Train timings revised
6 months, 1 week ago

Train timings revised

The Hindu  

The Southern Railway has announced a change in operation of some of its services through and to or from the Delta region between September 22 and 27 in view of the Engineering / Track Maintenance Works over Tiruchi Division. According to a Southern Railway release, the Tiruchendur-Chennai Egmore Superfast Express scheduled to leave Tiruchendur at 8.25 p.m. on September 22, 24 and 26 has been rescheduled to leave Tiruchendur by 10.35 p.m. While the Villupuram Junction-Mayiladuthurai Junction Passenger leaving Villupuram Junction at 6 a.m. on September 25 and 27 will be partially cancelled between Villupuram Junction and Thiruthuraiyur and will commence its journey from Thiruthuraiyur towards Mayiladuthurai on those two days at its scheduled departure time of 6.19 a.m., the following trains will be regulated at convenient locations en route on the same dates: the Mannargudi-Tirupati Mail Express scheduled to leave Mannargudi at 5. 10 a.m. will be regulated for 15 minutes and the Tiruvarur Junction-Villupuram Junction Passenger scheduled to leave Tiruvarur at 5.10 a.m. for 45 minutes, the release added.

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Plea for Tenkasi – Bengaluru train service via Rajapalayam, Sivakasi
2 days, 14 hours ago

Plea for Tenkasi – Bengaluru train service via Rajapalayam, Sivakasi

The Hindu  

The Bharatiya Janata Party has appealed to Union Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw to introduce a Tenkasi – Bengaluru Express train via Rajapalayam and Sivakasi. In a memorandum submitted to the Minister recently, Tenkasi district president of BJP Ananthan Ayyasamy said a train service between Tenkasi and Bengaluru via Rajapalayam, a hub for cotton mills and surgical cotton products, and …

Kacheguda-Madurai train service extended till May first week
2 days, 16 hours ago

Kacheguda-Madurai train service extended till May first week

The Hindu  

The South Central Railway has extended its Special Fare Special Premium Tatkal train service Kacheguda-Madurai-Kacheguda through the mainline section of the Southern Railway till May first week. According to official sources, the South-Central Railway started operating this Weekly Special Fare Special PT service through the Southern Railway mainline from April 2024. This service will be available for the mainline commuters …

Changes in train services in Erode – Tiruchi section
3 days, 15 hours ago

Changes in train services in Erode – Tiruchi section

The Hindu  

With track renewal works to be carried out at Pugalur railway yard near Karur Junction on March 28, the following changes will be made in train services. 56809 Tiruchi – Erode Passenger Train, scheduled to leave Tiruchi Junction at 7.20 a.m., will be terminated at Karur Junction. Likewise, Train No.16846 Sengottai – Erode Express, scheduled to leave from Sengottai at …

Rail users welcome announcement of Charlapalli to Kanniyakumari weekly express
1 week, 2 days ago

Rail users welcome announcement of Charlapalli to Kanniyakumari weekly express

The Hindu  

The Thanjavur District Rail Users’ Association has welcomed the South Central Railway’s decision to operate a weekly special train from Charlapalli near Secunderabad in Telangana to Kanniyakumari in Tamil Nadu through the mainline section of the Southern Railway from April. When the association members accompanied by Tamil Nadu BJP State General Secretary Karuppu M. Muruganantham met Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw …

Changes in train services in Erode – Tiruchi sector on March 18 and 20
1 week, 5 days ago

Changes in train services in Erode – Tiruchi sector on March 18 and 20

The Hindu  

Since track renewal works are to be carried out at Murthipalayam railway yard near Karur Junction, changes will be made in train services on March 18 and 20. A release from Salem Railway Division said Train No.56106 Erode – Tiruchi passenger train, scheduled to leave Erode Junction at 8.10 a.m., will be cancelled between Erode and Karur on March 18. …

Attukal Pongala: Railway to operate special trains, provide additional stoppages
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Attukal Pongala: Railway to operate special trains, provide additional stoppages

The Hindu  

In view of the Pongala festivities at the Attukal Bhagavathi temple, the Southern Railways will operate special trains and provide additional stoppages for a slew of trains for the convenience of pilgrims. 06075 Thiruvananthapuram Central – Nagercoil Special will leave Thiruvananthapuram Central at 8.55 p.m. on March 12 and reach Nagercoil at 11.20 p.m., the same day. 06076 Nagercoil - …

