Karmactive Team
Southern Railway has announced two pairs of Diwali special trains: Chennai Central-Podanur and Tambaram-Nagercoil. Advance reservations were scheduled to open at 8 am on October 29, 2026.
The services are intended to manage additional passenger demand during the Diwali period. Passengers should check availability, fares, quota rules and intermediate stops on IRCTC or official railway reservation channels before booking.
The Tambaram-Nagercoil service runs via Tiruchirappalli; Tiruchirappalli is an intermediate stop, not a separate destination service.
Chennai Central-Podanur Specials
- Train 06023: Departs Chennai Central at 11:55 pm on November 6, 2026, and arrives at Podanur at 9:15 am on November 7.
- Train 06024: Departs Podanur at 11:30 pm on November 9, 2026, and arrives at Chennai Central at 9:35 am on November 10.
Tambaram-Nagercoil Specials
- Train 06153: Departs Tambaram at 11:55 pm on November 6, 2026, and arrives at Nagercoil at 3:30 pm on November 7.
- Train 06154: Departs Nagercoil at 9 pm on November 9, 2026, and arrives at Tambaram at 11:30 am on November 10.
The Southern Railway Diwali special trains 2026 were announced for the festive travel period. The available reporting does not establish dynamic pricing, special fare slabs or limited Tatkal quotas for these particular services, so those claims have been removed.
Passengers should confirm the final timetable, halts, fare rules and reservation status through IRCTC or the official Southern Railway notice before travelling.
What Diwali special trains are running from Chennai in 2026?
Southern Railway has announced Train 06023 from Chennai Central to Podanur on November 6 and Train 06024 on the return route on November 9. It has also announced Train 06153 from Tambaram to Nagercoil on November 6 and Train 06154 on the return route on November 9. Reservations were scheduled to open on October 29.
Related Karmactive coverage: Indian Railways safety coverage and Indian Railways Tatkal guide.
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