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Pongal Travel Plan: Tamil Nadu to Run 10,245 Additional Buses from Jan 9 to Jan 14

January 7, 2026

Tamil Nadu will operate over 34,000 buses, including 10,245 special services from January 9 to 14, to facilitate travel for the Pongal festival, which falls on January 15. This initiative aims to manage the expected surge in passenger traffic, with over 25,000 buses also set for return journeys.

Pongal Travel Plan: Tamil Nadu to Run 10,245 Additional Buses from Jan 9 to Jan 14

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Key Highlights

10,245 special buses will run from January 9 to 14 for Pongal 2026.
Total bus operations will exceed 34,000 during the festival period.
Over 25,000 buses will be operated for return journeys.
Services will be available from three major bus termini in Chennai.
Pongal festival is scheduled for January 15, 2026.

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Pongal Travel Plan: Tamil Nadu to Run 10,245 Additional Buses from Jan 9 to Jan 14

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