Thiruvananthapuram: In view of the expected surge in passenger traffic during the centenary celebrations of Sri Sathya Sai Baba, the Southern Railway has announced special train services between Thiruvananthapuram and Prasanthi Nilayam in Andhra Pradesh.

Train No. 06093, from Thiruvananthapuram North to Prasanthi Nilayam, will depart at 6:05 pm on November 19 and 21, arriving at 11 am the following day. The return service, Train No. 06094, will leave Prasanthi Nilayam at 9 pm on November 20 and 22, reaching Thiruvananthapuram North at 3:55 pm the next day.

The service will operate via Kollam, Kottayam, Palakkad, Salem, Whitefield, Krishnarajapuram, and Hindupur.

In addition, special trains will also run from Chennai Central to Guntakal via Prasanthi Nilayam, and from Santragachi to Yelahanka via Prasanthi Nilayam, to accommodate devotees travelling for the centenary events.