Mangaluru's rail connectivity is set to receive a boost with Southern Railway's announcement of two special one-way express trains this week, addressing the anticipated surge in passenger traffic. These services include a direct train from Chennai Egmore to Mangaluru Central, departing on October 17, followed by a service from Mangaluru Central to Rameswaram on October 19.
The first special, Train No. 06036, will commence its journey from Chennai Egmore at 11:55 PM on October 17. It is scheduled to arrive at Mangaluru Central by 07:45 PM the following day, October 18. This route includes vital stops at Perambur, Tiruvallur, Arakkonam Junction, Katpadi Junction, Jolarpettai Junction, Salem Junction, Erode Junction, Tiruppur, Podanur Junction, Palakkad Junction, Shoranur Junction, Tirur, Kozhikode, Vadakara, Thalassery, Kannur, Payyanur, Nileshwaram, Kanhangad, and Kasaragod stations.
Following this, Train No. 06142 will depart from Mangaluru Central early on Monday, October 19, at 04:15 AM. Passengers can expect to reach Rameswaram by 07:30 PM on the same evening. Key stoppages for this southbound service include Kasaragod, Kanhangad, Payyanur, Kannur, Thalassery, Vadakara, Kozhikode, Tirur, Shoranur Junction, Palakkad Junction, Palakkad Town, Kollangode, Pollachi Junction, Udumalpettai, Palani, Oddanchatram, Dindigul Junction, Madurai Junction, Manamadurai Junction, Paramakudi, and Ramanathapuram stations.
Both special trains will offer a comprehensive travel experience with 21 coaches each. These consist of a mix of First Class AC, AC Two-Tier, AC Three-Tier, Sleeper Class, General Class coaches, and dedicated Luggage-cum-Brake Van coaches. The Public Relations Officer of Mysuru Division confirmed these details in a recent press release.
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