Southern Railway announces Diwali special trains between Chennai and Podanur

Southern Railway has announced two pairs of express special trains to clear the additional passenger rush during the Diwali festival. The trains will operate between Chennai Central and Podanur, and between Tambaram and Nagercoil, on November 6 and 9.
Train No. 06023 Dr MGR Chennai Central–Podanur Express Special will leave Chennai Central at 11.55 p.m. on November 6 and reach Podanur at 9.15 a.m. the next day.
In the return direction, Train No. 06024 will depart Podanur at 11.30 p.m. on November 9 and reach Chennai Central at 9.35 a.m. the following day.
The trains will stop at Perambur, Tiruvallur, Arakkonam, Katpadi, Jolarpettai, Salem, Erode and Tiruppur. Train No. 06153 Tambaram–Nagercoil Express Special will depart Tambaram at 11.55 p.m. on November 6 and arrive at Nagercoil at 3.30 p.m. on November 7.
The return service, Train No. 06154, will leave Nagercoil at 9 p.m. on November 9 and reach Tambaram at 11.30 a.m. on November 10.
The train will stop at Chengalpattu, Villupuram, Tiruppadirippuliyur, Chidambaram, Sirkazhi, Mayiladuthurai, Kumbakonam, Papanasam, Thanjavur, Tiruchchirappalli, Dindigul, Madurai, Virudhunagar, Sattur, Kovilpatti, Tirunelveli and Valliyur.
Both pairs of special trains will have two AC two-tier coaches, three AC three-tier coaches, 11 sleeper-class coaches, four general second-class coaches and two luggage-cum-brake vans.
Advance reservations will open at 8 a.m. on October 29.