General coaches in 13 trains cut down to house AC rakes
1 month, 1 week ago

General coaches in 13 trains cut down to house AC rakes

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: Despite unreserved passengers continuing to occupy reserved coaches in large numbers across all trains, Southern Railway has reduced the number of general class coaches available for unreserved travel in 13 pairs of trains. The move may potentially result in more commuters travelling to Arakkonam, Katpadi, Walajah, and Jolarpettai from Chennai during the evening occupying reserved coaches, especially on Alappuzha …

Changes in train services in Erode – Karur section
1 month, 1 week ago

Changes in train services in Erode – Karur section

The Hindu  

Due to engineering maintenance works on railway bridges between Pasur and Unjalur railway stations in the Erode – Karur sector, the following changes will be made in train services on February 20, 23, 25 and 28. 56809 Tiruchi – Erode Passenger Train, scheduled to leave from Tiruchi Junction at 7.20 a.m., will be terminated at Karur railway station. 16846 Sengottai …

Changes in train services
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Changes in train services

The Hindu  

In view of track maintenance engineering works at Pasur and Chavadipalayam railway yards, situated between Karur and Erode railway stations, changes have been made in train services on February 8 and 10 as detailed below. A release from Salem Railway Division said Train No.56809 Tiruchi – Erode Passenger Train, scheduled to leave from Tiruchi Junction at 7.20 a.m., will be …

Short termination of train services
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Short termination of train services

The Hindu  

In view of track maintenance engineering works at Pugalur, Kodumudi and Pasur railway yards, situated between Karur and Erode railway stations, changes have been made in train services as detailed below. A release from Salem Railway Division said Train No.56809 Tiruchi – Erode Passenger Train, scheduled to leave Tiruchi Junction at 7.20 a.m., will be terminated at Karur railway station …

‘Upgrade Shencottai –Tambaram weekly thrice express train as regular service’
2 months, 1 week ago

‘Upgrade Shencottai –Tambaram weekly thrice express train as regular service’

The Hindu  

Considering the excellent patronage, Southern Railway should operate the thrice weekly Shencottai – Tambaram Express as a daily service, the Tenkasi District Train Passengers Association has said. The stoppages of Tenkasi, Paavoorchathram, Ambasamudram, Kallidaikurichi and Cheranmahadevi should be retained even when it becomes a daily service to give one more train connectivity between the southern districts and Chennai. Southern Railway …

Pongal 2025: Southern Railway to operate special MEMU Express trains from Chennai Egmore to Madurai | DETAILS
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Pongal 2025: Southern Railway to operate special MEMU Express trains from Chennai Egmore to Madurai | DETAILS

India TV News  

Responding to the surge in passenger demand during Pongal, Southern Railway has announced the operation of special one-way MEMU Express trains between Madurai, Chennai and Egmore. 06061 Chennai Egmore – Madurai: Departure : 10:45 hrs on 18th January 2025 : 10:45 hrs on 18th January 2025 Arrival : 19:15 hrs on 18th January 2025 : 19:15 hrs on 18th January …

Changes in train services due to engineering work at Koodal Nagar yard on Thursday
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Changes in train services due to engineering work at Koodal Nagar yard on Thursday

The Hindu  

Madurai Railway Division has made certain changes in running of trains to facilitate engineering works at Koodal Nagar yard from 10.35 a.m. to 5.35 p.m. on Thursday. 16848 Sengottai — Mayiladuthurai Express will be diverted via Virudhunagar, Manamadurai, Karaikkudi, Pudukottai and Tiruchi, skipping stoppages at Kalligudi, Tirumangalam, Tirupparankundram, Madurai Junction, Kodaikkanal Road, Dindigul Junction, Vadamadurai, Vaiyampatti and Manapparai. 16321 Nagercoil …

Chennai-Mysuru Express superfast to be operated as ordinary from January 3
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Chennai-Mysuru Express superfast to be operated as ordinary from January 3

