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Pooja Festival Special Trains 2026 Announced by Southern Railway

Southern Railway has announced special weekly express trains between Chennai and Kollam to clear the extra rush of passengers during Gandhi Jayanthi and Pooja Festival 2026. These special services will run throughout October 2026 to ensure comfortable travel for commuters during the festive season. Advance reservations for these weekly express specials will open at 08:00 hrs on September 23, 2026. 

Special Train Route and Schedule Details

Commuters can plan their journeys with the following detailed schedule of the Pooja Festival special trains operating between Chennai and Kollam:

Train No. & NameFromToFrequency / Dates (2026)
06117 Chennai Egmore – Kollam Weekly SpecialChennai EgmoreKollamThursdays: Oct 01, 08, 15, 22, 29
06118 Kollam – Chennai Egmore Weekly SpecialKollamChennai EgmoreFridays: Oct 02, 09, 16, 23, 30
06121 Chennai Egmore – Kollam Weekly SpecialChennai EgmoreKollamSaturdays: Oct 03, 10, 17, 24, 31
06122 Kollam – Dr MGR Chennai Central Weekly SpecialKollamDr MGR Chennai CentralSundays: Oct 04, 11, 18, 25, Nov 01

Route Halts, Timings, or Alternate Arrangements

  • Train 06117 Timings: Departs Chennai Egmore at 23:40 hrs on Thursdays, arriving at Kollam at 16:20 hrs the next day.
  • Train 06118 Timings: Departs Kollam at 18:45 hrs on Fridays, arriving at Chennai Egmore at 12:30 hrs the next day.
  • Train 06121 Timings: Departs Chennai Egmore at 23:40 hrs on Saturdays, arriving at Kollam at 16:20 hrs the next day.
  • Train 06122 Timings: Departs Kollam at 18:45 hrs on Sundays, arriving at Dr MGR Chennai Central at 11:35 hrs the next day.
  • Route Halts: Key stoppages include Perambur, Tiruvallur, Arakkonam, Katpadi, Jolarpettai, Salem, Erode, Tiruppur, Podanur, Palakkad, Thrissur, Aluva, Ernakulam Town, Kottayam, Changanasseri, Tiruvalla, Chengannur, Mavelikara, and Kayankulam.
  • Coach Composition: Comprises 1 AC First Class Cum AC Two Tier Coach, 2 AC Two Tier Coaches, 4 AC Three Tier Coaches, 13 Sleeper Class Coaches, and 2 Luggage cum Brake Vans.
  • Reservation Window: Tickets can be booked online and offline starting from 08:00 hrs on September 23, 2026.
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