Southern Railway Announces Pongal 2026 Special Trains; Bookings Open!

• Southern Railway to run special trains from January 8 to 21, 2026, to manage Pongal festival rush.
• Services connect major destinations like Nagercoil, Tirunelveli, Rameswaram to Chennai terminals.
• Key Superfast and Express trains include Nagercoil–Tambaram, Kanniyakumari–Tambaram, Tirunelveli–Chengalpattu, Coimbatore–Dr MGR Chennai Central.
• Advance bookings for all special trains opened on January 4, 2026, via IRCTC website, app, and counters.
• Passengers are advised to book early due to high demand and check timings carefully.

Why It Matters: Southern Railway launches special trains for Pongal 2026; book early for hassle-free travel.