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: The Chennai-Mysuru Intercity Express will be downgraded from a superfast to an ordinary express starting January 3, following a decision by the South Western Railway and approval from the Railway Board. The downgrade aligns with a broader railway initiative to reclassify trains that fail to maintain a minimum average speed of 55 kmph, the benchmark for superfast categorisation. Additionally, …

Howrah trains cancelled
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Howrah trains cancelled

The Hindu  

The East Coast Railway has cancelled train services because of engineering work at Bhadrak in connection with the commissioning of a third line in Khurda Division. The Howrah-Tiruchi Superfast Express scheduled to leave Howrah Junction at 5.40 p.m. on December 12, 15, and 19 has been cancelled. The Howrah-Kanniyakumari Superfast Express scheduled to leave Howrah Junction at 4.10 p.m. on …

Several trains in Tamil Nadu cancelled or short terminated due to cyclone Fengal
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Several trains in Tamil Nadu cancelled or short terminated due to cyclone Fengal

The Hindu  

Southern Railway on Monday has announced cancellation or short termination of several services of Tiruchirapalli Division, due to suspension of Bridge 452 and water rising above danger level. Due to suspension of Bridge 452 and water rising above danger level the following Express trains are fully cancelled#RailwayUpdatepic.twitter.com/tJIxNBNo04 — DRM Chennai December 2, 2024 Train No. 17655: Kakinada port - Pondicherry …

Two Special Trains to Southern Districts from Tambaram
5 months ago

Two Special Trains to Southern Districts from Tambaram

The Hindu  

Two special trains to southern districts from Tambaram are scheduled to operate, connecting major cities in the region. The Tambaram-Manamadurai special will run daily, with the first train leaving at 5 p.m. and the return journey commencing at 11.45 a.m. The Tambaram-Nagercoil special will run twice a day, with the first train leaving at 3.45 p.m. and the return journey …

Southern Railway to operate special trains in Tamil Nadu for Deepavali
5 months ago

Southern Railway to operate special trains in Tamil Nadu for Deepavali

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: Southern Railway has announced special trains between Chennai and Kanniyakumari, Tirunelveli, and Sengottai. According to a release, the Chennai Central-Kanniyakumari Superfast Festival Special will depart Chennai Central at 11.45 pm on October 29 and November 5, arriving in Kanniyakumari at 12 pm the following day. The Chennai-Sengottai Festival Special will leave Chennai at 7 pm on October 30 and …

Special weekly trains between Tirupati and Srikakulam Road via Duvvada to clear festive rush
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Special weekly trains between Tirupati and Srikakulam Road via Duvvada to clear festive rush

The Hindu  

Special trains will be operated by the railways between Tirupati-Srikakulam Road-Tirupati to clear the extra rush of passengers during Dussehra, Deepavali and Chhat festival season. 07442 Tirupati-Srikakulam Road special express will leave Tirupati on Sundays from October 6 to November 10 at 5.10 p.m. It will reach Duvvada on the next day at 7.55 a.m. and leave at 7.57 a.m. …

Two Key Trains to Stop at Srikakulam, Brahmapur
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Two Key Trains to Stop at Srikakulam, Brahmapur

Deccan Chronicle  

VISHAKHAPATNAM: Two important once-a-week trains will start making a halt at Srikakulam in Andhra Pradesh and Brahmapur in Odisha, said a Railway press release on Friday. 06089 MGR Chennai Central-Santragachi special express leaving MGR Chennai Central every Wednesday from September 11 to November 27 and will stop at Srikakulam Road Station at 5 a.m. and depart at 5:02 a.m. It …

Madurai-Bengaluru, Nagercoil-Chennai Egmore Vande Bharat trains to be inaugurated on Saturday
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Madurai-Bengaluru, Nagercoil-Chennai Egmore Vande Bharat trains to be inaugurated on Saturday

The Hindu  

Two Vande Bharat train services — Madurai-Bengaluru Cantonment and Nagercoil-Chennai Egmore — would be introduced on Saturday. For passengers of Tirunelveli and Madurai, the Nagercoil-Chennai Egmore Vande Bharat would be the second Vande Bharat connecting them with Chennai. 20627 Chennai Egmore – Nagercoil Vande Bharat would leave Chennai Egmore at 5 a.m. and reach Nagercoil Junction at 1.50 p.m. 20628 …

