Passengers travelling between Gujarat, Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu have good news.
Southern Railway has announced two special train services to improve connectivity during the busy travel season.
The newly introduced trains are the Valsad–Velankanni Special and the Velankanni–Dahanu Road Special.
These services are expected to benefit pilgrims, tourists and regular passengers, especially those visiting Velankanni, one of Tamil Nadu’s most popular pilgrimage destinations.
Valsad–Velankanni Special Train: Date and Timings
The Valsad–Velankanni Special (Train No. 09030) will run as a one-time special service.
Departure: Valsad at 6:25 PM on July 14, 2026 (Tuesday)
Arrival: Velankanni at 10:00 AM on July 17, 2026 (Friday)
The train will travel via Dahanu Road, offering improved rail connectivity between Gujarat and Tamil Nadu.
Major Stations on the Route
The train will stop at several important stations, including:
Valsad, Dahanu Road, Palghar, Vasai Road, Panvel, Lonavala, Pune, Daund, Solapur, Kalaburagi, Wadi, Yadgir, Krishna, Raichur, Manthralayam Road, Adoni, Guntakal, Gooty, Tadipatri, Yerraguntla, Cuddapah, Razampeta, Renigunta, Katpadi, Vellore Cantonment, Tiruvannamalai, Villupuram, Tirupadiripuliyur, Chidambaram, Mayiladuthurai, Tirunallar, Karaikal, Nagore, Nagapattinam and Velankanni.
Velankanni–Dahanu Road Special: Return Journey Details
The Velankanni–Dahanu Road Special (Train No. 09029) will also operate as a one-time special train.
Departure: Velankanni at 12:30 AM on July 17, 2026 (Friday)
Arrival: Dahanu Road at 2:50 PM on July 18, 2026 (Saturday)
The train will travel via Vasai Road, providing another convenient option for passengers returning towards Maharashtra.
Stations Covered on the Return Route
The return train will stop at:
Velankanni, Nagapattinam, Nagore, Karaikal, Tirunallar, Mayiladuthurai, Chidambaram, Tirupadiripuliyur, Villupuram, Tiruvannamalai, Vellore Cantonment, Katpadi, Renigunta, Razampeta, Cuddapah, Yerraguntla, Tadipatri, Gooty, Guntakal, Adoni, Manthralayam Road, Raichur, Krishna, Yadgir, Wadi, Kalaburagi, Solapur, Daund, Pune, Lonavala, Panvel, Vasai Road, Palghar and Dahanu Road.
Extra Travel Option for Pilgrims and Tourists
These special train services are expected to ease travel between Gujarat, Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu while offering better connectivity to Velankanni during the travel season.
Passengers planning their journey on these routes can take advantage of these additional services for a more convenient and comfortable trip.
