Chennai, Sept 22:
Southern Railway will operate a special unreserved train between Villupuram and Tiruvannamalai on September 26 in view of the full moon Girivalam at the Arunachaleswarar Temple in Tiruvannamalai.
The special service has been arranged to handle the expected rush of devotees travelling to Tiruvannamalai for the full moon Girivalam.
Train No. 06130 will leave Villupuram at 10.10 am on September 26 and reach Tiruvannamalai at 11.45 am. On the return journey, Train No. 06129 will depart Tiruvannamalai at 12.40 pm and reach Villupuram at 2.15 pm.
The special trains will halt at Venkatesapuram, Mambalapattu, Ayanthur, Tirukkovilur, Adichanur, Andampallam and Thandarai.
The service will have eight coaches. Devotees have been advised to make use of the special service to facilitate smoother travel during the expected Girivalam rush.