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Special Trains from Mysuru to Tirunelveli, Karaikudi, and Ramanathapuram to Ease Festival Rush!

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:

🚆 Mysuru – 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

🚆 Mysuru – 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

🚆 Mysuru – 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

🔔 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.