A special train will run from Nagercoil to Chennai Egmore on October 20, while another service will connect Thiruvananthapuram North with Tambaram, according to a report by Dinamalar – Tamil Nadu. The services are scheduled to operate through key cities in Tamil Nadu and Kerala, with reservations reported to have opened on October 17 at 8 am.
The special train from Nagercoil will depart at 9 pm on October 20 and reach Chennai Egmore at 9:55 am the following morning. Its route will include Tirunelveli, Madurai, Tiruchirappalli and Chengalpattu before arriving in Chennai.
A separate special train will leave Thiruvananthapuram North at 8 pm on October 20 and reach Tambaram at 11 am the next day. The return service will depart from Tambaram at 2 pm on October 21 and arrive at Thiruvananthapuram North at 5 am the following morning.
The services provide additional rail capacity between southern Tamil Nadu, Chennai and Thiruvananthapuram during the specified travel period. Passengers travelling from Nagercoil and intermediate stations will have an additional option to reach Chennai Egmore, while the Thiruvananthapuram North–Tambaram service will provide a separate connection to the southern suburbs of Chennai.
The published schedule identifies Nagercoil, Tirunelveli, Madurai, Tiruchirappalli and Chengalpattu among the stations on the route. The report does not provide details on the train numbers, coach composition, fares or the number of seats available for booking.
Passengers will need to check the applicable railway reservation channels for current availability and booking details. The announced services are scheduled for October 20, with the return journey from Tambaram planned for October 21.