Holi special trains announced between Thiruvananthapuram Central and Madar Junction

Mangalore Today News Network

Mangaluru, Mar 3, 2026: To clear the extra rush of passengers during the Holi festival, special trains will be operated between Thiruvananthapuram Central railway station and Madar Junction railway station.

Train Details

Train No. 06013 Thiruvananthapuram Central – Madar Junction Festival Special Express will depart from Thiruvananthapuram Central at 7.45 am on March 4 and March 11, 2026 (Wednesdays) and will arrive at Madar Junction at 11.00 am on the following Friday. (02 services)

Train No. 06014 Madar Junction – Thiruvananthapuram Central Festival Special Express will depart from Madar Junction at 9.40 pm on March 7 and March 14, 2026 (Saturdays) and will reach Thiruvananthapuram Central at 12.45 am on the following Tuesday. (02 services)

Coach Composition

The special trains will have 20 Sleeper Class coaches and two Second Class-cum-Luggage Brake Vans.

Detailed Timings in Palakkad Division

The detailed stoppages and timings of the special trains in the Palakkad Division are as follows:

Train No. 06013 (Thiruvananthapuram Central – Madar Junction)

Thiruvananthapuram Central – Depart 07.45 hrs (Wednesday)

Shoranur Junction – Arrive 14.05 hrs / Depart 14.15 hrs

Tirur – Arrive 14.54 hrs / Depart 14.55 hrs

Kozhikode – Arrive 15.32 hrs / Depart 15.35 hrs

Kannur – Arrive 16.37 hrs / Depart 16.40 hrs

Kasaragod – Arrive 17.44 hrs / Depart 17.45 hrs

Mangaluru Junction – Arrive 20.20 hrs / Depart 20.30 hrs

Madar Junction – Arrive 11.00 hrs (Friday)

Train No. 06014 (Madar Junction – Thiruvananthapuram Central)

Madar Junction – Depart 21.40 hrs (Saturday)

Mangaluru Junction – Arrive 11.50 hrs / Depart 12.00 hrs

Kasaragod – Arrive 12.39 hrs / Depart 12.40 hrs

Kannur – Arrive 13.42 hrs / Depart 13.45 hrs

Kozhikode – Arrive 15.07 hrs / Depart 15.10 hrs

Tirur – Arrive 15.44 hrs / Depart 15.45 hrs

Shoranur Junction – Arrive 18.10 hrs / Depart 18.20 hrs

Thiruvananthapuram Central – Arrive 00.45 hrs (Tuesday)

Other Stoppages

Apart from the above, the trains will also stop at Kollam Junction, Kayankulam Junction, Mavelikara, Chengannur, Tiruvalla, Changanassery, Kottayam, Ernakulam Town, Aluva, Thrissur, Surathkal, Udupi, Kundapura, Byndoor Mookambika Road, Murdeshwar, Kumta, Karwar, Madgaon Junction, Thivim, Sawantwadi Road, Kankavali, Ratnagiri, Chiplun, Khed, Mangaon, Roha, Panvel, Bhiwandi Road, Vapi, Surat, Vadodara Junction, Godra Junction, Ratlam Junction, Mandasor, Nimach, Chittaurgarh Junction, Bhilwara, Bijainagar and Ajmer Junction.

Passengers are advised to check the detailed schedule and make reservations in advance to avoid inconvenience during the festive rush.