Mangaluru: The Railways has extended the periodicity of the Mangaluru Central–Chennai Egmore–Mangaluru Central Special train, allowing it to make four additional trips, providing more travel options for passengers between coastal Karnataka and Chennai.
The extension is expected to benefit passengers travelling between Mangaluru and Tamil Nadu, particularly those looking for additional rail services on the busy route. The decision comes as the Railways continues to operate special trains to meet passenger demand on important inter-State routes.
Four additional trips announced
According to the Railway announcement reported by The Hindu, the Mangaluru Central–Chennai Egmore–Mangaluru Central Express Special will operate for four more trips following the extension of its periodicity.
The special service connects Mangaluru Central in Karnataka with Chennai Egmore in Tamil Nadu, covering an important rail corridor between the coastal region and Chennai.
The additional trips will allow passengers to continue using the service beyond its earlier operating schedule.
Relief for passengers on Mangaluru-Chennai route
The Mangaluru-Chennai rail corridor is used by passengers travelling for work, education, business, family visits and other purposes between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.
Additional special services can be particularly useful when regular trains have limited availability or when passenger demand increases during busy travel periods.
The extension is therefore expected to provide some relief to travellers seeking confirmed rail accommodation on the route.
Special train service extended
The Railways periodically introduces special trains or extends existing special services based on operational requirements and passenger demand.
The Mangaluru Central–Chennai Egmore service is among the special trains being continued with additional trips. The latest decision means passengers will have four more opportunities to travel on the service.
Passengers planning their journeys have been advised to check the latest railway schedule and ticket availability before making travel arrangements, as special-train timings and operational details can differ from regular services.
Connectivity between coastal Karnataka and Chennai
Mangaluru is an important railway hub for coastal Karnataka, with trains connecting the city to several major destinations across the country.
Chennai, meanwhile, is a major transport and commercial centre in Tamil Nadu. A direct rail service between the two cities provides an important link for passengers travelling between the two regions.
The continuation of the special train is expected to strengthen this connectivity during the additional operating period.
Passengers can check latest schedule
With four more trips now planned, passengers travelling from Mangaluru towards Chennai and those travelling in the opposite direction will have additional opportunities to use the service.
Travellers should check the latest information on departure dates, timings, stoppages, coach composition and ticket availability through official railway booking and enquiry platforms before travelling.
The Railways’ decision to extend the special service is aimed at meeting passenger requirements while maintaining additional connectivity between Mangaluru and Chennai.
The four additional trips will provide a temporary boost to rail connectivity on the route and give passengers more choices for planning their journeys.