Southern Railway has announced special train services to accommodate the increased passenger demand during the Onam festival season. The special train, named the Ernakulam Jn – Yelahanka Jn Garibrath Superfast Tri-Weekly Special Express (Train Nos. 06101/06102), is scheduled to operate on September 4th and 6th from Ernakulam Junction and will reach Yelahanka Junction on the same day.
The train (06101) will depart from Ernakulam Junction at 12:40 pm and arrive at Yelahanka Junction at 11:00 pm. On its return journey (06102), the train will leave Yelahanka at 5:00 am on September 5th and 7th and will reach Ernakulam Junction by 2:20 pm the same day.
The train is equipped with two AC two-tier coaches, nine AC three-tier coaches, and two power car cum brake vans, providing ample accommodation for travelers.
Ernakulam Jn – Yelahanka Jn Train Timings:
12:40 pm – Departure from Ernakulam Jn
1:53 pm – Thrissur
3:15 pm – Palakkad
4:13 pm – Podanur
4:58 pm – Tirupur
5:45 pm – Erode
6:33 pm – Salem
9:21 pm – Whitefield
9:31 pm – Krishnarajapuram
11:00 pm – Yelahanka Jn
Yelahanka Jn – Ernakulam Jn Train Timings:
5:00 am – Departure from Yelahanka Jn
5:20 am – Krishnarajapuram
5:31 am – Whitefield
8:58 am – Salem
9:50 am – Erode
10:33 am – Tirupur
11:15 am – Podanur
12:08 pm – Palakkad
1:18 pm – Thrissur
2:20 pm – Ernakulam Jn
The advance reservation for this special service has already begun, allowing passengers to secure their seats in advance. This initiative by Southern Railway aims to ensure smooth and hassle-free travel for those celebrating Onam.
