18 trains to Bengaluru, six to Chennai and more; Railways announces Onam special trains connecting Kerala

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The Railways announced 46 special services during the Onam season connecting Thiruvananthapuram to deal with the demand and rush in the southern states of India. The booking has already started. Six services connecting Chennai-Kollam, Mangalore-Kochuveli 16 services, Mangalore-Kollam six services, Kochuveli-Bengaluru 18 services – comprise the 46 services announced. Special services have also been requested for Onam to Hyderabad, Mumbai and Delhi.

Chennai Central Kollam Weekly Express (August 27, September 3, September 10), Kollam Chennai Central Weekly Express (August 28, September 4, 11), Mangalore Junction Thiruvananthapuram North Express (August 21, 23, 28, 30, September 4, 6, 11, 13), Thiruvananthapuram North Mangalore Junction Express (August 22, 24, 29, 31, September 5, 7, 12, 14), Mangalore Junction Kollam Express (August 25, September 1, 8), Kollam Mangalore Junction Express (August 26, September 2, 9), SMVT Bengaluru Thiruvananthapuram North Express (August 13, 27, September 3), Thiruvananthapuram North SMVT Bengaluru Express (August 14, 28, September 4), SMVT Bengaluru Thiruvananthapuram North Express (August 11, 18, 25, September 1, 8, 15), Thiruvananthapuram North SMVT Bengaluru Express (August 12, 19, 26, September 2, 9, 16).