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Pooja & Diwali Special Trains 2026: Charlapalli to Tiruvannamalai

South Central Railway has announced special trains to clear the extra rush of passengers during the upcoming Pooja and Deepavali (Diwali) festivals in 2026. These train services will run as Train No. 07003/07004 Charlapalli – Tiruvannamalai – Charlapalli Express Specials to facilitate easy transit between Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu.

Special Train Route and Schedule Details

The festival special trains will operate from October 6, 2026, to November 18, 2026, offering 7 services in each direction. Below are the complete schedule, timings, and station details:

Train No. & NameFromToFrequency & Dates (2026)Departure & Arrival Timings
Train No. 07003 Charlapalli – Tiruvannamalai Express SpecialCharlapalliTiruvannamalaiTuesdays: Oct 06, 13, 20, 27 & Nov 03, 10, 17Departs: 14:20 hrs
Arrives: 08:00 hrs (Next Day)
Train No. 07004 Tiruvannamalai – Charlapalli Express SpecialTiruvannamalaiCharlapalliWednesdays/Fridays: Oct 07, 14, 21, 28 & Nov 04, 11, 18Departs: 20:00 hrs
Arrives: 14:30 hrs (Next Day)

Route Halts, Timings, or Alternate Arrangements

  • Coach Composition: The train is equipped with 3 AC Two Tier, 5 AC Three Tier, 10 Sleeper Class, 4 General Second Class, and 2 Luggage cum Brake Vans.
  • Major Station Halts and Timings (07003 / 07004): 
    • Kacheguda: 14:55 / 15:00 hrs (07003) | 12:25 / 12:30 hrs (07004)
    • Mahbubnagar: 16:40 / 16:42 hrs (07003) | 10:23 / 10:25 hrs (07004)
    • Kurnool City: 18:38 / 18:40 hrs (07003) | 07:53 / 07:55 hrs (07004)
    • Renigunta: 01:35 / 01:45 hrs (07003) | 01:00 / 01:10 hrs (07004)
    • Tirupati: 02:10 / 02:15 hrs (07003) | 00:30 / 00:35 hrs (07004)
    • Katpadi: 05:25 / 05:35 hrs (07003) | 22:15 / 22:25 hrs (07004)
  • Advance Reservation Details: Bookings open starting 08:00 hrs on October 3, 2026 from the Southern Railway reservation counters and IRCTC portal.
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