Saurashtra Tamil Sangamam is an initiative by Government of India as a part of “Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav” and to uphold the Spirit of “Ek Bharat Shreshta Bharat”.
The promotion of the idea of ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat’ has been one of the major focus areas of the government guided by the vision of the Prime Minister.
In yet another initiative reflecting this vision, ‘Kashi Tamil Sangamam’, a month-long programme from 17th Nov-16th Dec 2022, was organised in Kashi (Varanasi).
Similarly, Saurashtra Tamil Sangmam is being organized by Government of Gujarat and Government of Tamil Nadu to uphold the Spirit of “Ek Bharat Shreshta Bharat”
Special trains In connection with Saurashtra Tamil Sangamam, 10 Special trains are to be operated in Madurai - Veraval Sector.
Among this, first special today (14.04.2023) left from Madurai Junction today
Mr .T. Ramesh Babu, Additional Divisional Railway Manager, Madurai Division, higher officials from IRCTC,NIT, Tiruchchirappalli were present on the occasion.
Madurai Junction - Veraval Special Fare Special (Train No.06301 ) to left Madurai Junction at 17.40 hrs on today (14th April 2023) and scheduled to reach Veraval at 07.30 hrs*, on 17th April 2023, on fourth day.
First batch of train is expected to reach by 0600- 0630 hrs. for Hon’ble Prime Ministers Programme.
Special trains will continue to operate in this sector on 15th, 16th, 17th, 18th, 19th, 20th, 21st 22nd and 23rd. These specials will leave Madurai Jn at 17.40 hrs and reach Veraval at 09.00 hrs, the fourth day (all together 10 Services)
Schedule of Special trains
Batch Start Date (Day 1)- 17:40 hrs End Date (Day 10)- 10:30 hrs
14/04/2023, Friday - 23/04/2023, Sunday
15/04/2023, Saturday -24/04/2023, Monday
16/04/2023, Sunday -25/04/2023, Tuesday
17/04/2023, Monday -26/04/2023, Wednesday
18/04/2023, Tuesday- 27/04/2023, Thursday
19/04/2023, Wednesday- 28/04/2023, Friday
20/04/2023, Thursday- 29/04/2023, Saturday
21/04/2023, Friday- 30/04/2023, Sunday
22/04/2023, Saturday- 01/05/2023, Monday
23/04/2023, Sunday 02/05/2023, Tuesday
- Arrival of 1st batch in Somnath- 17/04/2023
- Departure of last batch from Vadodara- 30/04/2023
About the trip
Tour Days Ten (10) Days
Batch Size 280-300 people
Stoppages:
Dinidigul, Tiruchirapalli Junction, Villupuram, Tambaram, Chennai Egmore, Renigunta, Kacheguda, Nanded, Pooma, Akola, Jalgaon, Nandurbar, Surat, Vdodara, Ahmedanad Surendranagar and Rajkot
Coach Composition:
6- AC Three Tier Coaches, 2- Sleeper Class Coaches, 4 -
General Second Class Coaches, 1- Luggage cum Brake Van coaches & 1-
General Second Class (Divyangjan Friendly) (Total: 14 Coaches).