Puja festival: special train to Chennai from Thiruvananthapuram extended
Southern Railways has extended the Thiruvananthapuram Central–Tambaram Weekly Express to accommodate increased passenger traffic during the Puja festival. The special train will operate seven round trips between September 16 and October 29.
Why it matters
Seasonal train extensions are critical for managing high-volume holiday travel in India, ensuring connectivity for thousands of commuters.
The Thiruvananthapuram Central–Tambaram Weekly Express has been extended by the Southern Railways for the convenience of passengers travelling during the Puja festive season. The Thiruvananthapuram Central–Tambaram Weekly Special (train number 06110) will operate on Wednesdays from September 16 to October 28 (7 trips). In the return direction, the train will operate on Thursdays from September 17 to October 29 (7 trips).
Published - September 15, 2026 08:22 pm IST
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