Vishu Rush: IRCTC Announces Special Trains to Kerala from Chennai and Mangaluru

In a major relief for thousands of Malayalis traveling home for the Vishu festivities, Southern Railway has officially announced the operation of Vishu Special Trains. These seasonal services are strategically scheduled to connect major hubs like Chennai and Mangaluru to South Kerala, particularly the Trivandrum North (Kochuveli) and Kollam sectors via the Kottayam route.

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Chennai Egmore – Trivandrum North (06115/06116):

The Chennai Egmore – Trivandrum North Special (Train No. 06115) is scheduled to depart from Chennai Egmore on April 10 at 11:55 PM, reaching Trivandrum North at 6:00 PM the following evening. The return service (06116) departs on April 15 at 3:45 PM, arriving in Chennai at 11:45 AM the next day. Trivandrum North is located at a distance of 800+ km from Chennai Egmore, and this service will stop at major stations including Palakkad, Thrissur, Ernakulam Town, and Kottayam.

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Mangaluru Junction – Trivandrum North (06041/06042):

The Mangaluru Junction – Trivandrum North Special (Train No. 06041) will start its journey on April 11 at 6:00 PM, arriving in Trivandrum at 6:30 AM the next day. The return train (06042) leaves Trivandrum on April 12 at 8:30 AM and reaches Mangaluru by 8:45 PM. The distance from Mangaluru to Trivandrum is approximately 630 km, and this train will serve vital stops like Kasaragod, Kannur, Kozhikode, and Shoranur. The train consists of 2 Second AC, 2 Third AC, 10 Sleeper, and 4 General coaches.

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Chennai Central – Kollam (06119/06120):

Additionally, the Chennai Central – Kollam Special (06119) departs on April 15 at 3:10 PM, reaching Kollam at 6:55 AM. The return service (06120) leaves Kollam on April 16 at 10:40 AM. These services are critical for passengers in the Kottayam-Changanassery belt.