New Delhi:/To ensure large-scale participation in Kashi Tamil Sangamam 4.0 and to strengthen the cultural bond between Tamil-speaking regions and the ancient spiritual city of Kashi, Indian Railways has launched a series of seven special trains connecting Kanyakumari, Chennai, Coimbatore, and Varanasi. These special services are designed to provide seamless travel, long-distance comfort, and timely connectivity for participants attending the multi-day cultural immersion festival. Phase-wise Train Schedule Begins The services commenced on 29 November 2025, with the first special train departing from Kanyakumari. This was followed today by an additional special train from Chennai. Subsequent departures include: 3 December: From Coimbatore 6 December: From Chennai 7 December: From Kanyakumari 9 December: From Coimbatore 12 December: Another service from Chennai With these planned departures, Indian Railways will operate a total of seven special trains from major Tamil Nadu cities to Varanasi in a structured and phased manner. Return Services From Varanasi To ensure timely return journeys, Indian Railways has also scheduled several special return services from Varanasi: 5 December: To Kanyakumari 7 December: To Chennai 9 December: To Coimbatore 11 December: To Chennai 13 December: To Kanyakumari 15 December: To Coimbatore 17 December 2025: Additional service to Chennai Kashi Tamil Sangamam 4.0 Begins Today The fourth edition of Kashi Tamil Sangamam, beginning today, continues to celebrate and revive the age-old cultural bridge between Tamil Nadu and Kashi. This year's theme, “Let’s Learn Tamil – Tamil Karkalam,” focuses on promoting linguistic and cultural exchange through: Tamil learning initiatives in Varanasi schools Study tours for Kashi-region students to Tamil Nadu The symbolic Rishi Agastya Yatra from Tenkasi to Kashi Celebrating the Spirit of ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat’ Kashi Tamil Sangamam 4.0 embodies the essence of Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat, encouraging people to appreciate and understand the rich diversity of cultures beyond their own.
####Indian Railways Launches Seven Special Trains From Tamil Nadu to Varanasi for Kashi Tamil Sangamam 4.0
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- New Delhi:/To ensure large-scale participation in Kashi Tamil Sangamam 4.
- 0 and to strengthen the cultural bond between Tamil-speaking regions and the ancient spiritual city of Kashi, Indian Railways has launched a series of seven special trains connecting Kanyakumari, Chennai, Coimbatore, and Varanasi.
- These special services are designed to provide seamless travel, long-distance comfort, and timely connectivity for participants attending the multi-day cultural immersion festival.
- Phase-wise Train Schedule Begins The services commenced on 29 November 2025, with the first special train departing from Kanyakumari.
- This was followed today by an additional special train from Chennai.
