Southern Railway has announced special train services from Kerala ahead of the Navaratri festival to accommodate increased passenger demand and ease congestion on regular trains. The services will connect Thiruvananthapuram North with Santragachi in West Bengal and Bengaluru, offering additional travel options during the festive period.
According to the railway announcement, train number 06105, the Thiruvananthapuram North–Santragachi Special, will depart from Thiruvananthapuram North at 2.15 p.m. on Thursday, October 15, 2026. It is scheduled to reach Santragachi at 1.45 p.m. on Saturday, October 17.
The return service, train number 06106, will leave Santragachi at 2.15 p.m. on Sunday, October 18, and arrive at Thiruvananthapuram North at 9.55 a.m. on Tuesday, October 20.
Additional services have been announced on the Bengaluru route. Train number 06575, the Bengaluru Cantonment–Thiruvananthapuram North Special, will depart Bengaluru Cantonment at 4.40 p.m. on Friday, October 16, reaching Thiruvananthapuram North at 10.30 a.m. the following day.
The return service, train number 06576, will leave Thiruvananthapuram North at 12.40 p.m. on Saturday, October 17, and arrive at Bengaluru Cantonment at 6 a.m. on Sunday, October 18.
Bookings and Travel Planning
Bookings for the announced special trains are scheduled to begin at 8 a.m. on October 14, 2026. Passengers planning festive travel are advised to check the latest schedules, seat availability and stoppages through official railway channels before booking.
The additional services are intended to help manage the seasonal rush and provide more options for passengers travelling between Kerala, Bengaluru and eastern India during the festival period.
