Pongal Unreserved Special train
Unreserved Special train for Pongal Festival
1. Train No 06031 Coimbatore – Rameswaram unreserved special train will leave Coimbatore at 09.45 hrs on 14.01.2025 and 16.01.2025 (2 services) and reach Rameswaram at 18.45 hrs. on same day.
Stoppages: Podanur (09.57 hrs Dep) Pollachi (10.45 hrs Dep), Udumalaippettai (11.15 hrs Dep), Palani (11.55 hrs Dep), Oddanchatiram(12.22 hrs Dep), Dindigul (12.55 hrs Dep), Kodaikanal Road (13.15 hrs Dep) Madurai(14.10 hrs Dep), Manamadurai (15.10 hrs Dep), Paramakkudi(15.36 hrs Dep), Ramanathapuram(16.05 hrs Dep), Uchippuli (16.25 hrs Dep), and Mandapam(16.40 hrs Dep).
Composition: General Second class – 8, & Luggage-cum-brake van – 2 coaches
2. Train No 06032 Rameswaram – Coimbatore unreserved special train will leave Rameswaram at 08.40 hrs of 15.01.2025 and 17.01.2025 (2 services) and reach Coimbatore at 17.30 hrs on same day.
Stoppages: Mandapam (09.10hrs Dep), Uchippuli (09.25hrs Dep), Ramanathapuram (09.40hrs Dep), Paramakkudi (10.10hrs Dep), Manamadurai (10.40hrs Dep), Madurai (11.30hrs Dep), Kodaikanal Road (12.07hrs Dep), Dindigul (12.45hrs Dep), Oddanchatiram (13.22hrs Dep), Palani (14.05hrs Dep), Udumalaippettai (14.45hrs Dep), Pollachi (15.35hrs Dep), and Podanur (17.05hrs Dep).
Composition: General Second class – 8, & Luggage-cum-brake van – 2 coaches.
Here’s the lowdown on Pongal Unreserved Special Trains run by Southern Railway—perfect for non-ticketed festival travel needs during the Pongal season in Tamil Nadu, including details on routes, timings, and train types:
Key Unreserved Special Trains for Pongal 2025
1. Chennai Egmore → Madurai (One-Way MEMU Unreserved Express)
- Train No. 06161
- Departs: Chennai Egmore at 2:15 PM on January 13, 2025 (Monday)
- Arrives: Madurai by 12:30 AM, next day
- Stops: Tambaram → Chengalpattu → Melmaruvathur → Tindivanam → Villupuram → Vriddhachalam → Ariyalur → Srirangam → Tiruchirappalli → Manaparai → Dindigul → Sholavaram → Koodal Nagar → Madurai
2. Madurai → Chennai Egmore (Return MEMU Unreserved Express)
- Train No. 06062
- Departs: Madurai at 4:00 PM on January 19, 2025 (Sunday)
- Arrives: Chennai Egmore at 12:45 AM, January 20
3. Coimbatore ⇄ Dindigul (Unreserved Special)
- Train Nos. 06077 / 06078
- 06xxx 06077: Coimbatore departs at 9:20 AM, arrives Dindigul by 1:00 PM
- Return 06078: Leaves Dindigul at 2:00 PM, reaches Coimbatore by 5:30 PM
- Route includes stops like Akkaraipatti, Palani, Udumalpet, Pollachi, and Podanur
4. Madurai → Chennai Egmore (Second One-Way MEMU Special)
- Train No. 06164
- Departs: Madurai at 7:15 PM on January 15, 2025 (Wednesday)
- Arrives: Chennai Egmore at 3:20 AM, January 16
Overview Table
| Train No. | Route | Date | Departure → Arrival | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06161 | Chennai Egmore → Madurai | Jan 13 | 2:15 PM → 12:30 AM | MEMU, Unreserved, One-way |
| 06062 | Madurai → Chennai Egmore | Jan 19 | 4:00 PM → 12:45 AM | MEMU, Unreserved, Return |
| 06164 | Madurai → Chennai Egmore | Jan 15 | 7:15 PM → 3:20 AM | MEMU, Unreserved, One-way |
| 06077/78 | Coimbatore ⇄ Dindigul | Jan 13–18 | 9:20 AM / 2:00 PM | Unreserved Special |
What Makes These Unreserved Trains Stand Out?
- No reservations required—ideal when regular trains are full.
- Festival-oriented—designed to handle the surge during Pongal.
- MEMU (local) format ensures frequent stops and flexibility.
- Practical for last-minute or family travel during high-demand periods.
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