Southern Railway has announced weekly special train services between Tirunelveli and Mettupalayam from July 5th to 27th, 2026. The trains will operate via Pollachi, Podanur and Coimbatore to cater to increased passenger demand.
Coimbatore: Southern Railway has announced the operation of weekly special train services between Tirunelveli and Mettupalayam during July 2026 to meet the increased travel demand of passengers.
According to a notification issued by Southern Railway, Train No. 06030 Tirunelveli–Mettupalayam Weekly Special will depart Tirunelveli at 7 p.m. every Sunday from July 5 to July 26, 2026 (four services), and arrive at Mettupalayam at 7.30 a.m. the following day.
In the return direction, Train No. 06029 Mettupalayam–Tirunelveli Weekly Special will depart Mettupalayam at 7.45 p.m. every Monday from July 6 to July 27, 2026 (four services), and reach Tirunelveli at 8.05 a.m. the next day.
The special trains will comprise AC Two-Tier, AC Three-Tier, Sleeper Class, General Second Class and Luggage-cum-Brake Van coaches, including accommodation for differently abled passengers.
The trains will halt at Cheranmahadevi, Kallidaikurichi, Ambasamudram, Kizhakadaiyam, Pavoorchatram, Tenkasi, Kadayanallur, Sankarankovil, Rajapalayam, Srivilliputtur, Sivakasi, Virudhunagar, Madurai, Dindigul, Oddanchatram, Palani, Udumalaipettai, Pollachi, Kinathukadavu, Podanur and Coimbatore Junction before terminating at Mettupalayam.
According to a notification issued by Southern Railway, Train No. 06030 Tirunelveli–Mettupalayam Weekly Special will depart Tirunelveli at 7 p.m. every Sunday from July 5 to July 26, 2026 (four services), and arrive at Mettupalayam at 7.30 a.m. the following day.
In the return direction, Train No. 06029 Mettupalayam–Tirunelveli Weekly Special will depart Mettupalayam at 7.45 p.m. every Monday from July 6 to July 27, 2026 (four services), and reach Tirunelveli at 8.05 a.m. the next day.
The special trains will comprise AC Two-Tier, AC Three-Tier, Sleeper Class, General Second Class and Luggage-cum-Brake Van coaches, including accommodation for differently abled passengers.
The trains will halt at Cheranmahadevi, Kallidaikurichi, Ambasamudram, Kizhakadaiyam, Pavoorchatram, Tenkasi, Kadayanallur, Sankarankovil, Rajapalayam, Srivilliputtur, Sivakasi, Virudhunagar, Madurai, Dindigul, Oddanchatram, Palani, Udumalaipettai, Pollachi, Kinathukadavu, Podanur and Coimbatore Junction before terminating at Mettupalayam.