Pongal special train – SR
Pongal Special train from Chennai Egmore to Tirunelveli, Tirunelveli to Tambaram, Tambaram – Tirunelveli, Nagercoil – Tambaram, Tiruchchirappalli Chennai Egmore, Nagercoil to Tiruchchirappalli
1. Suvidha special train from Chennai Egmore to Tirunelveli
Train No.82601 Chennai Egmore – Tirunelveli Suvidha special train will leave Chennai Egmore at 18.50 hrs. on 10th January, 2020 and reach Tirunelveli at 06.00 hrs. the next day.
Composition: AC 2-tier – 1, AC 3-tier – 3, Sleeper Class – 12 & Luggage-cum-brake van – 2 coaches.
Stoppages: Tambaram, Chengalpattu, Villupuram, Vriddhachalam, Tiruchchirappalli, Dindigul, Madurai, Virudhunagar, Satur and Kovilpatti.
2. Special fare special train from Tirunelveli to Tambaram
Train No.06002 Tirunelveli – Tambaram Special fare special train will leave Tirunelveli at 18.15 hrs. on 11th January, 2025 and reach Tambaram at 05.00 hrs. the next day.
Composition: AC 2-tier – 1, AC 3-tier – 3, Sleeper Class – 12 & Luggage-cum-brake van – 2 coaches.
Stoppages: Kovilpatti, Satur, Virudhunaga, Madurai, Dindigul, Tiruchchirappalli, Vriddhachalam, Villupuram and Chengalpattu.
3. Suvidha special trains between Tambaram – Tirunelveli
Train No.82603 Tambaram – Tirunelveli Suvidha special train will leave Tambaram at 19.20 hrs. on 12th January, 2025 and reach Tirunelveli at 06.00 hrs. the next day.
Train No.82604 Tirunelveli – Tambaram Suvidha special train will leave Tirunelveli at 18.15 hrs. on 18th January, 2025 and reach Tambaram at 05.00 hrs. the next day.
Composition: AC 2-tier – 1, AC 3-tier – 3, Sleeper Class – 12 & Luggage-cum-brake van – 2 coaches.
Stoppages: Kovilpatti, Satur, Virudhunagar, Madurai, Dindigul, Tiruchchirappalli, Vriddhachalam, Villupuram and Chengalpattu.
4. Suvidha special from Nagercoil to Tambaram
Train No.82606 Nagercoil – Tambaram Suvidha special train will leave Nagercoil at 17.00 hrs. on 19th January, 2020 and reach Tambaram at 05.00 hrs. the next day.
Composition: AC 2-tier – 1, AC 3-tier – 4, Sleeper Class – 11, General Second Class – 4 & Luggage-cum-brake van – 2 coaches.
Stoppages: Valiyur, Tirunelveli, Kovilpatti, Satur, Virudhunagar, Madurai, Dindigul, Tiruchchirappalli, Vriddhachalam, Villupuram and Chengalpattu.
5. Special fare special train from Tambaram to Nagercoil
Train No.06075 Tambaram – Nagercoil Special fare special train will leave Tambram at 11.20 hrs on 20th January, 2025 and reach Nagercoil at 02.00 hrs. the next day.
Composition: AC 2-tier – 1, AC 3-tier – 4, Sleeper Class – 11, General Second Class – 4 & Luggage-cum-brake van – 2 coaches.
Stoppages: Chengalpattu, Villupuram, Vriddhachalam, Tiruchchirappalli, Dindigul, Madurai, Virudhunagar, Satur, Kovilpatti, Tirunelveli and Valliyur.
6. Special fare special train from Tiruchchirappalli – Chennai Egmore
Train No.06026 Tiruchchirappalli – Chennai Egmore Special fare special train will leave Tiruchchirappalli at 14.30 hrs. on 11th January, 2020 and reach Chennai Egmore at 20.15 hrs. the same day.
Composition: AC 2-tier – 1, AC 3-tier – 4, Sleeper Class – 13, General Second Class -2 & Luggage-cum-brake van – 2 coaches.
Stoppages: Srirangam, Ariyalur, Vriddhachalam, Villupuram, Chengalpattu and Tambaram.
7. Suvidha special train from Chennai Egmore to Tirunelveli
Train No.82607 Chennai Egmore – Tirunelveli Suvidha special train will leave Chennai Egmore at 23.50 hrs. on 11th January, 2020 and reach Tirunelveli at 11.45 hrs. the next day.
Composition: AC 2-tier – 1, AC 3-tier – 4, Sleeper Class – 13, General Second Class -2 & Luggage-cum-brake van – 2 coaches.
Stoppages: Tambaram, Chengalpattu, Villupuram, Vriddhachalam, Tiruchchirappalli, Dindigul, Madurai, Virudhunagar, Satur and Kovilpatti.
