157/2025-26 03.06.2025
Conversion of Conventional Rake into LHB Coaches
Southern Railway has notified the conversion of the rakes of Train No. 12678/12677 Ernakulam – KSR Bengaluru – Ernakulam Superfast Express from conventional ICF coaches to modern Linke Hofmann Busch (LHB) coaches aiming to provide enhanced safety, comfort, and better riding experience for passengers.
Train Details:
·Train No. 12678 Ernakulam – KSR Bengaluru Intercity Superfast Express will run with LHB coaches with effect from 20th June 2025 (Ex. Ernakulam).
·Train No. 12677 KSR Bengaluru – Ernakulam Intercity Superfast Express will run with LHB coaches with effect from 21st June 2025 (Ex. KSR Bengaluru).
Revised Coach Composition:
2- AC Chair Car coaches , 11- Second Class Chair Car coaches, 1 Pantry Car, 4 General Second Class Coaches, 1 Second Class Coaches (Divyangjan Friendly),& 1Second Class Luggage cum Brake Van,
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SOUTHERN RAILWAY PRESS RELEASE
No.158/2025-26 03.06.2025
Diversion of Train services
South Western Railway has notified the suspension of Pit Line-3 and Stabling Line-5 at Bengaluru yard for a period of 153 days from 15th August 2025 to 15th January 2026 in order to facilitate various engineering works. As a result, the following train services will be diverted, terminated, or originate from alternate stations as detailed below:
Details of Train Services:
Sl. No. | Train No. | Train Name | Periodicity | No. of Days | Diversion / Termination Remarks | Skipping Stoppages |
1 | 12678 | Ernakulam–KSR Bengaluru Express | 15.08.2025 to 15.01.2026 | 153 days | Terminated at SMVT Bengaluru instead of KSR Bengaluru.
Diverted via Carmelaram –Baiyyappanahalli -SMVT Bengaluru | Bangalore Cantonment, KSR Bengaluru. |
2 | 12677 | KSR Bengaluru - Ernakulam Express | 16.08.2025 to 16.01.2026 | 153 days | Originates from SMVT Bengaluru at 06:10 hrs instead of KSR Bengaluru
Diverted via SMVT Bengaluru -Baiyyappanahalli -Carmelaram. | KSR Bengaluru, Bangalore Cantonment |
3 | 16512 | Kannur– KSR Bengaluru Express | 15.08.2025 to 15.01.2026 | 153 days | Terminated at SMVT Bengaluru instead of KSR Bengaluru Diverted via Kunigal -Bidadi–Yesvantpur Junction –Hebbal –Banaswadi –SMVT Bengaluru | KSR Bengaluru |
4 | 16511 | KSR Bengaluru–Kannur Express | 16.08.2025 to 16.01.2026 | 153 days | Originates from SMVT Bengaluru at 20:00 hrs instead of of KSR Bengaluru Diverted via SMVT Bengaluru – Banaswadi –– Hebbal - Yesvantpur Junction – Bidadi –Kunigal | KSR Bengaluru |
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SOUTHERN RAILWAY PRESS RELEASE
No.159/2025- 26 03.06.2025
Change in the pattern of Train Services
Fixed Time Corridor Block has been approved for facilitating engineering works over various sections in Madurai Division. Consequently the following are the changes in the pattern of train services:
Diversion of Train Services:
1.Train No. 16848 Sengottai – Mayiladuthurai Express scheduled to leave Sengottai at 06.55 hrs on 06th , 07th, 09th, 10th,11thJune 2025 is diverted to run via Virudunagar,Manamadurai,Karaikkudi and Tiruchchirappalli skipping stoppages at Kalligudi, Tirumangalam, Tiruparankundram, Madurai, Kodaikanal Road, Dindigul, Vadamadura, Vaiyampatti and Manaparai. Additional stoppages will be provided at Aruppukkottai, Manamadurai, Sivaganga and Karaikkudi for the convenience of passengers.
2. Train No. 07229 Kanniyakumari – Charlapalli Special scheduled to leave Kanniyakumari at 05.15 hrs on 06th,13thJune, 2025 is diverted to run via Virudunagar, Manamadurai, Karaikkudi and Tiruchchirappalli skipping stoppages at Madurai, Kodaikanal Road and Dindigul. Additional stoppages will be provided at Manamadurai and Karaikkudi for the convenience of passengers
3. Train No. 12666 Kanniyakumari – Howrah Superfast Express scheduled to leave Kanniyakumari at 05.50 hrs on 07th June, 2025 will be diverted to run via Virudunagar, Manamadurai, Karaikkudi and Tiruchchirappalli skipping stoppages at Madurai and Dindigul. Additional stoppages will be provided at Manamadurai ,Karaikkudi and Pudukottai for the convenience of passenger
4.Train No. 16847 Mayiladuthurai – Sengottai Express leaving Mayiladuthurai Express at 12.10 hrs on 08th,&11th June 2025 will be diverted to run via Tiruchchirappalli, Karaikkudi, Manamadurai and Virudunagar skipping stoppages at Manaparai, Vaiyampatti, Vadamadura, Dindigul, Kodaikanal Road, Madurai, Tirupparankundram, Tirumangalam and Kalligudi. Additional stoppages will be provided at Pudukkottai, Karaikkudi, Sivagangai, Manamadurai and Aruppukkottai for the convenience of passengers
5.Train No. 16788 Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra - Tirunelveli Express leaving Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra at 22.30 hrs on 05th, &12th, June 2025 will be diverted to run via Tiruchchirappalli, Karaikkudi, Manamadurai and Virudunagar skipping stoppages at Dindigul, Kodaikanal Road, and Madurai, Additional stoppages will be provided at Pudukkottai, Karaikkudi, and Manamadurai and for the convenience of passengers.
Partial Cancellation of Train Services:
1. Train No. 16322 Coimbatore – Nagercoil Express leaving Coimbatore at 08.00 hrs on 06th, to 14th, June 2025 will be partially cancelled between Dindigul and Nagercoil.
Rescheduling of Train Service:
1. Train No. 07192 Madurai – Kachedguda Special scheduled to leave Madurai at 10.40 hrs on 04th &11th,June, 2025 is rescheduled to leave Madurai at 12.00 hrs (Late by 1 hour 20 mins)
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SOUTHERN RAILWAY PRESS RELEASE
No.160/2025- 26 03.06.2025
Cancellation of Train Service
Southern Railway has notified the cancellation of Train No. 06105/06106 Villupuram–Rameswaram–Villupuram Superfast Express Special trains (running four days a week: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday) due to operational reasons, as detailed below:
Sl. No. | Train No. (Days of Operation) | From–To | Notified up to | Cancelled Journey Commencing on (JCO) Dates | No. of Trips Cancelled |
1 | 06105 Villupuram–Rameswaram Express (Mon, Tue, Fri & Sat) | Villupuram–Rameswaram | 30.06.2025 | 13.06.2025, 14.06.2025, 16.06.2025, 17.06.2025, 20.06.2025, 21.06.2025, 23.06.2025, 24.06.2025, 27.06.2025, 28.06.2025, 30.06.2025 | 11 |
2 | 06106 Rameswaram – Villupuram Express (Mon, Tue, Fri & Sat) | Rameswaram – Villupuram | 30.06.2025 | 13.06.2025, 14.06.2025, 16.06.2025, 17.06.2025, 20.06.2025, 21.06.2025, 23.06.2025, 24.06.2025, 27.06.2025, 28.06.2025, 30.06.2025 | 11 |
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