Special train between Nagercoil-Mangalore Central
Special train between Mangalore Central-Nagercoil (Train No. 06605 / 06606) time table, route, frequency and fare
Train No. 06605 / Train No. 06606 Mangalore Central-Nagercoil-Mangalore Central Daily Special Trains:
With the composition of one-AC Chair Car, Four-Second Class Chair Cars, Fourteen-General Second Class Coaches, Two-Luggage cum Brake Vans, Train No. 06605 Mangalore Central-Nagercoil Daily Special Train will leave Mangalore Central at 07.20 hrs on and from 06th January, 2025 and reach Nagercoil at 23.20 hrs, the same day until further advice
In Return direction Train No.06606 Nagercoil-Mangalore Central Daily Special Train will leave Nagercoil at 02.00 hrs on and from 07th January, 2025 and reach Mangalore Central at 18.00 hrs, the same day until further advice
Train No. 06605 Mangalore Central-Nagercoil Daily Special Train will have additional stoppages at Neyyattinkara and Kulitthurai.
Here’s what I found about special trains between Nagercoil (NCJ) and Mangalore Central (MAQ), including festival or unreserved services for 2025:
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🚆 Nagercoil ↔ Mangalore Central: Special Train Services in 2025
Ernad Special (X06606 / X06605)
- Historically, there was a special “Ernad” train (X06606 / X06605) running between Nagercoil Junction and Mangalore Central, often deployed during festive seasons to manage passenger surge. It featured multiple stops across Kerala and Karnataka and took around 16 hours to cover ~691 km
- However, by late 2025 these specials were discontinued/returned to regular scheduling, and no 2025 festival-era run of this train has been confirmed
⚠️ No Confirmed 2025 Festival Specials
- I found no evidence of newly scheduled special trains between Nagercoil and Mangalore in 2025.
- Although Deepavali specials were operated on Nagercoil–Mangalore–Tambaram sectors in 2023 (like train 06062/06063), those services included the Nagercoil ↔ Mangalore section but extended beyond; there were no standalone Nagercoil‑Mangalore specials in 2025
🚉 Regular Daily Services
16649 / 16650 – Parasuram Express
- Connects Mangalore Central ↔ Nagercoil, and was extended in July 2025 to run all the way to Kanniyakumari
- Operates daily with a journey time of approximately 15h 50m over ~703 km, featuring AC Chair Car, Second Sitting, Sleeper, and General coaches
Other Noteworthy Services
- West Coast Superfast Express (12685/86) runs daily between Chennai Central and Mangalore Central, stopping at major stations like Erode and Palakkad—indirectly serving Kerala–Karnataka interconnectivity but not Nagercoil directly
- Maveli Express (16603/04) runs daily between Mangalore Central and Thiruvananthapuram, covering the coastal route, offering AC and sleeper classes
📋 Summary Table
| Route | Train No. | Frequency | Journey Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nagercoil–Mangalore Central | Ernad Special (X06606 / X06605) | Festive (past) | ~16 h | Discontinued by 2021; no 2025 run |
| Nagercoil–Mangalore Central | Parasuram Express (16650/16649) | Daily | ~15 h 50 m | Regular service, extended to Kanniyakumari |
✅ TL;DR
- No dedicated special trains between Nagercoil and Mangalore Central were listed or operated in 2025.
- The former Ernad Special is no longer active as of 2025.
- Your best regular connectivity is the daily Parasuram Express (16650/16649), which serves the entire route and beyond.
Would you like assistance checking seat availability on Parasuram Express, exploring connecting special trains from other regions, or finding multi-leg alternatives during festival travel?