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Southern Railway Announces Extension of Special Train Services

Southern Railway Extends Special Train Services

Southern Railway has announced the extension of several special trains to accommodate passenger demand. The services of these special trains have been extended for various periods starting October 2026, covering routes between Chennai, Kanniyakumari, Coimbatore, Jaipur, Tuticorin, and Narasapur.

Details of Extended Train Services

The details of the extended special train services are as follows:

  • Train No. 06045 Chennai Egmore - Kanniyakumari Special: Running on Fridays, this service is extended from October 2, 2026, to October 23, 2026 (4 trips).
  • Train No. 06046 Kanniyakumari - Chennai Egmore Special: Running on Sundays, this service is extended from October 4, 2026, to October 25, 2026 (4 trips).
  • Train No. 06181 Coimbatore - Jaipur Special: Running on Thursdays, this service is extended from October 8, 2026, to November 26, 2026 (8 trips).
  • Train No. 06182 Jaipur - Coimbatore Special: Running on Sundays, this service is extended from October 11, 2026, to November 29, 2026 (8 trips).
  • Train No. 06019 Tuticorin - Narasapur Special: Running on Mondays, this service is extended from October 5, 2026, to November 30, 2026 (9 trips).
  • Train No. 06020 Narasapur - Tuticorin Special: Running on Wednesdays, this service is extended from October 7, 2026, to December 2, 2026 (9 trips).

Passengers are advised to plan their journeys accordingly and refer to official railway communication channels for further details.

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