PM Modi to inaugurate Madurai - Bengaluru Vande Bharat Express on Saturday: Report
7 months ago

PM Modi to inaugurate Madurai - Bengaluru Vande Bharat Express on Saturday: Report

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is all set to flag off the Madurai - Bengaluru Vande Bharat Express, a new high-speed train aimed at enhancing connectivity between the two cities, on August 31, Saturday. The Vande Bharat Express will make several key stops along its route, including Dindigul, Tiruchchirappalli, Karur, Namakkal, Salem, Krishnarajapuram, and Bengaluru Cantonment. The return journey will see …

Special trains between Mysuru and Sengottai on Sept 4, 7
7 months ago

Special trains between Mysuru and Sengottai on Sept 4, 7

New Indian Express  

MADURAI: In a bid to clear extra rush of passengers, the South Western Railway has announced special trains between Mysuru and Sengottai in September. As per the announcement, the Mysuru - Sengottai Express Special will depart from Mysuru at 9.20 pm on September 4 and 7, and arrive at Sengottai at 4.50 pm the next day. Whereas, the Sengottai - …

Special trains from Bengaluru to Belagavi, Vijayapura
7 months, 1 week ago

Special trains from Bengaluru to Belagavi, Vijayapura

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: To clear the extra rush of passengers for the upcoming festive season, South Western Railway will run special trains between Yesvantpur and Belagavi, and SMVT Bengaluru to Vijayapura stations from September 5. Train No 06555 Yesvantpur-Belagavi-Yesvantpur Special Express, will leave Yesvantpur on September 5 at 7.30 pm and reach Belagavi the next day at 7.15 am. Train No 06557 …

With roads blocked, SWR to run special trains between Mangaluru-Bengaluru
8 months, 1 week ago

With roads blocked, SWR to run special trains between Mangaluru-Bengaluru

The Hindu  

Quickly responding to an SoS by Dakshina Kannada MP Captain Brijesh Chowta to run special trains between Mangaluru and Bengaluru in view of the snapped road connectivity, the South Western Railway announced the launch of special services between the two cities in Karnataka. 06547 KSR Bengaluru-Mangaluru Junction Express Special leaves KSR Bengaluru at 11 p.m. on July 19 Friday, to …

Mysore-Mayiladuthurai Express extended to Cuddalore Port Junction
8 months, 1 week ago

Mysore-Mayiladuthurai Express extended to Cuddalore Port Junction

The Hindu  

The Railway Board has approved the extension of the Mayiladuthurai-Mysore-Mayiladuthurai Express to Cuddalore Port Junction. The inaugural service will run from Mayiladuthurai to Cuddalore Port at 10.55 a.m. on July 19 via Sirkazhi and Chidambaram. The regular service of the extended train Cuddalore Port–Mysuru–Cuddalore Port Express will be from July 19 from both ends. The train will leave Cuddalore Port …

Terminal work at Tambaram: Trains to run from Chengalpattu till July 31in Tamil Nadu
8 months, 1 week ago

Terminal work at Tambaram: Trains to run from Chengalpattu till July 31in Tamil Nadu

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: Southern Railway has announced major changes in train operations due to signalling upgradation and yard redmodelling works at Tambaram. From July 23 to 31, the Vaigai and Rockfort express trains to Madurai and Tiruchy respectively will be operated from Chengalpattu instead of Egmore. The Tambaram-Hyderabad Charminar Express will be terminated at Chennai Beach, with return journeys from July 23 …

Special trains from Vizag to Tirupati, Secunderabad extended by nine more trips
9 months ago

Special trains from Vizag to Tirupati, Secunderabad extended by nine more trips

The Hindu  

The special trains operating between Visakhapatnam and Secunderabad, and between Visakhapatnam and Tirupati, are being extended by nine more trips, in view of the demand from passengers. 08579 Visakhapatnam-Secunderabad weekly special train will leave from Visakhapatnam on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. from July 3 to August 28 and will reach Secunderabad the next day at 8:20 a.m. In the return …

Rail users in Pattukottai welcome announcement of bi-weekly train
9 months, 1 week ago

