Southern Railway has announced Diwali Special Express Trains between Tambaram and Nagercoil to facilitate passenger travel during the festival season. The special services will operate in both directions under Train Nos. 06153 and 06154.

Train No. 06153 – Tambaram–Nagercoil Express Special will depart from Tambaram on 6 November 2026 (Friday) and arrive at Nagercoil the following day. The train will operate with one service.

Train No. 06154 – Nagercoil–Tambaram Express Special will depart from Nagercoil on 9 November 2026 (Monday) and reach Tambaram the following day. This train will also operate with one service.

The trains will stop at Chengalpattu, Villupuram, Tiruppadirippuliyur, Chidambaram, Sirkazhi, Mayiladuthurai, Kumbakonam, Papanasam, Thanjavur, Tiruchchirappalli, Dindigul, Madurai, Virudhunagar, Sattur, Kovilpatti, Tirunelveli and Valliyur.

The coach composition of the special trains will consist of 2 AC Two Tier coaches, 3 AC Three Tier coaches, 11 Sleeper Class coaches, 4 General Second Class coaches and 2 Luggage-cum-Brake Vans.

Advance bookings for the above festival special trains will open on 29 October 2026 (Thursday).

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 - SCR & RSB