Special Train Services Extended Ahead of Sabarimala Chithira Attathirunal Festival
The services of several special trains have been extended, providing additional travel options for devotees travelling to Sabarimala during the upcoming pilgrimage season.
The extended services will be particularly useful for devotees planning to attend the Sree Chithira Attathirunal festival at Sabarimala on November 6 and 7, helping pilgrims from Tamil Nadu and southern Kerala plan their journey with additional rail connectivity.
According to the schedule, the following special trains will operate with extended services:
- 06059 Tambaram–Bodinayakkanur Superfast Special – Saturdays, October 31 to November 14
- 06060 Bodinayakkanur–Tambaram Special – Sundays, November 1 to 15
- 06070 Tirunelveli–Tambaram Special – Thursdays, November 5 and 12
- 06069 Tambaram–Tirunelveli Special – Fridays, November 6 and 13
- 06110 Thiruvananthapuram Central–Tambaram Special – Wednesdays, November 4 and 11
- 06109 Tambaram–Thiruvananthapuram Central Special – Thursdays, November 5 and 12
- 06045 Chennai Egmore–Kanniyakumari Special – Fridays, October 30 to November 13
- 06046 Kanniyakumari–Chennai Egmore Special – Sundays, November 1 to 15
- 06117 Chennai Egmore–Kollam Special – Thursdays, November 5 and 12
- 06118 Kollam–Chennai Egmore Special – Fridays, November 6 and 13
- 06121 Chennai Egmore–Kollam Special – Saturdays, November 7 and 14
- 06122 Kollam–Dr MGR Chennai Central Special – Sundays, November 8 and 15
Advance Booking
Advance reservations for these special trains are scheduled to open at 8:00 AM on October 24, 2026.
The extended services are expected to benefit Sabarimala devotees travelling for the Sree Chithira Attathirunal festival on November 6 and 7. The temple will open at 5:00 PM on November 6 and remain open until 10:00 PM on November 7, allowing devotees to plan their pilgrimage with the help of the additional train services. The extended services will be particularly useful for pilgrims travelling from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and other southern districts. Pilgrims are advised to check the latest railway schedule and seat availability before planning their journey.