Railway has announced two Diwali Special Express trains between Tambaram and Tenkasi via Sengottai to facilitate passenger travel during the festive season.

Train No. 06049, Tambaram–Tenkasi Express Special, will operate on November 7, 2026 (Saturday). The train will run via Chengalpattu, Melmaruvathur, Villupuram, Vriddhachalam, Ariyalur, Srirangam, Tiruchchirappalli, Dindigul, Kodaikanal Road, Madurai, Virudhunagar, Sivakasi, Srivilliputtur, Rajapalayam, Sankarankovil, Pambakovil Shandy and Kadayanallur before reaching Tenkasi.

In the return direction, Train No. 06050, Sengottai–Tambaram Express Special, will operate on November 9, 2026 (Monday). It will cover Tenkasi, Kadayanallur, Pambakovil Shandy, Sankarankovil, Rajapalayam, Srivilliputtur, Sivakasi, Virudhunagar, Madurai, Kodaikanal Road, Dindigul, Tiruchchirappalli, Srirangam, Ariyalur, Vriddhachalam, Villupuram, Melmaruvathur and Chengalpattu before reaching Tambaram.

Both special trains will have 23 coaches each, comprising four AC Chair Car coaches, 17 Chair Car coaches and two luggage-cum-brake vans.

Advance reservations for these Diwali Special trains will open on November 3, 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 - SR & RSB