8. Special fare special train from Tirunelveli to Tambaram
Train No.06004 Tirunelveli – Tambaram Special fare special train will leave Tirunelveli at 18.15 hrs. on 12th January, 2020 and Tambaram at 05.00 hrs. the next day.
Composition: AC 2-tier – 1, AC 3-tier – 4, Sleeper Class – 13, General Second Class -2 & Luggage-cum-brake van – 2 coaches.
Stoppages: Kovilpatti, Satur, Virudhunagar, Madurai, Dindigul, Tiruchchirappalli, Vriddhachalam, Villupuram and Chengalpattu.
9. Suvidha special train from Tambaram to Nagercoil
Train No.82609 Tambaram – Nagercoil Suvidha special train will leave Tambaram at 19.00 hrs on 13th January, 2025 and reach Nagercoil at 07.10 hrs. the next day.
Composition: AC 2-tier – 1, AC 3-tier – 4, Sleeper Class – 13, General Second Class – 2 & Luggage-cum-brake van – 2 coaches.
Stoppages: Chengalpattu, Villupuram, Vriddhachalam, Tiruchchirappalli, Dindigul, Madurai, Virudhunagar, Satur, Kovilpatti, Tirunelveli and Valliyur.
10. Special fare special train from Nagercoil to Tiruchchirappalli
Train No.06006 Nagercoil – Tiruchchirappalli Special fare special train will leave Nagercoil at 10.15 hrs. on 14th January, 2020 and reach Tiruchchirappalli at 18.00 hrs. the same day.
Composition: AC 2-tier – 1, AC 3-tier – 4, Sleeper Class – 13, General Second Class -2 & Luggage-cum-brake van – 2 coaches.
Stoppages: Valiyur, Tirunelveli, Kovilpatti, Satur, Virudhunagar, Madurai and Dindigul.
Advance reservations for above Pongal Special trains will open at 08.00 hrs on 08.01.20.
Here’s the comprehensive rundown for the Southern Railway (SR) Pongal Special Trains in 2025, including schedules, routes, and booking timelines:
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Southern Railway’s 2025 Pongal Special Train Schedule
1. Chennai Egmore ⇄ Tirunelveli – Train Nos. 06101 / 06102
- 06101: Departs Chennai Egmore at 11:45 PM on January 11, arriving at Tirunelveli by 1:00 PM on January 12.
- 06102: Returns, leaving Tirunelveli at 3:30 PM on January 12, reaching Chennai Egmore by 2:40 AM on January 13.
- Coach Composition: 2 AC 3-tier, 2 Sleeper, 10 General Second Class, 1 Divyangjan-friendly coach, and 1 Luggage-cum-Brake Van.
2. Tirunelveli ⇄ Tambaram (Weekly Specials) – Train Nos. 06092 / 06091
- 06092: From Tirunelveli, this special departs at 3:30 PM on Sundays — January 12, 19, 26 — arriving at Tambaram by 4:10 AM the next day.
- 06091: Return leg departs Tambaram at 3:30 PM on the following Mondays — January 13, 20, 27 — reaching Tirunelveli by 4:55 AM the next day.
3. Tambaram ⇄ Kanniyakumari – Train Nos. 06093 / 06094
- 06093: Leaves Tambaram at 10:30 PM on January 13 (Monday) and reaches Kanniyakumari by 12:30 PM next day.
- 06094: Returns from Kanniyakumari on January 14, departing at 3:30 PM, arriving at Tambaram by 6:15 AM next day.
4. Chennai Egmore ⇄ Madurai MEMU Special – Train Nos. 06061 / 06062
- 06061: Departs Chennai Egmore at 10:45 AM on January 18, arrives Madurai by 7:15 PM the same day.
- 06062: Return leg departs Madurai at 4:00 PM on January 19, arriving at Chennai Egmore by 12:45 AM on January 20.
- Operates with 8-car unreserved MEMU coaches to ease busy travel during Pongal.
Summary Table
| Route | Train No. | Dates | Departure → Arrival |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chennai Egmore → Tirunelveli | 06101 / 06102 | Jan 11-12 | 23:45 → 13:00 / 15:30 → 02:40 |
| Tirunelveli → Tambaram | 06092 / 06091 | Jan 12–27 (Sun/Mon weeks) | 15:30 → 04:10 / 15:30 → 04:55 |
| Tambaram → Kanniyakumari | 06093 / 06094 | Jan 13–14 | 22:30 → 12:30 (next day) |
| Chennai Egmore → Madurai (MEMU) | 06061 / 06062 | Jan 18–19 | 10:45 → 19:15 / 16:00 → 00:45 |
Booking & Useful Insights
- Advance Reservations opened on January 5, 2025, from 8:00 AM to manage the high Pongal travel demand.
- These specials are strategic and seasonal—options intended to help commuters access their hometowns during the festival.
- Be aware: Special trains often lower in prioritization may suffer delays or disruptions, as frequently shared by passengers online.
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