Onam Special Train Thiruvananthapuram to Chennai | Onam Special Train Chennai to Thiruvananthapuram
Onam Special Train Thiruvananthapuram to Chennai | Onam Special Train Chennai to Thiruvananthapuram
Train No. 06043 / 06044 Tambaram – Kochuveli – Tambaram Festival Special Fare Specials:
Train No. 06043 Tambaram – Kochuveli Festival Special Fare Special will leave Tambaram at 14.15 hrs on 04th September, 2025 (Sunday) and reach Kochuveli at 12.00 hrs, the next day (1 Service)
In return direction Train No. 06044 Kochuveli – Tambaram Festival Special Fare Special will leave Kochuveli at 14.30 hrs on 05th September, 2025 (Monday) and reach Tambaram at 10.55 hrs, the next day (1 Service)
Coach Composition: 1 – AC First Class cum AC Two Tier Coach, 2 – AC Two Tier Coaches, 12 – Sleeper Class Coaches, 4 – General Second Class Coaches, 2 – Second Class Divyangjan Friendly cum Luggage Cum Brake Vans
Train No. 06044 Kochuveli – Tambaram Festival Special Fare Special will have an additional stoppage at Perambur
The details of timings and stoppages of Train No. 06043 / 06044 Tambaram – Kochuveli – Tambaram Festival Special Fare Specials are as follows:
| Train No. 06043 Tambaram – Kochuveli | Station | Train No. 06044 Kochuveli – Tambaram | ||
| 14.15 (Sun) | (d) | Tambaram | (a) | 10.55 (Tues) |
| 14.45 / 14.50 | (a / d) | Chennai Egmore | (a / d) | 10.00 / 10.05 |
| — | — | Perambur | (a / d) | 08.53 / 08.55 |
| 17.13 / 17.15 | (a / d) | Arakkonam | (a / d) | 08.03 / 08.05 |
| 18.08 / 18.10 | (a / d) | Katpadi | (a / d) | 06.40 / 06.45 |
| 19.35 / 19.40 | (a / d) | Jolarpettai | (a / d) | 05.05 / 05.10 |
| 22.50 / 22.53 | (a / d) | Salem | (a / d) | 03.25 / 03.30 |
| 23.00 / 23.05 | (a / d) | Erode | (a / d) | 02.25 / 02.35 |
| 00.28 / 00.30 | (a / d) | Tiruppur | (a / d) | 01.30 / 01.32 |
| 01.57 / 02.00 | (a / d) | Coimbatore | (a / d) | 00.40 / 00.45 |
| 03.20 / 03.25 | (a / d) | Palakkad | (a / d) | 23.00 / 23.10 |
| 04.00 / 04.02 | (a / d) | Ottapalam | (a / d) | 22.23 / 22.25 |
| 04.55 / 04.57 | (a / d) | Thrisur | (a / d) | 20.10 / 20.13 |
| 05.48 / 05.50 | (a / d) | Aluva | (a / d) | 18.45 / 18.46 |
| 07.00 / 07.05 | (a / d) | Ernakulam Town | (a / d) | 18.20 / 18.25 |
| 08.10 / 08.13 | (a / d) | Kottayam | (a / d) | 17.05 / 17.08 |
| 08.40 / 08.41 | (a / d) | Changanasseri | (a / d) | 16.42 / 16.43 |
| 08.50 / 08.51 | (a / d) | Tiruvalla | (a / d) | 16.32 / 16.33 |
| 09.00 / 09.02 | (a / d) | Chengannur | (a / d) | 16.20 / 16.22 |
| 09.15 / 09.16 | (a / d) | Mavelikkara | (a / d) | 16.07 / 16.08 |
| 09.28 / 09.30 | (a / d) | Kayankulam | (a / d) | 15.56 / 15.58 |
| 10.10 / 10.13 | (a / d) | Kollam | (a / d) | 15.17 / 15.20 |
| 12.00 (Mon) | (a) | Kochuveli | (d) | 14.30 (Mon) |
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 information (as of late July 2025) regarding Onam festival special trains between Thiruvananthapuram and Chennai:
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🎉 Onam Festival Specials: Thiruvananthapuram ⇄ Chennai
❌ No Official Onam-labelled Specials Confirmed Yet for 2025
Southern Railway has not announced any Onam-specific special train services between Thiruvananthapuram and Chennai as of now. Although tickets for early September 2025 (Onam travel period) are already sold out on many regular routes, no special train schedules are public yet
🔄 Past Patterns & Context
- In previous years (e.g. Sept 2024), Chennai–Kollam (06119 / 06120) and Chennai–Kottayam (06111 / 06112) special trains were scheduled specifically during Onam rush, not necessarily Thiruvananthapuram–Chennai routes.
- Southern Railway also scheduled special services via Tambaram, Kochuveli, Kottayam etc., to manage festival travel load.
🚄 Regular Year‑Round Train Services (Chennai ↔ Thiruvananthapuram)
If no specials operate, these still offer dependable travel:
| Train No. | Name & Route | Frequency | Journey Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12623 / 12624 | Chennai Central ↔ Thiruvananthapuram Mail (via Kottayam) | Daily | ~15h 10m |
| 12695 / 12696 | Chennai Central ↔ Thiruvananthapuram SF Express | Daily | ~16h 10m |
These are AC/sleeper-equipped mail/superfast services that run throughout the year and often remain the go‑to option.
🧭 Summary Table
| Direction | Train No. | Season | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| TVC → Chennai Central | — | Onam 2025 | ❌ No official special confirmed yet |
| Chennai Central → TVC | — | Onam 2025 | ❌ Not confirmed |
| TVC ↔ Chennai via Tamil Nadu/Kerala | 06111/61‑12 (Kottayam train), 06119/61‑20 (Kollam train) | Onam 2025 | Operated previously but not yet reinstated for 2025 |
✅ What You Can Do Now
- Continue monitoring official announcements from Southern Railway in August–September 2025 for any Onam special route listings. Updates often come 2–3 weeks before the festival.
- If thrown open, these specials may operate through popular Kerala hubs (Kottayam, Kollam) rather than directly via Thiruvananthapuram.
- In the absence of special trains, use the prestigious daily services 12623/12624 or 12695/12696—book as early as possible (120 days in advance) since demand surges and tickets sell out rapidly.
🧾 Final Recommendation
- As of now, no confirmed Onam specials are scheduled between Thiruvananthapuram and Chennai for 2025.
- Past routes like TVC‑Kottayam or TVC‑Kollam specials might be repeated, but direct TVC–Chennai specials haven’t been confirmed.
- For assured travel, rely on daily mail/superfast express trains.
- I can assist in checking live PNR status or help set a reminder when Onam specials are released later this year—just let me know!