Mangaluru: Southern Railway has announced welcome relief for passengers travelling between Nagercoil and Madgaon during the upcoming festive season. To accommodate the increased demand for long-distance travel during Christmas and New Year, special train services will operate between December 24, 2025 and January 7, 2026.
Festive-season travel boost
The introduction of these special services aims to provide smoother travel options for thousands of passengers who typically struggle to secure tickets during the peak holiday period. Railway officials noted that the temporary services would ease congestion across the southern coastal corridor and ensure more comfortable journeys for travellers.
According to the schedule, Train No. 06083 Nagercoil Jn.–Madgaon Jn. Express Special will operate every Tuesday from December 24, 2025 to January 6, 2026. The train will depart from Nagercoil Junction at 11:40 hrs and arrive at Madgaon Junction at 08:50 hrs the next day.
In the reverse direction, Train No. 06084 Madgaon Jn.–Nagercoil Jn. Express Special will depart every Wednesday from Madgaon Junction between December 25, 2025 and January 7, 2026. Departure is scheduled at 10:15 hrs, with arrival at Nagercoil Junction at 11:00 hrs the following day.
Detailed route and key halts
The route is designed to serve major stations across Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Karnataka before entering Goa. This provides convenient connectivity for interstate passengers travelling for holidays, family visits, or tourism.
The trains will halt at:
- Eraniel
- Kulitturai
- Thiruvananthapuram Central
- Kollam Jn.
- Kayankulam Jn
- Mavelikara
- Chengannur
- Tiruvalla
- Changanasseri
- Kottayam
- Ernakulam Town
- Aluva
- Thrissur
- Shoranur Jn.
- Kozhikode
- Vadakara
- Thalassery
- Kannur
- Kasargod
- Mangaluru Jn
- Surathkal
- Udupi
- Kundapur
- Mookambika Road Byndoor
- Murudeshwar
- Kumta
- Karwar
With this extensive list of halts, the special services are expected to cater to a wide segment of passengers across the coastal belt.
Coach composition and passenger amenities
Each train will operate with 21 coaches, consisting of:
- 2 AC 3-Tier coaches
- 15 Sleeper Class coaches
- 2 General coaches
- 2 SLR coaches (Seating-cum-Luggage Rake)
The high number of sleeper coaches ensures adequate capacity for long-distance travellers, especially those booking in the non-AC segment, which typically faces the highest demand during the year-end travel rush.
Railway authorities have advised passengers to verify detailed halts and timings through the official enquiry website. Travellers have also been encouraged to book tickets early to avoid last-minute inconvenience.
A timely move for holiday travellers
The introduction of these special services comes as a strategic move to manage the predictable surge in demand during late December and early January. With tourism, interstate travel, and festive movement expected to rise significantly, the special trains are likely to reduce crowding in regular services.
Passengers may visit the official railway enquiry portal for real-time updates and detailed travel information. The railway administration has urged travellers to make use of the special services to ensure a safer and more comfortable journey during the busy holiday season.