Advance booking for Pongal train tickets starts on January 14

Advance booking for train tickets for the Pongal festival will begin on January 14. Every year, during the festival season, millions travel to their hometowns, with over 1 million departing from Chennai during the current Diwali festival. Train travel is preferred for long-distance journeys, and ticket bookings typically open 60 days in advance. Pongal will be celebrated on January 15, with the day before, January 14, being Bhogi. Many travelers leave on the night of January 13 to reach their hometowns by morning. Tickets can be booked for travel on January 13, 14, and 15. Railway officials have stated that special trains will be arranged based on passenger demand after regular ticket bookings are completed. This advance booking is expected to facilitate travel for many during the three-day holiday period.