Velankanni festival: Indian Railways announce special trains for devotees

In view of the upcoming Velankanni festival, South Western Railway has announced a special train between Vasco Da Gama (Goa) and Velankanni (Tamil Nadu).

The feast will be celebrated on August 29.

According to a release, the Vasco Da Gama-Velankanni Special train will leave Vasco Da Gama at 9 am on August 27 and reach Velankanni at 12:25 pm the next day.

In the return direction, Velankanni-Vasco Da Gama Special (07358) will leave Velankanni at 11:45 pm on August 28 and reach Vasco Da Gama at 4 am on the third day.

Coach Composition: 4- AC Three Tier Coaches, 5- Sleeper Class Coaches, 7- General Second Class Coaches & 2- Second Class Divyangjan Friendly cum Luggage Cum Brake Vans