With major festivals like Navaratri, Dasara, Deepavali, and other local celebrations fast approaching, Southern Railway has announced the launch of weekly special trains to ease passenger congestion.
According to a press release issued by the Southern Railway, here are the details:
๐ Mysuru โ Tirunelveli Weekly Special Trains (Train Nos. 06239 / 06240)
- Train No. 06239 (Mysuru to Tirunelveli)
- Runs: Every Monday from September 15 to November 24
- Departure: 8:15 AM from Mysuru
- Arrival: 11:30 AM next day (Tuesday) at Tirunelveli
- Train No. 06240 (Tirunelveli to Mysuru)
- Runs: Every Tuesday from September 16 to November 25
- Departure: 3:40 PM from Tirunelveli
- Arrival: 5:40 AM next day (Wednesday) at Mysuru
- Stops at: Kovilpatti, Sattur, Madurai, Kodaikanal Road Jn., Dindigul, Karur, Namakkal, Salem
๐ Mysuru โ Karaikudi Biweekly Special Trains (Train Nos. 06243 / 06244)
- Train No. 06243 (Mysuru to Karaikudi)
- Runs: Every Thursday & Saturday from September 18 to November 29
- Departure: 11:20 PM from Mysuru
- Arrival: 11:00 AM next day at Karaikudi
- Train No. 06244 (Karaikudi to Mysuru)
- Runs: Every Friday & Sunday from September 19 to November 30
- Departure: 6:45 PM from Karaikudi
- Arrival: 7:45 AM next day at Mysuru
- Stops at: Pudukkottai, Tiruchchirappalli, Karur, Namakkal, Salem
๐ Mysuru โ Ramanathapuram Weekly Special Trains (Train Nos. 06237 / 06238)
- Train No. 06237 (Mysuru to Ramanathapuram)
- Runs: Every Monday from September 15 to October 27
- Departure: 6:35 PM from Mysuru
- Arrival: 10:00 AM next day (Tuesday) at Ramanathapuram
- Train No. 06238 (Ramanathapuram to Mysuru)
- Runs: Every Tuesday from September 16 to October 28
- Departure: 3:10 PM from Ramanathapuram
- Arrival: next day (Wednesday) at Mysuru
- Stops at: Paramakudi, Manamadurai, Madurai, Dindigul, Karur, Namakkal, Salem, Dharmapuri, Hosur
๐ Passengers are advised to plan their travel and book tickets in advance. These special trains aim to provide extra connectivity during the high-demand festive season.