Rail users in Pattukottai welcome announcement of bi-weekly train

The Hindu  

Rail users in the Pattukottai region welcomed the Southern Railway’s announcement of a bi-weekly train connecting Pattukottai and Chennai. Enquiries revealed that at present the Tambaram-Sengottah-Tambaram tri-weekly service, Chennai Egmore-Tirunelveli-Chennai Egmore, and Secunderabad-Ramanathapuram-Secunderabad weekly trains were providing the much-needed rail link to Chennai for commuters hailing from Pattukottai and surrounding areas. Meanwhile, the commuters and members of the local rail …

SCR Announces Cancellation, diversion and Rescheduling of Trains
11 months ago

SCR Announces Cancellation, diversion and Rescheduling of Trains

Deccan Chronicle  

Visakhapatnam: The South Central Railway has announced the cancellation, diversion and rescheduling of trains due to non-interlocking works for the commissioning of the 3rd line between Bona Kalu-Chinta Kani-Pandillapalli and Errupalem-Tondalagopavaram-Madhira stations over the Kazipet-Vijayawada section. Diversion of trains: Diversion via Vijayawada-Duvvada-Vizianagaram-Rayagada-Raipur-Nagpur: Train No. 18112 will follow this diverted route with stoppages eliminated at Raichur, Yadgir, Chittapur, Tandur, Vikarabad, Lingampalli, …

Cancellations and other changes in train timings
1 year ago

Cancellations and other changes in train timings

The Hindu  

Due to essential engineering work at Level Crossing Gate No. 16220 Tirupati- Chamarajanagar Daily Express journey commencing on March 7, 2024 will be regulated for 30 minutes enroute. 16231 Mayiladuturai-Mysuru Daily Express journey commencing on March 12, 2024 will be regulated for 10 minutes at Kengeri station. 16228 Talguppa-Mysuru Daily Express journey commencing on March 12, 2024 will be regulated …

SCR Cancels, Divert Several Trains in AP
1 year, 3 months ago

SCR Cancels, Divert Several Trains in AP

Deccan Chronicle  

Visakhapatnam: In a proactive effort to bolster railway infrastructure and enhance safety measures, the Secunderabad and Waltair divisions of South Central Railway have announced significant changes to train schedules. The affected train services include the Visakhapatnam-New Delhi AP Express, New Delhi-Visakhapatnam-AP Express, Visakhapatnam-Gandhidham SF Express, Gandhidham–Visakhapatnam SF Express, Visakhapatnam–H.Nizamuddin Swarnajayanthi SF Express, H.Nizamuddin–Visakhapatnam Swarnajayanthi SF Express, Puri-Okha SF Express, and …

Southern Railway agrees to extend Vijayapura Express to Mangaluru Central, says DRUCC member Hanumanth Kamath
1 year, 3 months ago

Southern Railway agrees to extend Vijayapura Express to Mangaluru Central, says DRUCC member Hanumanth Kamath

The Hindu  

The Southern Railway has agreed to extend Train No. 07377/ 07378 Vijayapura-Mangaluru Junction-Vijayapura Express Special to Mangaluru Central as per the popular demand, said Palakkad Division’s Divisional Railway Users’ Consultative Committee member from Mangaluru G. Hanumanth Kamath. Mr. Kamath who attended the 163rd DRUCC meeting at Palakkad on Thursday, December 7, raised the issue of extension of the Vijayapura, Mumbai …

40 train services to and from Kerala cancelled in view of Cyclone Michaung
1 year, 3 months ago

40 train services to and from Kerala cancelled in view of Cyclone Michaung

The Hindu  

The Southern Railway has cancelled as many as 40 train services to and from Kerala, including Sabarimala special trains, in view of the cyclone ‘Michaung’ which is likely to cross the south Andhra Pradesh coast by Tuesday. The cancelled trains include Narasapur–Kottayam Special; Secunderabad Junction–Kollam Junction Special; Gorakhpur Junction–Kochuveli Rapti Sagar SF Express; Thiruvananthapuram Central–New Delhi Kerala SF Express; Nagercoil …

Trains see cancellations, diversions
1 year, 3 months ago

Trains see cancellations, diversions

The Hindu  

Due to railway related works between Vasco-da-Gama-Majorda stations, it has been decided to extend the cancellation of Train Nos. 12509 Sir M. Visvesvaraya Terminal Bengaluru - Guwahati Tri-weekly Superfast Express leaving from SMVT Bengaluru on 06.12.2023, 08.12.2023, 13.12.2023 & 15.12.2023 will be diverted to run via Vijayawada, Gudivada, Bhimavaram Town and Nidadavolu stations. 18637 Hatia-Sir M. Visvesvaraya Terminal Bengaluru Weekly …

