New Summer Special Train Service Launched from Mangalore to Chennai Egmore
Mangalore To Chennai Egmore: Summer Special Train Starts, Stops At Salem, Erode, Tiruppur | Details
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A new summer special train service connecting Mangalore, Karnataka, and Chennai Egmore, Tamil Nadu, has been launched to accommodate the expected rise in passenger traffic during the summer holidays. The train will make key stops at Salem, Erode, Tiruppur, and others, enhancing travel convenience along this busy route.
- 01The special train service aims to alleviate overcrowding during peak summer travel.
- 02Train 06126 departs Mangalore Central at 4 pm on Mondays and arrives in Chennai Egmore at 10:30 am the next day.
- 03The return journey from Chennai Egmore departs at 2 pm on Tuesdays.
- 04Key stops include Salem, Erode, and Tiruppur, facilitating travel between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.
- 05Passengers are encouraged to check departure and arrival times for their convenience.
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To accommodate the anticipated surge in rail passengers during the summer holidays, a special train service has been introduced between Mangalore Central in Karnataka and Chennai Egmore in Tamil Nadu. The special train, numbered 06126, will depart from Mangalore at 4 pm on Mondays, making stops at significant stations including Podanur, Tiruppur, Erode, and Salem, and is scheduled to arrive at Chennai Egmore at 10:30 am the following day. The return journey will leave Chennai Egmore at 2 pm on Tuesdays, ensuring a convenient travel option for passengers. This initiative aims to ease congestion on regular train services and provide a timely, safe, and comfortable travel experience for holidaymakers. The overnight journey and well-planned stops make this service vital for both business and leisure travelers between the two states.
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This new train service will provide a much-needed travel option for holidaymakers, reducing congestion on regular trains and ensuring timely arrivals for passengers traveling between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.
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