President of Tamil Nadu Rail Users Federation, Subramani wrote to the Union Minister of Railways, Chairman of Railway Board and to various other railway authorities seeking special train services ahead of Diwali 2026.
In his letter, Subramani sought the authorities nod to introduce 8 interstate, special trains in the – 1. Chennai – Mumbai; Chennai- Bangalore; Chennai- Hyderabad; Chennai –Trivandrum; Chennai – Ernakulam; Chennai – Mangalore; Mysuru – Karaikudi ; Tirunelveli – Mumbai and Tuticorin Mumbai routes.
“Operating special trains on these routes will substantially reduce congestion on existing services, provide convenient travel options for passengers from different regions, and help meet the increased transportation demand during the festival season,” he said in a press release.