Vande Bharat special train to run on Wednesdays till December 27
1 year, 4 months ago

Vande Bharat special train to run on Wednesdays till December 27

The Hindu  

South Western Railways has decided to run Vande Bharat Express special between Chennai-Mysuru-Chennai on every Wednesday till December 27 to clear extra rush of passengers. The Vande Bharat Express, plying between Chennai-Mysuru-Chennai, had a weekly holiday on Wednesdays so far. To clear the extra rush, the South Western Railways will operate five trips every Wednesday starting from today and ending …

Trains see revised timings, cancellations, diversions
1 year, 4 months ago

Trains see revised timings, cancellations, diversions

The Hindu  

South Western Railway has decided to revise the timings of Train No. 12509 Sir M. Visvesvaraya Terminal Bengaluru-Guwahati Tri-weeklySuperfast Express leaving from SMVT Bengaluru on 29.11.2023 and 1.12.2023 will be diverted to run via Vijayawada, Gudivada, Bhimavaram Town and Nidadavolu stations. 18637 Hatia-Sir M. Visvesvaraya Terminal Bengaluru Weekly Express, leaving from Hatia on 2.12.2023 will be diverted to run via …

SWR launches special trains, cancels and partially cancels some trains, and changes timings of others
1 year, 4 months ago

SWR launches special trains, cancels and partially cancels some trains, and changes timings of others

The Hindu  

SWR has decided to run two special trains between Sir M. Visvesvaraya Terminal Bengaluru-Vijayapura and Sir M. Visvesvaraya Terminal Bengaluru–Belagavi to cater to the increased passenger demand during the upcoming Deepavali festival. 12864 Sir M. Visvesvaraya Terminal Bengaluru-Howrah Daily Express journey commencing on November 2, 2023 will be cancelled. 22888 Sir M. Visvesvaraya Terminal Bengaluru-Howrah Humsafar Weekly Superfast Express journey …

Several trains cancelled, rescheduled
1 year, 4 months ago

Several trains cancelled, rescheduled

Deccan Chronicle  

Visakhapatnam: The Indian Railways has announced cancellation or rescheduling of several trains due to various operational reasons and late running of the pairing trains. Rescheduled trains: Train 18464, the KSR Bengaluru-Bhubaneswar Prasanthi rescheduled --from 1:40 pm to 5 pm -- on November 1, resulting in a delay of 4 hours. Train 22503, the Kanyakumari-Dibrugarh Vivek Express, rescheduled from 5:25 pm …

Rousing reception to Vande Bharat Express in Tiruchi on its inaugural run
1 year, 6 months ago

Rousing reception to Vande Bharat Express in Tiruchi on its inaugural run

The Hindu  

A rousing reception was accorded to the Chennai Egmore-bound Vande Bharat Express from Tirunelveli upon its arrival at Tiruchi railway junction on Sunday after the new service was flagged off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the afternoon through video-conference. People in good numbers thronged the platform taking photographs and selfies with the Vande Bharat Express train upon its arrival …

PM Modi to flag off 9 Vande Bharat Express trains tomorrow
1 year, 6 months ago

PM Modi to flag off 9 Vande Bharat Express trains tomorrow

Firstpost  

The nine trains will provide faster connectivity across 11 states – Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Bihar, West Bengal, Kerala, Odisha, Jharkhand and Gujarat Prime Minister Narendra Modi will on Sunday flag off nine Vande Bharat trains connecting religious and tourist destinations across 11 states. The nine trains will provide faster connectivity across 11 states – Rajasthan, Tamil …

Trial run of new Tirunelveli-Chennai Vande Bharat Express held with a halt in Tiruchi
1 year, 6 months ago

Trial run of new Tirunelveli-Chennai Vande Bharat Express held with a halt in Tiruchi

