Southern Railway has announced Onam Special weekly express train services between Dr. MGR Chennai Central and Kollam. Train No. 06119, Dr. MGR Chennai Central–Kollam Weekly Express Special, will operate on 12th, 19th, and 26th August, and 2nd September 2026, while the return service, Train No. 06120, Kollam–Dr. MGR Chennai Central Weekly Express Special, will operate on 13th, 20th, and 27th August, and 3rd September 2026. Both trains will run a total of four services. The route includes stops at Perambur, Arakkonam, Katpadi, Jolarpettai, Salem, Erode, Tiruppur, Podanur, Palakkad, Thrissur, Aluva, Ernakulam Town, Kottayam, Changanasseri, Tiruvalla, Chengannur, Mavelikkara, and Kayankulam.

The special train services have been introduced to help manage the expected surge in passenger traffic during the Onam festival season and provide additional travel options between Tamil Nadu and Kerala. Passengers planning their festival journeys are advised to check seat availability and reservation status in advance to ensure a smooth and comfortable trip.

Passengers are requested to visit the Indian Railways website (www.enquiry.indianrail.gov.in), dial 139, or download the NTES app for detailed arrival and departure timings at the respective stations.

Source- SR