Train passengers on the Ernakulam-Kollam corridor are on the warpath yet again, demanding at least one more MEMU train through Kottayam and Alappuzha districts, to reduce overcrowding in trains. Widening rail corridor The organisation recently sent a letter to Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, demanding more coaches for MEMU trains, and steps to speed up the widening of the 64-km …
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 …
Commuters, especially those in the delta region, have urged the railways to continue operating the Mayiladuthurai-Tiruchi-Mayiladuthurai Express with conventional ICF coaches instead of MEMU rake. Following the extension of the Mysuru-Mayiladuthurai Express to Cuddalore a few days ago, the Mayiladuthurai-Tiruchi Express is being operated with 10 conventional ICF coaches. “The eight-car MEMU train will be insufficient to accommodate the crowd …
CHENNAI: The Chennai division of Southern Railway introduced a local special train between Chennai Central and Arakkonam on Tuesday. The MEMU passenger special will depart from Chennai at 10.30 am and arrive at Arakkonam at 12 noon, making stops at Basin Bridge, Perambur, Villivakkam, Ambattur, Avadi, Thiruninravur, Tiruvallur, Kadambattur, and Tiruvalangadu stations. Similarly, the train will depart from Arakkonam at …