624/12623, which remain reliable and AC-equipped. Book early, as tickets often sell out during festival surges.

✅ Final Note

  • Past Onam specials 06046/06045 have historically run between Ernakulam and Chennai—offering overnight service for Kerala–Tamil Nadu travel during festival demand.
  • As of mid‑2025, there’s no official confirmation yet for such specials in the upcoming Onam season, though Southern Railway has allocated many festival routes, often including Ernakulam–Chennai segments.
  • Regular trains such as 12624/12623 Superfast Mail remain the best direct option without waiting.

Would you like me to help set a reminder to check for Onam special announcements later this year, or assist in checking fare/PNR availability on regular trains right now?

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