Special Summer Train Alert: Chennai to Kanyakumari Route Gets Big Travel Boost!

Published : May 12, 2026, 01:21 PM IST

To manage the crazy summer holiday rush, Southern Railway has just announced new superfast special trains. These will run between Chennai Egmore and Kanyakumari.

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Chennai - Kanyakumari Special Train Announcement
Passenger numbers are shooting up because of the summer holidays. To handle this extra rush, Southern Railway is starting special superfast trains between Chennai Egmore and Kanyakumari. This is a huge help for anyone travelling to the southern districts of Tamil Nadu.
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Here are the details. Train No. 06045 from Chennai Egmore to Kanyakumari will run on May 15, 22, 29, and June 5. It leaves Chennai at 11:50 PM on Fridays and reaches Kanyakumari at 1:00 PM the next day. The return train, No. 06046, will run on May 17, 24, 31, and June 7. It leaves Kanyakumari at 11:25 PM on Sundays and arrives in Chennai at 11:30 AM the next morning.

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Special Train Announcement
This special train will stop at key stations for passenger convenience. The list includes Villupuram, Ariyalur, Trichy, Srirangam, Madurai, and Tirunelveli. The train reaches Trichy and Srirangam in the early morning hours, which is super convenient for people travelling from there.
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The train has coaches for every budget. You can book AC two-tier, AC three-tier, Sleeper, and Second Class seats. There are also special coaches for differently-abled passengers. Railway officials are saying you should book your tickets fast, as they expect a huge demand during the summer season.

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Summer Special Train
This new train is a massive relief for everyone. It helps families going to their hometowns, tourists heading to places like Kanyakumari, and devotees visiting temples. For people from southern Tamil Nadu, this announcement is especially happy news.

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