The Hindu  

A trial run of the Vande Bharat Express from Tirunelveli Junction to Chennai Egmore with a brief halt at Tiruchi railway junction was conducted on Friday, September 22, 2023 ahead of the flagging off of the service on Sunday by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The semi-high speed Vande Bharat Express train consisting of eight coaches arrived at Tiruchi Junction at …

Vande Bharat Express rake arrives from Chennai
1 year, 6 months ago

Vande Bharat Express rake arrives from Chennai

The Hindu  

Empty rake of Tirunelveli-Chennai Egmore-Tirunelveli Vande Bharat Express arrived at Tirunelveli on Thursday, September 21, 2023 ahead of its inaugural run on Sunday. This is the second Vande Bharat Express allotted by Indian Railway for destinations inside Tamil Nadu after the Chennai-Coimbatore Vande Bharat Express. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will flag off the new train through video conference mode and …

Tirunelveli – Chennai Vande Bharat train service to commence on September 24
1 year, 6 months ago

Tirunelveli – Chennai Vande Bharat train service to commence on September 24

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will flag off the Tirunelveli – Chennai Vande Bharat Express Train on Sunday, September 24, 2023, through videoconferencing from New Delhi. While the inaugural Vande Bharat Express Train will leave Tirunelveli Junction around noon, the train’s general schedule is likely to be a departure from Tirunelveli at 6 a.m. to reach Chennai at 1.50 p.m. and …

Timings of Bengaluru-Mysuru-Murdeshwar Express not convenient for passengers
1 year, 6 months ago

Timings of Bengaluru-Mysuru-Murdeshwar Express not convenient for passengers

The Hindu  

The Kundapura Block Congress has said timings of the extended Sir M. Visvesvaraya Terminal, Bengaluru-Mangaluru Central Express to Murdeshwar are inconvenient for passengers travelling beyond Mangaluru. On the return trip, the train leaves Murdeshwar at 2.10 p.m., departs Kundapura at 3.10 p.m. and Udupi at 3.50 p.m. to reach Mangaluru Central at 6.25 p.m. The train leaves Mangaluru Central at …

Chennai Rains | Southern Railway temporarily suspends train services near Basin Bridge due to water-logging
1 year, 9 months ago

Chennai Rains | Southern Railway temporarily suspends train services near Basin Bridge due to water-logging

The Hindu  

Southern Railway has announced the suspension of trains operated from Dr. MGR Chennai Central station due to stagnation of rainwater in the bridge between Vyasarpadi and Basin Bridge, on Monday. The Dr. MGR Chennai Central-Mysuru Superfast Express leaving Dr. MGR Chennai Central at 1.35 p.m. has been partially cancelled with the train commencing service from Avadi. The Shimoga Town Special …

Southern Railway reschedules train services
1 year, 9 months ago

Southern Railway reschedules train services

The Hindu  

The Southern Railway has cancelled the Dr. MGR Chennai Central-Howrah Superfast mail which was scheduled to leave the Chennai Central station at 7.20 p.m. on June 4 in view of the derailment accident caused by the Shalimar-Chennai Coromandel Express and Yeswantpur-Howrah Superfast Express on June 2 at around 7 p.m. at Bahanaga Bazaar near Balasore. In a press release the …

Change in some train services from Mangaluru, Kerala from May 11
1 year, 10 months ago

Change in some train services from Mangaluru, Kerala from May 11

The Hindu  

There will be change in some train services from May 11 to facilitate the cust and connection work for commissioning a new bridge between Charvattur and Nileshwar stations. 22638 Mangaluru Central – Dr. MGR Chennai Central West Coast Superfast Express scheduled to leave Mangaluru Central at 11. Train No.16606 Nagercoil Junction – Mangaluru Central Ernad Express scheduled to leave Nagercoil …

State-of-the-art facilities leave Secunderabad-Tirupati Vande Bharat Express passengers awestruck
1 year, 11 months ago

State-of-the-art facilities leave Secunderabad-Tirupati Vande Bharat Express passengers awestruck

The Hindu  

Passengers who travelled on the inaugural Vande Bharat Express from Secunderabad to Tirupati were awestruck at the state-of-the-art facilities available on the train. Schedule and halts The Vande Bharat Express started its regular service from Tirupati on April 9 and from Secunderabad the next day. As per the schedule, the 20702 Tirupati – Secunderabad Vande Bharat Express will start from …

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