6 days ago
Run special trains for Velankanni fest: Church to Rlys
Trichy: The Velankanni church administration has appealed to
Southern Railway
to operate special trains for the annual festival of St Mary's Nativity that takes place from Aug 29 to Sept 8.
Talking to TOI, rector C Irudayaraj on Saturday said, "Around ten lakhs of people are expected to visit the festival this year as in the previous years.
Hence, we urge Southern Railway to operate at least three special trains from other states for the convenience of devotees.
"
The church administration also stressed that more coaches should be attached to the trains passing through Velankanni during the festival days.
Earlier in the day, Irudayaraj met reporters and announced that the festival would begin on Aug 29 with flag hoisting and go on till Sept 8.
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