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Summer special train Ernakulam-Velankanni – Summer special train Velankanni-Ernakulam

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Summer special train Ernakulam-Velankanni – Summer special train Velankanni-Ernakulam

Ernakulam-Velankanni-Ernakulam

Southern Railway Summer Special Train 2025-In order to clear extra rush of passengers. Southern Railway will run Summer Special Trains between Ernakulam-Velankanni-Ernakulam Summer Special train as detailed

Special fare Special Train from Ernakulam to Velankanni

Train No. 06015 Ernakulam – Velankanni Special fare special train will leave Ernakulam at 11.00 Hrs on April 04th, 11th, 18th, 25th, May 02nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th ,June 06th, 13th, 20th, 27th 2025 and reach Velankanni at 07.00 Hrs the next day (Sundays)

Stoppages: Thripunithura, Kottayam, Changanasseri, Tiruvalla, Chenganur, Mavelikkara, Kayamkulam, Sasthankotta, Kollam, Kilikollur, Kundara, Kottarakkara, Avaneeswaram, Punalur, Tenmalai, Sengottai, Tenkasi, Kadayanallur, Sankarankovil, Rajapalayam, Srivilliputhur, Sivakasi, Virudhanagar, Arupukkottai Manamadurai, Karaikudi, Tiruchchirappalli, Thanjavur, Tiruvarur and Nagapattinam

Special fare Special Train from Velankanni to Ernakulam

Train No. 06016 Velankanni – Ernakulam Special fare special train will leave Velankanni at 18.15 Hrs on April 05th, 12th, 19th, 26th, May 03rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st, June 07th, 14th, 21st, 28th 2025 and reach Ernakulam at 14.00 Hrs the next day (Mondays)

Stoppages: Nagapattinam, Tiruvarur, Thanjavur, Tiruchchirappalli, Karaikudi, Manamadurai, Arupukkottai, Virudhanagar, Sivakasi, Sirvilluputhur, Rajapalayam, Sankarankovil, Kadayanallur, Tenkasi, Sengottai, Tenmalai, Punalur, Avaneeswaram, Kottarakara, Kundara, Kilikollur, Kollam, Sasthankotta, Kayamkulam, Mavelikkara, Chenganur, Tiruvalla, Chenaganasseri, Kottayam and Tripunithura,

Composition: Three Tier -3, Sleeper Class- 7, Second Class-2, Luggage cum Brake van – 2

Advance reservations for above Summer Special trains will open at 08.00 hrs on 11.03.2025

It sure looks like Southern Railway (Trichy division) has introduced special summer services between Ernakulam Junction and Velankanni for 2025. No direct Chennai–Velankanni trains labeled as “Summer Special” were found, but here’s everything verified for the Ernakulam–Velankanni corridor:

🌞 2025 Summer Special Trains: Ernakulam ⇄ Velankanni

🚆 1. Ernakulam → Velankanni (Train No. 06061)

  • 🗓️ Operates on Wednesdays: May 14, 21, 28 and June 4, 2025
  • 🕚 Departure: Ernakulam Jn at ~23:50
  • 🕒 Arrival: Velankanni the next day at ~15:15 (~15¼h journey)
  • Coach composition: 1 AC‑2 tier, 3 AC‑3 tier, 8 Sleeper, 4 General second class, 2 Divyang‑friendly second‑class coaches

🚆 2. Velankanni → Ernakulam (Train No. 06062)

  • 🗓️ Operates on Thursdays: May 15, 22, 29 and June 5, 2025
  • 🕕 Departure: Velankanni at ~18:40–18:40 PM
  • 🕚 Arrival: Ernakulam Jn next morning at ~11:55 (~17h journey)
  • Same coach configuration as above

These services were launched to meet pilgrim travel demand during the summer season before the June peak.

📈 Regular Scheduled Service (Non-Special)

  • Train No. 16361/16362 – Ernakulam–Velankanni Express runs biweekly:
    • Departs Ernakulam at ~13:00, arrives Velankanni next day at ~05:40 (~16h 40m)
    • Also returns from Velankanni to Ernakulam
    • Serves major stations: Kottayam, Chengannur, Kayankulam, Tiruturaipundi, and more

📋 Summary Table

Route Train No. Dates (2025) Dep – Arr Duration Frequency
Ernakulam → Velankanni 06061 May 14, 21, 28; June 4 23:50 → 15:15 (+1) ~15 h 15 m Weekly (Summer Special)
Velankanni → Ernakulam 06062 May 15, 22, 29; June 5 ~18:40 → 11:55 (+1) ~17 h Weekly (Summer Special)
Regular Express 16361/16362 Biweekly year-round Ernakulam ~13:00 → VLNK ~05:40 ~16 h 40 m Twice/week

💡 Travel Tips & Notes

  • Secure your tickets early via IRCTC or NTES, especially for the limited summer special services.
  • For travel outside the special dates, opt for regular train 16361/16362, which runs throughout the year.
  • These specials feature Upgraded LHB coach composition starting mid-July 2025, enhancing comfort and safety

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