The periodicity of 12 special trains has been extended, with services scheduled to operate on specified days between October 30 and November 15, 2026. The extension covers trains connecting Tambaram, Bodinayakkanur, Tirunelveli, Thiruvananthapuram Central, Chennai Egmore, Kanniyakumari and Kollam. Advance bookings for these special trains will open at 08:00 hours on October 24, 2026, as stated in the announcement.

Train No. 06059, Tambaram–Bodinayakkanur Superfast Special, will operate on Saturdays, with its extension period running from October 31 to November 14, 2026, covering three trips. Train No. 06060, Bodinayakkanur–Tambaram Special, will operate on Sundays from November 1 to November 15, 2026, also covering three trips.

Train No. 06070, Tirunelveli–Tambaram Special, will operate on Thursdays from November 5 to November 12, 2026, covering two trips. Train No. 06069, Tambaram–Tirunelveli Special, will operate on Fridays from November 6 to November 13, 2026, covering two trips.

Train No. 06110, Thiruvananthapuram Central–Tambaram Special, will operate on Wednesdays from November 4 to November 11, 2026, covering two trips. Train No. 06109, Tambaram–Thiruvananthapuram Central Special, will operate on Thursdays from November 5 to November 12, 2026, covering two trips.

Train No. 06045, Chennai Egmore–Kanniyakumari Special, will operate on Fridays from October 30 to November 13, 2026, covering three trips. Train No. 06046, Kanniyakumari–Chennai Egmore Special, will operate on Sundays from November 1 to November 15, 2026, covering three trips.

Train No. 06117, Chennai Egmore–Kollam Special, will operate on Thursdays from November 5 to November 12, 2026, covering two trips. Train No. 06118, Kollam–Chennai Egmore Special, will operate on Fridays from November 6 to November 13, 2026, covering two trips.

Train No. 06121, Chennai Egmore–Kollam Special, will operate on Saturdays from November 7 to November 14, 2026, covering two trips. Train No. 06122, Kollam–Dr MGR Chennai Central Special, will operate on Sundays from November 8 to November 15, 2026, covering two trips.

Advance bookings for all the above special trains will open at 08:00 hours on October 24, 2026.

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 - RSB