Tamil Nadu: Southern Railway announces Thiruvananthapuram–Velankanni summer special train
Tamil Nadu: In response to the increased passenger traffic during the summer season, the Southern Railway has announced a special train service. This summer special train will run between Thiruvananthapuram North Station in Kerala and Velankanni in Tamil Nadu. The railway administration states that this initiative aims to provide relief to passengers from overcrowding and make travel more convenient.
According to a press release, the special express train (number 06031) will depart from Thiruvananthapuram North at 11:00 am on May 13, 20, and 28. It will arrive in Velankanni at 3:00 am the next day. Similarly, in the return direction, train number 06032 will depart from Velankanni at 12:45 pm on May 14, 21, and 28 and arrive in Thiruvananthapuram North at 5:45 am the next day.
The railway stated that this special service is being operated solely to meet the summer season’s demand and provide relief to passengers from the crowds on regular trains.
This special train will feature various types of coaches for passenger convenience. The train will include 2 AC double-decker coaches, 2 AC triple-decker coaches, 3 AC triple-decker economy class coaches, 6 sleeper class coaches, and 4 general second-class coaches. Additionally, a special second-class coach will be provided for disabled passengers to make their journey more convenient.
According to railway officials, this initiative has been taken due to the high passenger demand on this route. The number of pilgrims traveling to religious sites increases, especially during the summer holidays, necessitating the need for such special trains.
This route between Thiruvananthapuram and Velankanni is considered crucial for religious and family travel. The Velankanni Church is a major pilgrimage site, attracting pilgrims from various parts of the country.
Southern Railway has appealed to passengers to take advantage of this special train service and plan their journeys in advance to avoid last-minute rush and inconvenience.
Following this announcement, a sense of relief is being seen among the travellers, especially those who are planning to visit this important religious place of South India during the summer season.
